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General Arts is a category of General
Studies, and is designed for students entering UCFV who wish to
study humanities or social sciences. After completing nine
university-credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0
based on all university-level credits attempted, General Arts
students can apply for admission to the two-year Arts program.
Entrance requirements
B.C. secondary school graduation or
equivalent or minimum of 19 years of age before the first day of
classes.
Note: You must meet the
prerequisites for your course(s) before you begin classes.
Please read the course descriptions to determine which
prerequisites are needed. If a Composition placement Test (CPT)
or Math Placement Test (MPT) is required, please make
arrangements early in the year to write it.
General Studies
The General Studies category is
designed for students wishing to take courses for their own
interest or to help them in choosing a direction of study. As a
General Studies student, you may take arts, science, and/or
applied courses. General Studies is not a true “program”; it has
no structured group of courses. Students can apply later for any
of the associate, diploma, or degree options at UCFV. Credit is
given for courses recognized by your chosen option (see
Associate of Arts: General). University-level courses
can be transferred to another institution. For more details,
please see
Transfer to Other
Institutions.
Co-operative Education
For information on Co-operative
Education options, please refer to
this section.
Two-year Arts admission category
Students applying to the following
program will use the Two-year Arts admission category on the
Admissions application form:
Note: Direct admission into the
two-year Arts programs is not possible for high school students.
The Associate of Arts degree is a
formal two-year credential that recognizes the successful
completion of a two-year academic program. It also serves as an
intermediate qualification for students wishing to transfer to
UCFV degree programs or other educational institutions, or as a
qualification for employment. Students have four options to
complete the general requirements or pursue studies in specific
concentrations. The associate degree options are:
This program includes a breadth of
intellectual and academic experience worthwhile for students
whose educational or career goals are in the humanities, the
creative and performing arts, and the social sciences. The
minimum requirements for the B.C. Ministry of Advanced
Education, Training, and Technology Associate of Arts degree are
met in the UCFV Associate of Arts program.
Because transfer credit and degree
requirements vary widely, it is very important to consult with
an advisor in Student Services if you plan to transfer to
another university to make sure that you fulfil the needs for
your field of study at your chosen institution.
UCFV, along with other B.C.
post-secondary institutions, is part of the BCcampus initiative
to provide online learning opportunities to students wanting to
complete an Associate of Arts degree and/or a Bachelor of
General Studies. A listing of the online courses that UCFV is
contributing to this initiative can be viewed at
http://online.ucfv.bc.ca. To learn more about this
initiative, including a complete listing of all the online
courses offered, go to
www.bccampus.ca.
Admission priority to Simon
Fraser University
Graduates with an Associate of Arts
degree will be offered some preference in admission to the SFU
Faculty of Arts, subject to the following conditions.*
* Please consult an educational advisor
for current information.
Entrance requirements
To be eligible for this program you
must have a minimum of nine university-level credits completed
with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 based on all
university-level credits attempted.
How to apply
1.
Submit the application fee along with your UCFV application for
admission form to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office.
Application forms are available from any A&R or Student Services
office. Applicants for the Liberal Arts diploma and Associate of
Arts degree (excluding the
Theatre option) should apply to the two-year Arts program.
You can also print an application form from our website at
www.ufv.ca/ar, or you can apply directly through the
internet at
www.pas.bc.ca.
See the Program Charts for a list of application dates for each intake.
Additional documents required for a
complete application:
You must submit an official transcript
(sealed envelope) from every post-secondary institution you have
attended, whether or not you completed courses there. If
transcripts are being sent directly from the institution(s)
attended, please indicate they are on order. To retain your
original application date, order early so transcripts arrive
within two weeks of the date your application is mailed or
submitted.
2.
You will be advised of an admission decision and provided with
registration information. A deposit is required when you
register (see the
Fees and Other
Costs section).
This money will be applied to the tuition fees and is not
refundable. Final payment of all course fees is due the end of
the second week of classes.
Program definitions
Courses numbered 100 or 200 level at
UCFV may not transfer at the same level at UBC, SFU, UNBC, or
UVic. When planning courses, you should refer to the B.C.
Transfer Guide and B.C. Transfer Tips available in Student
Services, the Library, or online at:
www.bccat.bc.ca
The Ministry of Advanced Education,
Training, & Technology approved revisions to British Columbia
associate degrees in May, 2000. The following definitions are
outlined to assist students in completing program requirements.
1. Course definitions
a) An
arts course is defined to be any course in a subject area for
which there is a Bachelor of Arts degree at SFU or UBC or UNBC
or UVic.
b) A
science course is defined to be any course in a subject area for
which there is a Bachelor of Science degree or Bachelor of
Applied Science degree at SFU, UBC, UNBC, or UVic.
The requirements specified above are
intended to provide breadth of exposure to a variety of
disciplines in both Arts and Sciences. In some instances there
may be some ambiguity as to whether a course is in the
humanities or social sciences, or whether it is an arts course
or a science course. It is expected that such courses as human
geography and most psychology courses would be designated as
arts courses. Please refer to the
Table of Subject Areas or consult with the Associate of Arts advisor to
determine whether a course is in humanities (and the
creative/performing arts), social sciences or sciences at UCFV.
c) A
course in an “other” area is defined to be any course in a
subject area for which there is a bachelor’s degree other than
in Arts, Science, or Applied Science at SFU, UBC, UNBC, or UVic.
2. A
first-year course is defined as a course that has assigned or
unassigned transfer credit at the 100 level at SFU, UBC, UNBC,
or UVic.
3. A
second-year course is defined as a course that has assigned or
unassigned transfer credit at the 200 level or higher at SFU,
UBC, UNBC, or UVic.
4. A
laboratory science course is one in which a substantial
component of student instruction involves the study of natural
phenomena, either in the laboratory or in the field. Each
institution granting the associate degree will determine which
of its courses satisfy this requirement.
Standing required for continuance
Associate of Arts students must
maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA).
Academic warning
Students whose grades fall below a 2.0
CGPA will be placed on Academic Warning for the next semester. A
student on Academic Warning may not register in a course
overload. Students who achieve a semester grade point average of
2.0 will continue on Academic Warning until the CGPA equals or
exceeds 2.0.
Required to withdraw
Students who do not achieve a minimum
semester grade point average of 2.0 while on Academic Warning
will be withdrawn from the Associate of Arts program. A student
who has been required to withdraw may continue to take courses
as a General Arts student.
Readmission to the program
To be readmitted to the Associate of
Arts program, you must complete nine university-level credits
(can be duplicate courses), with a minimum 2.0 CGPA.
Once these criteria are met, you may apply for readmission at the Admissions and Records office. When readmitted, you will remain on Academic Warning until your overall CGPA is 2.0.
Graduation
It is the student’s responsibility to
ensure all program requirements are met. This should be done by
regular consultation with the Associate of Arts advisor.
Associate of Arts degree (Theatre option) students should
consult with the Theatre department head.
Degree candidates who qualify to
receive a UCFV Associate of Arts degree must be approved by the
UCFV Arts division and the University College Board.
Students must apply for graduation by
completing a request to graduate form available at the
Admissions and Records office. We recommend this be done in the
first month of the final semester. The final deadline for
students who wish to attend the graduation ceremony is April 1,
with all program requirements completed by April 30.
Program requirements
The Associate of Arts general option
requires a minimum of 60 credits transferable to at least one of
UBC, UNBC, UVic, or SFU, of which 15 must be taken at UCFV. No
course will be used to meet more than one of the following
specific requirements. Students must achieve an average overall
grade of “C” (cumulative GPA of 2.0) calculated on all courses
that could apply towards the associate degree.
Sample program outline
Year 1
First semester
Course
Credits
English 105–170 or one of CMNS 125,
155, 250 3
Social Science 100-level
3
Humanities 100-level
3
Social Science/Humanities
3
MATH/Stats/COMP
3 (+1)
15
Second semester
Course Credits
English 105–170 or one of CMNS 125,
135, 250 3
Social Science 100-level
3
Humanities 100-level
3
Social Science/Humanities
3
Lab Science 100-level
3 (+1)
15
Year 2
First semester
Course
Credits
Arts elective 200-level*
3
Arts elective 200-level*
3
Arts elective 200-level*
3
Elective 100- or 200-level
3
Science elective
3 (+1)
15
Second semester
Course
Credits
Arts elective 200-level*
3
Arts elective 200-level*
3
Arts elective 200-level*
3
Elective 100- or 200-level
3
Elective 100- or 200-level
3
or previous credit (+3)
15
Total credits 60
* Must be in two or more subject areas
The following list contains the subject
areas which apply to Associate of Arts program categories.
English is a requirement of the Associate of Arts degree, but
cannot be used to meet the Humanities requirements. Not all
courses in each subject area have university-transfer credit. It
is important to use the B.C. Transfer Guide (either the printed
version, or online at
www.bccat.bc.ca)
to check that your course choice is transferable to at least one
of UBC, UNBC, UVic, or SFU.
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