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

    Start your Bachelor's Degree at Coast Mountain College and transfer to any university in the province and beyond.  CMTN offers a comprehensive range of accredited first and second-year university level Arts and Science courses and programs. Learn more about our University Credit options.

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  • Associate of Arts Degree

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    A key pathway to Social Services and Humanities Degrees such as English, History, Psychology and Anthropology. It is also a recognized and credible academic achievement that can be used to increase employability.

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  • Associate of Arts Degree

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    Our region and its Indigenous communities provides a rich environment to learn about cultural heritage and interpretation, archaeological and cultural assessment, and how those fields apply to tourism, museums, and community cultural resource management.

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  • Associate of Arts Degree

    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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  • Associate of Arts Degree

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    Learn about First Nations people from their voices, perspectives and worldviews, while gaining an understanding of the diversity amongst cultures, values, beliefs, traditions, protocols, history, languages, and relationship with the land.

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  • Associate of Arts Degree

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    Develop leadership and organizational skills along with a deep insight into the relationships between family, community structure, Indigenous perspectives, the political system, the role of resource extraction on community development, and different models for economic development.

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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.