University Arts & Science

Academic courses are generally available in both Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, either face-to-face or by video conference. However, travel to Fort St. John will be required for certain courses.

Four academic semesters (60 weeks) with a minimum of 945 hours in total. Students are required to complete this program within a 10 year period from the start date.

May or September start on even years. Full-time students may finish two academic years later, in April. Note that this program has several courses that are only available every two years. Part-time study is also available.

Dawson Creek , Fort St. John, Chetwynd, and Fort Nelson, where resources and interest permit.

The Arts Certificate involves 450 hours of class time and may be completed on a part-time or full-time basis. Where learners are attending full-time, the credential may be completed in 30 weeks.

September, January, or May

Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, and Fort St. John campuses (NOTE: all courses are not available at each campus)

The Associate of Arts Degree involves approximately 900 hours of class time and may be completed on a part-time or full-time basis. Where learners are attending full-time, the credential can be completed in two academic years or 60 weeks.

September, January, or May

Dawson Creek and Fort St. John. Some travel between Dawson Creek and Fort St. John will be required. Certain courses may be available through video-conference and online.

Full-time at 5 courses per semester: 60 weeks or 2 academic years; 1102.5 hours. Part-time study is an option although the Associate of Arts Degree (Health Studies) must be completed within four years of admission.

Start dates in September, January, or May of each year. September starts are recommended for full-time students who want to complete within two years.

Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Chetwynd, and Fort Nelson, where resources and interest permit.

The AA–AHCOTE involves 900 hours of class time and may be completed on a part-time or full-time basis. Where learners are attending full time, the credential may be completed in 60 weeks or two academic years.

September, January, or May

Fort St. John and Dawson Creek, where resources and interest permit.

The Associate of Science Degree involves a minimum of 1050 hours of class time and may be completed on a part-time or full-time basis. Where learners are attending full-time, the credential can be completed in two academic years or 60 weeks.

September, January, or May

Dawson Creek, Fort St. John; delivery to Fort Nelson and Chetwynd can be arranged through the Program Chair.

The Criminology Certificate involves 450 hours of class time and may be completed on a part-time or full-time basis. Where learners are attending full time, the credential may be completed in 30 weeks.

September, January, or May

Dawson Creek and Fort St. John (Fort Nelson and Chetwynd offerings are also available, but students at these locations must consult with the Program Chair before enrolling in the program to ensure course availability.)

60 weeks (or two years of full-time study)

September, January, or May

Fort St. John campus

All courses should be completed within 30 weeks (or two semesters) of full-time study in a single academic year. The Certificate in Engineering consists of a minimum of 930 hours of class time.

September

Fort St. John campus

Most receiving institutions require all courses to be completed within 30 weeks (or two semesters) of full-time study in a single academic year. However, UVic will accept part-time study that is spread over two academic years. The Certificate in Engineering Studies consists of a minimum of 975 hours of class time.

September

Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John and Tumbler Ridge campuses (NOTE: all courses are not available at each campus). Satellite campuses in Dease Lake and Atlin can also receive some courses by distance delivery.

The UNAS Certificate involves 450 hours of class time and may be completed on a part-time or full-time basis. Where learners are attending full time, the credential may be completed in 30 weeks.

September, January, or May

Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, and Fort St. John campuses (NOTE: all courses are not available at each campus)

The Humanities Certificate involves 450 hours of class time and may be completed on a part-time or full-time basis. Where learners are attending full time, the credential may be completed in 30 weeks.

September, January, or May

Fort St. John, with some courses available through distance delivery and face to face on other NLC campuses.

Four academic semesters (64 weeks) with a minimum of 1057 hours in total, practicum hours included. Students are required to complete this program within a 10 year period from the start date.

One cohort every two years starting May and September on even years. Note that part-time learners can start the program in the January semester, but completion in this case could take 3.5 yrs due to the cohort model.