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  • Applied Earth & Environmental Studies Certificate
    Institution:
    CMTN
    Program Credentials:
    Certificate, University Course Transfer
    Program Length:
    One Year
    Location: Prince Rupert, Terrace
    Approx. Cost of Books: $2900 Total
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $3200 Total
    Application Fee: No Charge
    Application Deadline:

    Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Program Details:

    Academic

    1. English

    One of:

    • English Studies 12
    • First Peoples English 12 
    • ENGL 050
    • ENGL 055
    • equivalent


    Admission Advice

    1. English proficiency is required for all students entering CMTN programs.  Please visit the English Language Alternatives page to see the equivalent of English Studies 12. 

    2. Aside from program entry/admission requirements, there are also specific course registration requirements (called course prerequisites) which are listed in the course descriptions within the program outline. Course prerequisites in this program include:

    • Life Sciences 11, or Biology 11 or BIOL 040 or equivalent 
    • Chemistry 11 or CHEM 040 or CHEM 0401/0402 or equivalent 
    • Pre-Calculus 11 or MATH 0401/0402 or equivalent 
    Note: You can be admitted without these courses but will be required to upgrade. 

    3. If you do not have the prerequisites for the courses you wish to take, it's possible to upgrade by taking Career and College Preparation courses along with selected university credit courses. 

    4. If you are unsure of the courses needed for program entry and/or for course registration, contact a CMTN Educational Advisor. Advisors are available to help you access and navigate the courses/programs of interest to you.

     

  • Archaeological & Cultural Resource Management Specialization: Associate of Arts Degree
    Institution:
    CMTN
    Program Credentials:
    Associate Degree, University Block Transfer, University Course Transfer
    Program Length:
    Two Years (60 credits)
    Location: Terrace, Prince Rupert
    Approx. Cost of Books: $2500 - $3000 per year
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $3200 per year
    Application Fee: No Charge
    Application Deadline:

    Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Program Details:

    Academic

    1. English

    One of:
    • English Studies 12
    • First People's English 12
    • ENGL 050
    • ENGL 055
    • equivalent

    Admission Advice

    1. English proficiency is required for all students entering CMTN programs.  Please visit the English Language Alternatives page to see the equivalent of English Studies 12.

    2. Aside from program entry/admission requirements, there are also specific course registration requirements (called course prerequisites) which are listed in the course descriptions within the program outline. Course prerequisites in this program include:

    Math 11 (One of):

    • Principles of Math 11
    • Applications of Math 11
    • Foundations of Math 11
    • Pre-Calculus 11
    • MATH 0401/0402
    • equivalent

    3. If you do not have the prerequisites for the courses you wish to take, it's possible to upgrade by taking Career and College Preparation courses along with selected university credit courses. 

    4. If you are unsure of the courses needed for program entry and/or for course registration, contact a CMTN Educational Advisor. Advisors are available to help you access and navigate the courses/programs of interest to you.

  • Archaeology Diploma
    Institution:
    NLC
    Program Credentials:
    Diploma
    Program Length:
    Two Years
    Location: Dawson Creek, Fort St. John
    Approx. Cost of Books: $2800 Total
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $3600 per year
    Application Fee: $25
    Application Deadline: Early submission of applications is encouraged, as limited seats are available.

    Domestic students are strongly encouraged to apply by the beginning of May each year for the September intake. If you are applying after May, please contact the admissions officers at your local campus to determine the seat availability. 

    International students should contact the International Department for deadlines specific to their situation.

    Program Details:

    Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)

    1. English

    One of:

    • English Studies 12 (B)
    • English First Peoples 12 (B)
    • ENGL 050 (B)
    • ENGL 099 (B)
    • IELTS (6.0, with no band less than 6.0)*
    • University level English course (C)
    • appropriate course placement on NLC Writing Assessment 
    • equivalent

    Note (*): If you meet the English proficiency requirement using an IELTS score and have a writing band of 6.0 or less, you are required to complete NLC English 099 with at least a "B" grade in your first semester at NLC.

    2. Math

    One of:

    • Pre-Calculus 11 (C)
    • Foundations of Math 11 (C)
    • Principles of Math 11 (C)
    • MATH 040 (C)
    • equivalent
    • CCP Math appraisal (readiness for Math 050) 

    2. Science

    One of:

    • Biology 11 (C)
    • BIOL 040 (C)
    • Biology 12 (C)
    • Biology 050 (C)
    • Chemistry 11 (C)
    • Chemistry 040 (C)
    • Geography 11 (C)
    • Geology 11 (C)
    • Physics 11 (C)
    • Physics 040 (C)
    • successful completion of the BEAHR program
    • equivalent

    Admission Advice

    1. One of Biology 12 or BIOL 050 is recommended. 

    2. If your high school was not taught in English, click here for NLC’s general English Language Proficiency requirements. 

    3. If you do not meet the above admission requirements, you can gain program entry by successfully completing the appropriate assessments and/or upgrading courses. Feedback on the Assessments will be provided to help you make informed decisions about appropriate selection of upgrading courses. For more details, please contact a NLC academic advisor.  

  • Associate of Arts (AHCOTE) Degree
    Institution:
    NLC
    Program Credentials:
    Associate Degree, University Block Transfer, University Course Transfer
    Program Length:
    Two Years
    Location: Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John
    Approx. Cost of Books: $2800 per year
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $3750 per year
    Application Fee: $25
    Application Deadline: Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is recommended.

    Application Advice: Applications must be submitted at least one week before the start of Arts and Science courses.
    Program Details:

    Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)

    1. English

    One of:

    • English Studies 12 (B)
    • English First Peoples 12 (B)
    • ENGL 050 (B)
    • ENGL 099 (B)
    • IELTS (6.0, with no band less than 6.0)*
    • University level English course (C)
    • appropriate course placement on NLC Writing Assessment 
    • equivalent

    Note (*): If you meet the English proficiency requirement using an IELTS score and have a writing band of 6.0 or less, you are required to complete NLC English 099 with at least a "B" grade in your first semester at NLC.


    2. Math

    One of:

    • Pre-Calculus 11 (C)
    • Principles of Math 11 (C)
    • Foundations of Math 11 (C)
    • MATH 040 (C)
    • CCP Math appraisal (readiness for Math 050) 
    • equivalent

    Admission Advice

    1. If your high school was not taught in English, click here for NLC’s general English Language Proficiency requirements. 

    2. If you do not meet the above admission requirements, you can gain program entry by successfully completing the appropriate assessments and/or upgrading courses. Feedback on the Assessments will be provided to help you make informed decisions about appropriate selection of upgrading courses. For more details, please contact a NLC academic advisor.  

    3. Aside from program entry/admission requirements, there are also specific course registration requirements (called course prerequisites) which are listed within Northern Lights College’s course description. Please make sure you meet the course prerequisites before registering individual courses.

  • Associate of Arts Degree
    Institution:
    CNC
    Program Credentials:
    Associate Degree, University Block Transfer, University Course Transfer
    Program Length:
    Two Years
    Location: Prince George
    Approx. Cost of Books: $2000 per year
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $6600 Total
    Application Fee: $40
    Application Deadline: Applications for programs that start the following Fall are accepted from mid-September to March 31.

    Applications for the Winter entry should be received by October 31. Early application is recommended to ensure priority admissions processing and review.

    Application Advice: Applications may be submitted any time after September 15 for the following year.

    Applications received by January 31 (for fall entry) will be considered for early admission. All other applications for fall entry should be received by March 31 to ensure priority review and processing. Applications for January should be submitted by October 31 to ensure priority processing.
    Program Details:

    Academic

    1. One of:

    • high school graduation with English 12 or English First Peoples 12
    • ABE/Academic Upgrading Advanced Certificate
    • General Educational Development (GED) Certificate
    • Grade 11 completion (with an outstanding academic record in the year of application)

    Admission Advice
    1. Aside from program entry/admission requirements, there are also specific course registration requirements (called course prerequisites) which are listed within College of New Caledonia’s course description. Check course prerequisites before registering individual courses. If you need help meeting course prerequisites, academic upgrading options are available

     

  • Associate of Arts Degree
    Institution:
    NLC
    Program Credentials:
    Associate Degree, University Block Transfer, University Course Transfer
    Program Length:
    Two Years (60 Credits)
    Location: Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John
    Approx. Cost of Books: $2800 per year
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $3500 per year
    Application Fee: $25
    Application Deadline: Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is recommended.

    Application Advice: As early as possible - please check with the Admissions Office for exact application deadline dates. Email appinfo@nlc.bc.ca or 250.782.5152.
    Program Details:

    Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)

    1. English

    One of:

    • English Studies 12 (B)
    • English First Peoples 12 (B)
    • ENGL 050 (B)
    • ENGL 099 (B)
    • IELTS (6.0, with no band less than 6.0)*
    • University level English course (C)
    • appropriate course placement on NLC Writing Assessment 
    • equivalent

    Note (*): If you meet the English proficiency requirement using an IELTS score and have a writing band of 6.0 or less, you are required to complete NLC English 099 with at least a "B" grade in your first semester at NLC.


    Admission Advice

    1. If your high school was not taught in English, click here for NLC’s general English Language Proficiency requirements. 

    2. If you do not meet the above admission requirements, you can gain program entry by successfully completing the appropriate assessments and/or upgrading courses. Feedback on the Assessments will be provided to help you make informed decisions about appropriate selection of upgrading courses. For more details, please contact a NLC academic advisor.  

    3. Aside from program entry/admission requirements, there are also specific course registration requirements (called course prerequisites) which are listed within Northern Lights College’s course description. Please make sure you meet the course prerequisites before registering individual courses.

  • Associate of Arts Degree
    Institution:
    CMTN
    Program Credentials:
    Associate Degree, University Block Transfer, University Course Transfer
    Program Length:
    Two Years (60 credits)
    Location: Terrace, Prince Rupert
    Approx. Cost of Books: $2500 - $3000 per year
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $3200 per year
    Application Fee: No Charge
    Application Deadline:

    Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Application Advice: Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
    Program Details:

    Academic

    1. English

    One of:
    • English Studies 12
    • First People's English 12
    • ENGL 050
    • ENGL 055
    • equivalent

    Admission Advice

    1. If you are unsure of the courses needed for program entry, contact a CMTN educational advisor. Advisors are available to help you access and navigate the courses/programs of interest to you.

    2. If you do not have the prerequisites for the courses you wish to take, it's possible to upgrade by taking Career and College Preparation courses along with selected university credit courses. For more details, consult with an educational advisor.

    3. English proficiency is required for all students entering CMTN programs.  Please visit the English Language Alternatives page to see the equivalent of English Studies 12. 

  • Associate of Science Degree
    Institution:
    CNC
    Program Credentials:
    Associate Degree, University Block Transfer, University Course Transfer
    Program Length:
    Two Years (60 credits)
    Location: Prince George
    Approx. Cost of Books: $2000 per year
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $6600 per year
    Application Fee: $40
    Application Deadline: Applications for programs that start the following Fall are accepted from mid-September to March 31.

    Applications for the Winter entry should be received by October 31. Early application is recommended to ensure priority admissions processing and review.

    Application Advice: Applications may be submitted any time after September 15 for the following year.

    Applications received by January 31 (for fall entry) will be considered for early admission. All other applications for fall entry should be received by March 31 to ensure priority review and processing. Applications for January entry should be submitted by October 31 to ensure priority processing.
    Program Details:

    Academic

    1. One of:

    • high school graduation with English 12 or English First Peoples 12
    • ABE/Academic Upgrading Advanced Certificate
    • General Educational Development (GED) Certificate
    • Grade 11 completion (with an outstanding academic record in the year of application)

    Admission Advice
    1. Aside from program entry/admission requirements, there are also specific course registration requirements (called course prerequisites) which are listed within College of New Caledonia’s course description. Check course prerequisites before registering individual courses. If you need help meeting course prerequisites, academic upgrading options are available.

    2. If you have a "C+" grade or less in Principles of Math 12 (interim grade) or MATH 050, you will need to register in MATH 100 during your first semester before you can register in MATH 101, CSC 109, PHYS 101, or CHEM 111. 

  • Associate of Science Degree
    Institution:
    CMTN
    Program Credentials:
    Associate Degree, University Block Transfer, University Course Transfer
    Program Length:
    Two Years (60 credits)
    Location: Prince Rupert, Terrace
    Approx. Cost of Books: $2500 - $3000 per year
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $3200 per year
    Application Fee: No Charge
    Application Deadline:

    Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Application Advice: Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
    Program Details:

    Academic

    1. English

    One of:

    • English 12
    • English 12 First Peoples
    • ENGL 050
    • ENGL 055
    • equivalent

    Admission Advice

    1. English proficiency is required for all students entering CMTN programs.  Please visit the English Language Alternatives page to see the equivalent of English Studies 12. 

    2. Aside from program entry/admission requirements, there are also specific course registration requirements (called course prerequisites) which are listed in the course descriptions within the program outline. Course prerequisites in this program include:

    • Pre-calculus 12 or MATH 115 or MATH 0501/0502 or equivalent 
    • Life Sciences 11, or Biology 11 or BIOL 040 or equivalent
    • Chemistry 11 or CHEM 040 or CHEM 0401/0402 or equivalent
    • Physics 11 or PHYS 040 or equivalent

    3. If you do not have the prerequisites for the courses you wish to take, it's possible to upgrade by taking Career and College Preparation courses along with selected university credit courses. 

    4. If you are unsure of the courses needed for program entry and/or for course registration, contact a CMTN Educational Advisor. Advisors are available to help you access and navigate the courses/programs of interest to you.

  • Associate of Science Degree
    Institution:
    NLC
    Program Credentials:
    Associate Degree, University Block Transfer, University Course Transfer
    Program Length:
    Two Years (60 credits)
    Location: Dawson Creek, Fort St. John
    Approx. Cost of Books: $2800 per year
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $3600 per year
    Application Fee: $25
    Application Deadline: Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is recommended.

    Program Details:

    Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)

    1. English

    One of:

    • English Studies 12 (B)
    • English First Peoples 12 (B)
    • ENGL 050 (B)
    • ENGL 099 (B)
    • University level English course (C)
    • appropriate course placement on NLC Writing Assessment 
    • equivalent 

    2. Math 

    One of:

    • Pre-Calculus 11 (C+)
    • Principles of Math 11 (C+)
    • MATH 050 (C+)
    • Successful completion of the Calculus Readiness Assessment
    • equivalent 

    3. Science

    A minimum of two courses from two different subject areas listed below, with a 'C' grade or higher:

    • Biology 11 or Biology 12 or Biology 040 or Biology 050, or equivalent;
    • Chemistry 11 or Chemistry 12 or Chemistry 040 or Chemistry 050, or equivalent;
    • Geography 11 or Geography 12, or equivalent;
    • Geology 11 or Geology 12, or equivalent;
    • Physics 11 or Physics 12 or CCP Physics 040 or CCP Physics 050, or equivalent.

    Admission Advice

    1. If you do not meet the above admission requirements, you can gain program entry by successfully completing appropriate assessments and/or upgrading courses. Feedback on the Assessments will be provided to help you make informed decisions about appropriate selection of upgrading courses. For more details, please contact a NLC advisor.

    2. Aside from program entry/admission requirements, there are also specific course registration requirements (called prerequisites) which are listed within Northern Lights College’s course description. Some courses have recommended or required course prerequisites.  Check course prerequisites before registering individual courses.

    3. If your high school was not taught in English, click here for NLC’s general English Language Proficiency requirements.