Overview

Enrich your learning through an elevated experience at Coast Mountain College.

Spend two years at CMTN to complete an associate degree in Arts in a variety of specializations. A valuable employment and education credential, associate degrees are also equivalent to the first two years of a four-year bachelor degree and are transferable to universities across BC and around the world.

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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Culture and Spirituality: Psychology Field School in Japan

Discover the rich cultural, spiritual, and historical tapestry of Japan in this immersive field school designed for students of psychology and cultural studies. From the heritage of Indigenous Ainu culture to the vibrant modernity of Tokyo, each destination offers a unique lens into human behaviour and mental processes across diverse contexts.

During this trip, you will:
• Deepen your understanding of psychology through the lens of culture and spirituality.
• Engage in hands-on learning with local experts and peers.

• Transform your perspective by exploring Japan’s diverse traditions and histories.

Courses | 6 credits

  • PSYC 245 - Psychology of Culture
  • PSYC 260 - Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

Instructors

  • Yuriko Riesen
  • Ryan Elnar

 

Admission requirements

 
  • Must be an active student. New or returning student must apply under the University Credit program.
  • Permission of Field School Form [PDF] must be signed by one of the instructors.
  • Pre-requisites:  PSYC 101 and 102. If only one or none of the prerequisites have been fulfilled, student must submit a Permission of Instructor Form [PDF].
  • Applicants must have a valid passport within the field school dates.
  • International applicants may need to apply for a Japanese visa, which is not included in the program fees.

Mandatory Orientation Dates: April 29, May 5, and May 8. These will be offered online.

In some cases, pre-requisites may be waived. Seats are limited.

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Dates and locations

Japan - May 14 to 26, 2025

Flights depart from Terrace Regional Airport

Program fees

  DomesticInternational 
 Field trip fee $2,500.00 $2,500.00
 PSYC 245 $338.67 $1,361.37
 PSYC 260 $338.67 $1,361.37
 Student Union fees $54.64 $54.64
 Total  $3,231.98 $5,277.38

Non-refundable deposit due at registration: $600.00
Full tuition is due by April 30, 2025 (10 business days before start date).

Necessary travel documents and out of country medical insurance is the responsibility of the student.

 

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    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.