Liberal Arts - Diploma
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:
- Explain terms, concepts and theories of the discipline(s)
- Read, write and communicate effectively and creatively across academic disciplines
- Ask informed questions to deepen the level of enquiry
- Use quantitative and qualitative evidence to support claims
- Research and analyze evidence from scholarly and professional publications
- Synthesize and summarize literature and data
- Demonstrate developing critical, creative thinking and problem-solving skills
- Use current and emerging technology
- Demonstrate collaborative skills in a multicultural environment
- Conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner in an academic environment
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, as outlined in Policy 8600: Pre-Admissions Basic Skills Assessment (College Readiness Tool CRT), and Policy 8611: Admissions, Applicants to the University Arts and Sciences Program must meet the following requirements to be considered fully qualified:
Academic
a) Students entering UAS courses, with the exceptions in 2- below, require at least 60% or better in English Studies 12, 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.
b) French 102, Spanish 102, and English 51 do not require B.C. English Studies 12 or equivalent as a prerequisite. However, students enrolled in the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program wishing to take English 51 will be governed by the relevant policies and procedures of the International Education Program.
c) The English Studies 12 prerequisite may be waived for exceptional grade 12 students in the Transitions Program. Credit for transitions courses will be withheld until a grade of 60% or better in English Studies 12 is achieved.
d) Students whose first language is not English must fulfill the College’s English language proficiency requirement. See Policy 8611: Admissions.
e) Additional admission requirements may be necessary for particular certificate programs, diploma programs or associate degrees. Course prerequisites and program admission requirements are defined in the appendices at the end of this document, in the Selkirk College calendar, and on the College website www.selkirk.ca
f) Mature students must meet the English Studies 12 requirement and additional course requirements as specified in the college calendar.
- 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.
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
The following is a sample selection of courses that may be chosen for the Liberal Arts Diploma. Students are advised to meet with an academic counsellor to discuss their course selection.
GRADUATION/CERTIFICATES
Diplomas
The School of University Arts and Science offers a number of diploma programs. Completion of the diploma program requires a student to complete at least sixty (60) credits of University Arts and Science courses in selected areas with a “P” grade or better in each course, and a minimum GPA of 2.00. The admission requirements, graduation requirements, and course of studies for each diploma program are defined in individual program pages in the Selkirk College calendar, and on the college website www.selkirk.ca
Courses
ENGL110 - College Composition
ENGL 110 introduces students to the world of scholarly writing -- reading it, thinking about it, and producing it as academic researchers. Students will explore how professional and/or academic writers across disciplines communicate to a variety of audiences. Students will practice active reading, writing and critical thinking skills by conducting scholarly research on a topic. This course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to write effectively within academic contexts.
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.
ENGL111 - Introduction to Literature
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tuition & Fees
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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