Overview

Imagine spending the next two years at Coast Mountain College in Northwest BC, where you can earn an Associate of Arts Degree while setting yourself up for success in a variety of exciting fields.

Associate degrees are equivalent to the first two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree, so you can transfer easily to universities across BC or around the globe and turn your passions into a future you’re excited about. Or you can dive straight into a promising career and take your first step toward endless possibilities for learning and growth.

Ready to take the leap? Your journey in the Arts starts here.

Programs offered

  • Associate of Arts Degree

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    Take first- and second-year university courses in Arts then transfer to universities across BC and beyond to earn your bachelor’s degree, or kickstart your exciting career pathway upon completion.

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  • Associate of Arts Degree

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    Build your pathway to a Social Services or Humanities degree. Earn credits in English, history, psychology, and more, while gaining a recognized credential that boosts your academic progress and career opportunities.

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  • Associate of Arts Degree

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    Explore cultural heritage and Indigenous studies. Learn about archaeological assessment, cultural interpretation, and their applications to tourism, museums, and cultural resource management in our region’s many Indigenous communities.

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  • Associate of Arts Degree

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    Explore the criminal justice system and the causes of crime with practical, hands-on, and real-world learning that prepares you for a career in law enforcement, corrections, or community safety.

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  • Associate of Arts Degree

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    Gain insight into the diverse First Nations cultures and their histories, traditions, and relationships with the land, as seen through their own perspectives and teachings.

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  • Associate of Arts Degree

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    Build leadership skills with a focus on community and economic development. Explore Indigenous perspectives, governance, resource impacts, and models of economic development while gaining practical tools to lead and support strong, resilient communities.

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  • Diploma

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    Immerse yourself in the scientific study of crime, criminals and the criminal justice system.

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Ornithology: Biology of Birds

The northwest coast and its ecosystems from ocean to alpine meadows is the backdrop for our inquiry into birds.

This field school will give an overview of evolution, diversity, life history and behavior of birds. The field trips and lab work will focus on identification of local species by sight and sound. Birds are unique; they offer the opportunity and challenge of observing with all our senses.

Courses | 3 credits

BIOL 236 - Ornithology: Biology of Birds 

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Admission requirements

Dates and locations

Prince Rupert campus

June 9 to June 20, 2025

Program fees

DomesticInternational
Field trip fee$150.00$150.00
BIOL 236$391.17$1,439.16
Student Union fees$54.64$54.64
Total$595.81$1,643.80

Fees effective for the 2024/25 academic year.

Non-refundable deposit due at registration: $130.00

Additional International Emergency Medical Insurance and/or Student Union Extended Health and Dental insurance fees may apply.

Final Payment due May 26, 2025


  • faculty arts

    Education unbound.

    Here, your education is unbound and connected to community.  Transform the way you learn through our unique classroom spaces, field studies and community projects.

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  • Elevate your experience.

    At Coast Mountain College your classroom is connected to place - to rich cultures, rugged landscapes and breathtaking vistas.  Here, lifestyle and learning go hand in hand.