Liberal Arts - Diploma

Program at a Glance
Length
2 years
Accreditation
Diploma
School
University Arts & Sciences
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Campus
Castlegar
Intake Dates
Fall
Winter
Spring
Contacts
Duff Sutherland
UAS School Chair, Instructor
Phone
1 (888) 953-1133
21318
Direct
1 (250) 365-1318
Contact by email
University Arts & Sciences Contact
Phone
1 (888) 953-1133
21205
Direct
1 (250) 365-1205
Contact by email
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. 

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of an Associate of Arts or Liberal Arts Diploma program, learners will be able to:

  1. Explain terms, concepts and theories of the discipline(s)
  2. Read, write and communicate effectively and creatively across academic disciplines
  3. Ask informed questions to deepen the level of enquiry
  4. Use quantitative and qualitative evidence to support claims
  5. Research and analyze evidence from scholarly and professional publications
  6. Synthesize and summarize literature and data
  7. Demonstrate developing critical, creative thinking and problem-solving skills
  8. Use current and emerging technology
  9. Demonstrate collaborative skills in a multicultural environment
  10. Conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner in an academic environment

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.
Additional Requirements
  • 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.
Graduation and Promotion

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
Term 1
Required Courses

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.

Prerequisites
English Studies 12, or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00
Elective Courses

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 Courses by discipline page for course selections.

Term 2
Required Courses

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.

Prerequisites
English 110, or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00
Elective Courses

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 Courses by discipline page for course selections.

Term 3
Elective 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 Courses by discipline page for course selections.

Term 4
Elective 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 Courses by discipline page for course selections.

Domestic
International
Liberal Arts – Diploma, Year 1
Tuition
$ 2,528
Mandatory Fees
$ 396
Student Union Fees
$ 435
Total
$ 3,359
Liberal Arts – Diploma, Year 2
Tuition
$ 2,528
Mandatory Fees
$ 396
Student Union Fees
$ 435
Total
$ 3,359
Liberal Arts – Diploma, Year 1
Tuition
$ 13,020
Mandatory Fees
$ 592
Student Union Fees
$ 435
Total
$ 14,047
Liberal Arts – Diploma, Year 2
Tuition
$ 13,020
Mandatory Fees
$ 592
Student Union Fees
$ 435
Total
$ 14,047

All amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Tuition amounts are based on a full-time course load. Please note that many programs have additional costs beyond those listed here. For more information, please visit Tuition & Fees.

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