General Arts, Associate of Arts Degree

Program at a glance

Credential

Associate Degree

Work experience

Co-op / internship

Study options

Full-time

Part-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Arts & Humanities

Length

2 years

Variety of subjects

Over 40 different subjects let you tailor your degree.

Explore courses

A broad education, a solid foundation

Start in September, January or May

This two-year, 20-course program will give you a well-rounded foundation in the general arts.

Build the program based on your interests and educational goals

A General Arts program gives you the flexibility to choose your own courses and chart your own academic path.

Choose from hundreds of courses in over 40 different subject areas and check out current and upcoming classes using the myCamosun Course Catalogue.

What's an associate degree?

An associate degree (AD) is designed to provide an educational experience that lays a solid foundation for further study. It is a two-year academic program made up of 20 university-level courses that can be used towards earning a bachelor's degree at Camosun or transferred into a University program.

Begin your university degree

If your goal is to complete a four-year degree in arts, science, education business or commerce, you may be able to complete half of it at Camosun wheretuition costs are about 30% lower than BC universities.

This AD can also lead to a full block transfer to Royal Roads University's Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication program.

Small class sizes

Smaller class sizes mean more individual attention.

Program length

The General Arts Associate of Arts Degree program provides some flexibility with course choices and scheduling, you can study full-time or part-time, and potentially year-round.

Career ready

As a graduate, you can choose to continue your studies with a bachelor's degree. You'll also be ready for any career that requires good communications skills and wide general knowledge. This Associate Degree can lead to a full block transfer to Royal Roads University's Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication program.

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