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The Associate of Arts Degree (Education) prepares you for entry into the Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education, the joint teacher-training program offered by Simon Fraser University and NLC. Credits may also be applied toward a degree. You'll take courses in a range of subjects, including English, Geography, History, Math, First Nations Studies, Education, and more.

Education: Associate of Arts Degree

Northern Lights College

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Dawson Creek;Chetwynd;Fort Nelson;Fort St. John

1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (B) or equivalent
    - Note: If you meet the English proficiency requirement using an IELTS score and have a writing band of 6.0 or less, you are required to complete NLC English 099 with at least a "B" grade in your first semester at NLC. 
3. Math 11 (C) or equivalent

Academic Admission Requirement

1. After acceptance into the program and before you can participate in the practicum course (EDUC 252), a Criminal Record Check (Ministry of Justice, Schedule B) will be required. Convictions for certain offenses may disqualify students from participating in practicum course.  

2. Aside from program entry/admission requirements, there are also specific course registration requirements (called course prerequisites) which are listed within Northern Lights College’s course description. Course prerequisite(s) = Course(s) which must be completed prior to registering in a given course. Please make sure you meet the course prerequisites before registering individual courses. 

3. If you do not meet the above admission requirements, you can gain program entry by successfully completing the appropriate assessments and/or upgrading courses. Feedback on the Assessments will be provided to help you make informed decisions about appropriate selection of upgrading courses. For more details, please contact an academic advisor at NLC. 

4. Students who complete the Associate of Arts (Education) Degree are eligible for ACHOTE; however, completion does not guarantee admission into AHCOTE. 

Admission Advice

Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is recommended.

Verify dates and deadlines directly with NLC. 

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit our [How-to guides page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help) for more information.

Northern Lights College

Education: Associate of Arts Degree

Overview

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