Elementary Education - Associate of Arts Degree
Program Overview
Get started on your Bachelor of Education degree. With two years of courses from your associate degree you will be well on your way to completing most or all of the admission requirements for entry into third year at BC universities. After you graduate with your bachelor degree, you can come back to the West Kootenay and complete your Bachelor of Education in the West Kootenay Teacher Education Program (WKTEP) delivered by the University of British Columbia. Take this program if you love connecting with young minds and having the chance to be part of shaping their future. As part of your associate degree at Selkirk College, you can choose courses that satisfy the Canadian content, math, laboratory science and English requirements to enter a university education program. Our instructors work alongside you to ensure you get the best education possible, just like you will do when it is your turn at the blackboard.
Upon successful completion of an Associate of Arts program, learners will be able to:
- explain terms, concepts, and theories of the discipline(s).
- read, write, and communicate effectively and creatively across academic disciplines.
- ask informed questions to deepen the level of enquiry.
- use quantitative and qualitative evidence to support claims.
- research and analyze evidence from scholarly and professional publications.
- synthesize and summarize literature and data.
- demonstrate developing critical, creative thinking, and problem solving skills.
- use current and emerging technology.
- demonstrate collaborative skills in a multi-cultural environment.
- conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner in an academic environment.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, applicants to the University Arts and Sciences program must meet the following requirements to be considered fully qualified:
- Minimum grade of 60% in English 12 or English 12 First Peoples or equivalent. Students who do not meet this requirement must write the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test and achieve a minimum of level 4 to attain equivalency.
- Students whose first language is not English must fulfill the College’s English language proficiency requirement. See Policy 8611: Admissions.
- Mature students must meet the English 12 requirement.
All Associate of Arts students are required to complete:
- Two semester courses in first-year English.
- Six semester courses in first-year Arts in two or more subject areas.
- Three semester courses in UAS science and math at the 100 level or higher, of which, one must be a lab science and one must be a UAS math, statistics or computer science course.
- Biology 101, Geography 130 and 232, and Geology are considered lab sciences.
- Six semester courses in second-year Arts in two or more subject areas.
- Six additional UAS courses.
- Students must achieve a GPA of 2.0.
Courses
ENGL202 - Canadian Literature I: Indigenous Voices
ENGL 202: Canadian Literature I: Indigenous Voices. From the earliest narratives, Euro Canadian writing has framed our understanding of Indigenous peoples. We will examine the works of Indigenous writers from across Canada. Reading and discussion will give us an opportunity to understand First People's literature, including the response to colonialism, and to experience the vitality of First People's cultures, imaginations, and ways of knowing.
Note: Pre-requisites may be waived with the permission of the Instructor.
ENGL203 - Canadian Literature II: Contemporary Voices
ENGL 203: Canadian Literature II: Contemporary Voices. In our multicultural society and globalized world, what is so Canadian about Canadian literature? In this course we trace the emergence of Canadian literature on the world stage and how such writers frame connections between literature, nation, identity and culture.
HIST104 - Canada Before Confederation
HIST 104 Canada Before Confederation. A survey of Canadian history from the pre-contact societies of the First Nations to the creation of Canadian Federation in 1867. European expansion and settlement in northern North America, relations between Europeans and First Nations, and the development of the colonial societies that formed Canada are examined. Emphasis is placed on fostering student interest in history by examining the historical experiences of a diversity of Canadians.
HIST105 - Contemporary Canada
HIST 105 Contemporary Canada is a survey of modern Canada from confederation to the end of the second millennium. The post-1867 consolidation of a transcontinental Canada, the marginalization of aboriginal peoples, and the rapid transformation of Canadian society by immigration, industrialization, urbanization, the two world wars, and the Great Depression are examined. The effects of broad economic and social change on party politics, relations between French and English Canada, and the attitudes, values, and living and working patterns of Canadians are also explored. Emphasis is placed on fostering student interest in history by examining the historical experiences of a diversity of Canadians.
HIST210 - A History of the First Nations of Canada
HIST 210 A History of the First Nations of Canada examines the history of the First Nations of Canada from the pre-contact period to the present. The changes and continuities within the societies and economies of the First Nations as a result of European contact, trade, warfare, and settlement are examined within a broader hemispheric context. The course gives particular emphasis to the historical roots of contemporary First nations' issues in Canada and the contributions that aboriginal people have made to the development of Canada and to their own distinct societies.
A History course with Canadian Content is a graduation requirement for this program. HIST104, HIST105 or HIST210 will satisfy this requirement.
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options.
Take:
one (1) 100-level Social Sciences elective
one (1) 100-level Lab Science elective
See the UAS table of available courses.
ENGL111 - Introduction To Literature
ENGL 111: Introduction to Literature is about living more intensely. Rather than providing answers, literature prompts us to ask better questions of ourselves and each other. Drama, poetry, short stories, and novels will guide us in discussion, reflection, and writing about literature.
MATH181 - Problem Solving
Math 181: Problem Solving is designed to follow Math 180 and introduces students to more in-depth problem solving. Students will solve problems in class in smaller groups and out of class individually. Students will develop problem-solving ability as well as oral and written presentation skills. This course is intended for all non-science majors. It may be especially useful for students who want to prepare to teach math at the elementary school level and have completed MATH 180.
Note: Pre-requisites may be waived with the permission of the Instructor.
MATH101 - Calculus II
MATH 101: Calculus II is a sequel to Math 100 for students who wish to major in science, math or engineering and includes the definite integral, applications of the definite integral to volume, arc length and surface area of revolution; inverse trig functions; techniques of integration; improper integrals; parametric equations and polar coordinates; linear first order differential equations; and an introduction to infinite series; convergence and power series; Taylor Polynomials.
Note: Pre-requisites may be waived with the permission of the instructor.
MATH140 - Calculus I for Social Sciences
HIST105 - Contemporary Canada
HIST 105 Contemporary Canada is a survey of modern Canada from confederation to the end of the second millennium. The post-1867 consolidation of a transcontinental Canada, the marginalization of aboriginal peoples, and the rapid transformation of Canadian society by immigration, industrialization, urbanization, the two world wars, and the Great Depression are examined. The effects of broad economic and social change on party politics, relations between French and English Canada, and the attitudes, values, and living and working patterns of Canadians are also explored. Emphasis is placed on fostering student interest in history by examining the historical experiences of a diversity of Canadians.
HIST 105 is the suggested course but some second-year History and English courses will also fulfill the Canadian Content requirement.
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options
Take:
one (1) 100-level Social Sciences elective
one (1) 100-level Science or Math elective
See the UAS table of available courses.
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options
Take:
three (3) 200-level Arts electives in two or more subject areas
two (2) 100- or 200-level general electives
See the UAS table of available courses.
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options
Take:
three (3) 200 level Arts electives in two or more subject areas
two (2) 100- or 200-level general electives
See the UAS table of available courses.
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