Liberal Arts - Diploma
Program Overview
Explore the possibilities. Choose from over 100 fully transferable university courses in arts and sciences to match your interests and degree path.
You can take one course at a time or select a full two years’ worth of credits to transfer directly into three- and four-year university degree programs within BC, Canada and abroad.
Meet Your Goal
Use the liberal arts diploma planning worksheet to help you figure out which courses you need.
Once you have figured out your graduation concentration, please submit an associate degree or diploma application form indicating your major to our records officer.
Upon successful completion of an Associate of Arts or Liberal Arts Diploma 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.
- If you are a student who lacks the admission requirements, you may still gain entry to the program by taking a combination of Academic upgrading and university courses in your first year. This may extend the length of your program.
Selkirk College awards a Liberal Arts diploma to a student who completes at least sixty (60) credits of University Arts and Science courses, achieves a minimum GPA of 2.00, and whose course selection completion meets the following criteria:
- Two semester courses in first-year English
- A minimum of six semester courses in second-year Arts or Sciences
- A minimum of 10 semester courses in first- or second-year Arts and Sciences other than first-year English.
- Up to a maximum of six courses may be from other subjects, as long as they are at the 100-level or higher and are transferable to one of the following: UBC, UNBC, SFU, UVIC, as identified in the BC Transfer Guide.
Courses
ENGL110 - College Composition
ENGL 110: College Composition is about thinking and writing. You will learn how to develop and express informed opinions on issues that matter. You will also learn about research, editing, and expository and persuasive academic writing forms.
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options.
Take four (4) general elective 100-level courses.
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.
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options.
Take four general elective 100-level courses.
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 five (5) general elective courses that meet the Graduation Requirements
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 five (5) general elective courses that meet the Graduation Requirements
See the UAS table of available courses.
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