Associate Degree

Associate of Arts Degree, Associate of Science Degree

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The two-year Associate Degree is a collection of academic courses that are fully transferable to any BC university or university-college, as well as universities across Canada. It's the first half of a Bachelor Degree, but it's also a recognized credential on its own. That's important if you decide not to continue into 3rd year studies. Camosun offers many different Associate Degree programs in Arts and Science.

Surveys show that Associate Degree graduates have greater success at university than other transfer students. As a graduate of an Associate Degree program, you'll be able to apply for transfer to the third year of a general or discipline-specific program at a receiving university in British Columbia. Also, some BC institutions offer lower GPA entrance requirements or priority admission to Associate Degree graduates—some even grant transfer credit for all courses taken to complete an Associate Degree.

If you're enrolled in the Associate Degree program you'll have high priority when registering for courses at Camosun. Every effort is made to timetable courses to meet the program needs of Associate Degree students.

Work Experience is Now an Option for Associate Degree Students

Associate Degree programs have either a Co-op or Internship option. Students will gain practical work experience, which may be paid or unpaid, through either a four-month Internship or two co-op work terms, available after eight courses of academic study. For more information, contact a Co-op Employment Facilitator at phillips@camosun.bc.ca.

If you have questions regarding your educational goals, choosing a course, course prerequisites or transfer credit, please contact Academic Advising. If you need more information regarding criteria for admission to a program, how/when to register or tuition costs, please contact Enrolment Services.

Academic Upgrading College Preparatory

Camosun offers all the prerequisite upgrading courses required for entrance into college or university programs. These Academic Upgrading courses are tuition free but do include some fees. More information...

Learn more about the benefits of an Associate Degree!

Associate of Arts Degrees

Associate of Science Degrees

Note: Science Foundations is a one-semester preparation program that helps you complete the admission requirements to enter AD Science.

Camosun's Associate Degree is a great way to start your career or academic journey!