Associate of Arts Communication

An Associate Degree is equivalent to the first two years of a four-year university degree. Universities in British Columbia will guarantee 60 transfer credits to holders of an Associate Degree. Students must meet the grade point average (GPA) established by each university for admission. Upon completion, students qualify to apply for a post-graduate work permit in Canada.

• The Associate of Arts Degree in Communication allows students to learn about the various critical approaches to media and technology in historical and cultural contexts. It also prepares students to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Communication or a related field.

• Students will explore and analyze the various dimensions of communication.

• Graduates will gain literacy in media and information technologies.

• Students will be able to explore various areas in Communication such as advertising, cultural industries, informational technology, history of media, digital media, political economy, and television.