Associate of Arts

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The Associate of Arts Degree requires students to complete a minimum of 60 credits of University Transferable courses, including 6 credits of first-year English, 9 credits of Science/Mathematics, 36 credits in Arts with 18 credits from second-year courses, and 9 credits of Arts, Science, or other areas. This breadth of study allows graduates the opportunity to transfer into the 3rd year of a bachelor's degree at leading Canadian universities. BENEFITS OF AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE Associate of Arts Degree students who are studying full–time are eligible to work up to 20 hours per week. Some universities give priority admission to Associate Degree holders. Some universities accept transfer of all 60 credits of an Associate Degree.