Associate Degrees in Arts and Science

An Associate Degree is a formal credential that recognizes the successful completion of sixty (60) credits in the Arts and Sciences program. An Associate of Arts degree and an Associate of Science degree are offered. Specializations within the Associate Degrees include: Art History, Applied Ethics, British Columbia (B.C.) Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Creative Writing, CultureNet (Culture and Technology), English, Global Stewardship, Latin American Studies, Mathematics and Statistics, Psychology and Physics.

Some other universities grant full transfer credit (60 credits) and may grant priority admission for associate degree holders.

Associate of Arts Degree

To be eligible for the Associate of Arts Degree, a student must have

  1. Completed 60 credits of courses that have assigned or unassigned Arts and Sciences credit at the 100-level or higher at the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, the University of Victoria, or the University of Northern British Columbia.

  2. Completed at least 30 of these 60 credits within five years preceding the awarding of the Associate Degree.

  3. Completed at least 30 of these 60 credits at Capilano University within five years preceding the awarding of the degree, of which at least 12 credits are in courses that have assigned or unassigned Arts and Sciences credit at the 200-level or higher.

  4. Completed at least six credits in courses that have assigned or unassigned Arts and Sciences credit at the 100-level in English.

  5. Completed at least 18 credits in Arts courses (other than English) that have assigned or unassigned university transferable credit at the 100-level; at least six of these credits must be in the Humanities, and at least six of these credits must be in the Social Sciences, and no more than six credits shall be in any one subject area.

  6. Completed at least 18 credits in Arts courses (other than English) that have assigned or unassigned university transferable credit at the 200-level or higher, these credits must be in at least two different subject areas.

  7. Completed at least nine credits in Science courses, including at least three credits in Mathematics or Computing Science or Statistics (i.e. any statistics course that transfers to a university as a 100-level or higher Science course; Psychology 213 may be used) and at least three credits in a Laboratory Science course (i.e. any course in the Science's list worth three credits or more and with a lab of at least two hours, but excluding any course in Applied Science or Computing Science).

  8. Completed at least nine credits in courses that have assigned or unassigned university transferable credit at the 100-level or higher; credits may be for Arts and Sciences courses in subjects listed under the Classification of Subjects for Associate Degrees section following, or for university transferable courses in other subjects (e.g. Commerce, Business Administration, Communications).

  9. Achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 over all of the courses counting towards the requirement.

Note

History courses are considered as Humanities credits for the purpose of the Associate Degree.

Table 1. General Course Requirements for Associate of Arts Degree

Courses/ProgramsCreditsConditions
Total Credits60.0 
English6.0100 Level
Arts Courses 100 Level -only six credits max. in one subject area
Humanities6.0-excludes English
Social Sciences6.0 
Social Sciences or Humanities6.0 
Arts Courses18.0200 Level or Higher - Credits must be in at least two subject areas
Science Courses 100 Level or Higher
Mathematics or Comp. Science or Statistics3.0-Psychology 213 may be used
Laboratory Science3.0-requires min. two-hr. lab per week and excludes any course in Applied Science or Computing Science
Science Courses3.0 
Electives[a]9.0100 Level or Higher

[a] May be Arts or Science courses or other subjects, e.g. Commerce, Business Administration, Communications with university transfer credits.

Associate of Science Degree

To be eligible for the Associate of Science Degree, a student must have

  1. Completed 60 credits of courses that have assigned or unassigned university transferable credit at the 100-level or higher at the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, the University of Victoria, or the University of Northern British Columbia.

  2. Completed at least 30 of these 60 credits within five years preceding the awarding of the Associate Degree.

  3. Completed at least 30 of these 60 credits at Capilano University within five years preceding the awarding of the degree, of which at least 12 credits are in courses which have assigned or unassigned Arts and Sciences credit at the 200-level or higher.

  4. Completed at least six credits in courses that have assigned or unassigned university transferable credit at the 100-level in English.

  5. Completed at least three credits from the following Capilano Calculus courses: Mathematics 108, 109, 116, 126, 230, or 231; plus an additional 3 credits of Math.

  6. Completed at least 18 credits in Science courses that have assigned or unassigned university transferable credit at the 100-level; no more than six credits shall be in one subject area.

  7. Completed at least 18 credits in Science courses that have assigned or unassigned university transferable credit at the 200-level or higher; these credits must be in at least two subject areas.

  8. Completed at least six credits in Arts courses that have assigned or unassigned university transferable credit at the 100-level or higher, excluding English and excluding any course that has university transferable credit in both Arts and Sciences (e.g. Mathematics).

  9. Completed at least six credits in courses that have assigned or unassigned university transferable credit at the 100-level or higher; these credits may be for Arts and Sciences courses in subjects listed under the Classification of Subjects for Associate Degrees section following, or for university transferable courses in other subjects (e.g. Commerce, Business Administration, Communications).

  10. Achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 over all the courses counting towards the requirement.

Table 2. General Courses Requirements for an Associate of Science Degree

Courses/ProgramsCreditsConditions
Total Credits60.0 
English6.0100 Level
Mathematics3.0from Mathematics 108, 109, 116, 126, 230 or 231
Mathematics3.0additional 3 credits of transferable Mathematics
Science18.0100 Level - only six credit max. in one subject area
Science18.0200 Level or Higher – must be in at least two subject areas
Arts Elective6.0100 Level or Higher – excluding English and courses that have transfer credit in both Arts and Science (e.g. Mathematics)
Electives[a]6.0100 Level or Higher

[a] May be Arts or Sciences courses or other subjects, e.g. Commerce, Business Administration, Communications with university transferable credits.
Classification of Subjects for Associate Degrees

Only those Capilano University courses with university transfer credit at the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, the University of Victoria, or the University of Northern British Columbia will count towards the Associate Degree.

For the purpose of the above requirements, Capilano University courses are categorized as follows:

ARTS

Humanities

Art History, Chinese, English, French, German, History, Japanese, Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, Spanish, Studio Art, Theatre, Women’s Studies (100, 104, 106, 130)

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Criminology, Economics, Geography (Human) (100, 101, 102, 106, 200, 201, 202, 205, 208, 210), Political Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Women’s Studies (100, 102, 108, 110, 113, 115, 122, 124, 126, 140, 150, 220)

SCIENCES

Sciences

Applied Science, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Geography (Physical) (112, 114, 212, 214, 221), Geology, Human Kinetics, Kinesiology, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics

Note

Some courses in the subjects listed above may not carry Arts and Sciences transfer credit and/or satisfy major requirements at a particular university. Please consult the B.C. Transfer Guide, university calendars, or the Advising Centre.

Classification of Courses for Capilano University Degrees

Quantitative/Analytical courses are defined as courses which have either quantitative (numerical, geometric) or formal (deductive, probabilistic) reasoning as part of their primary subject matter, or make substantial use of such reasoning in practical problem solving, critical evaluation, or analysis. A Quantitative/Analytical course is a requirement of all University baccalaureate degrees as per Capilano University Senate policy S2009-03.

The quantitative/analytical courses (approved May 2010) are as follows:

ARTS

Humanities

Philosophy 110, 120, 202

Social Sciences

Commerce 290 with Commerce 291, Commerce 291 with Commerce 290, Commerce 293, 294, Economics 111, 112, 207, 210, 250, 290, 291, Geography 214, Psychology 212, 213

BUSINESS

Business

Business Computing 223, Business Finance 141 with Business Finance 142, Business Finance 142 with Business Finance 141

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications

Communications 260

SCIENCES

Sciences

Astronomy 106, 107, Chemistry 101, 110, 111, 154, 200, 201, 205, 206, Computing Science 107, 120, 121, 126, 210, 211, 212, Mathematics 101, 102, 105, 108, 109, 116, 124, 126, 152, 190, 200, 204, 205, 215, 224, 230, 231, 235, Physics 110, 111, 114, 115, 116, 201, Physics 210 with Physics 211, Physics 211 with Physics 210, Physics 218 with Physics 210 & Physics 211, Physics 222

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