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Thanks to videoconferencing and online opportunities we are able to offer many courses at various campuses. On pages 55 to 57, location refers to instructor-led location of programs.

Arts

Courses transfer to degree programs at other universities. Or complete an associate degree, certificate or diploma.

coastmountaincollege.ca/arts

Associate of Arts Degrees

Archaeological & Cultural Resource Management Specialization

Location: Terrace & Prince Rupert Intakes: September & January Length: 2 years Requirements: English 12 or equivalent. Individual courses in program require the equivalent to Math 11.

Criminology Specialization

Location: Terrace & Prince Rupert Intakes: September & January Length: 2 years Requirements: English 12 or equivalent

First Nations Studies Specialization

Location: Terrace & Prince Rupert Intakes: September & January Length: 2 years Requirements: English 12 or equivalent

General Studies in Arts

Location: Terrace & Prince Rupert Intakes: September & January Length: 2 years Requirements: English 12 or equivalent

Sustainable Communities Specialization

Location: Prince Rupert Intakes: September & January Length: 2 years Requirements: English 12 or equivalent. Individual courses in program require the equivalent to Math 11.

Diploma

Criminology

Location: Terrace, Smithers & Prince Rupert Intakes: September & January Length: 2 years Requirements: English 12 or equivalent

Field Schools

Criminal Justice Haida Gwaii People of the Skeena Permaculture Design Sense of Place: Gitga’at Territory Seaweed Camp Stewart/Telegraph Creek

Degree Partnerships

Bachelor of Arts at UNBC Bachelor of Education at UNBC Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies at Royal Roads Bachelor of Arts at UVic Bachelor of Technology in Forensics Investigation at BCIT Bachelor’s Degree at Monash University (Australia) Masters of Arts at Monash University (Australia) Bachelor of Arts or Criminal Justice at Park University (USA) Bachelor of Education at VIA (Denmark) Bachelor of Arts at Lapland University (Finland)

Business

Complete one of our associate degree, certificate or diploma programs and transfer to degree programs at other universities in the province and around the world.

coastmountaincollege.ca/business

Post Degree Diploma

Business Administration

Location: Terrace, Smithers & Prince Rupert Intakes: September, January & May Length: 2 years Requirements: English 12 and Foundations of Math 11 or equivalents, and an accredited Bachelor’s Degree (min. 3 years) from a recognized institution.

Diploma

Business Administration

Location: Terrace, Smithers & Prince Rupert Intakes: September, January & May Length: 2 years Requirements: English 12 and Foundations of Math 11 or equivalents

Certificate

Business Administration

Location: Terrace, Smithers, Prince Rupert & Masset Intakes: September, January & May Length: 2 years Requirements: English 12 and Foundations of Math 11 or equivalents

Degree Partnerships

Bachelor of Business Administration at Ascenda School of Management (Vancouver) Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainability and International Business at Royal Roads University Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management at Royal Roads University Bachelor of Business Administration at Universidad Atlantica (Portugal) Bachelor of Business Administration at Lapland University (Finland) Bachelor of Science Management at Park University (USA) Bachelor of Business Administration at VIA (Denmark)

Field School

Rural Challenges in Marketing Opportunities in the Skeena

Subject to change. The reader should recognize changes may occur. Our official calendar is on coastmountaincollege.ca, refer to it for the most up-to-date information.

Focus on traditional Indigenous Northwest Coast art and learn from world-renowned artists at our Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art.

Diploma

First Nations Fine Arts Intakes: September, January & July Length: 2 years Requirements: Must be of First Nations descent. English 10 and Math 10 or equivalents. Portfolio/samples of artwork and interview with instructors.

Certificate

First Nations Fine Arts

Intakes: September, January & July Length: 1 year Requirements: Must be of First Nations descent. English 10 and Math 10 or equivalents. Portfolio/ samples of artwork and interview with instructors.

Health & Social Services

Classroom theory and practical skills needed in a range of health and social services jobs. coastmountaincollege.ca/health-social-services

Integrated Degree

Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing with UNBC

Location: Terrace Intakes: September Length: 4 years (Years 1 & 2 at Coast Mountain College. Years 3 & 4 at UNBC) Requirements: UNBC admission requirements. Complete the equivalent of the following: BC secondary courses with a minimum 67% or better: English 12 and Foundations Math 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 or Principles Math 11 and Chemistry 11 or equivalents. Biology 12 or equivalent with a minimum 73% within five years of application. Upon acceptance: CPR Level C, immunizations and a Criminal Record Check. NOTE: Admissions deadline is March 31.

Diploma

Practical Nursing

Location: Terrace Intakes: September Length: 13 months Requirements: Grade 12 graduation, Biology 12, English 12, Foundations Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11 or Principles Math 11. PNUR 103 or equivalents. Successful completion of a recognized HCA certificate program and 600 hours of relevant field experience.

Early Childhood Care & Education

Location: Terrace Intakes: September & January Length: 2 years Requirements: Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 12 or equivalent. Two references, written statement, immunizations and a Criminal Record Check.

Social Services Worker

Location: Terrace Intakes: September Length: 2 years Requirements: English 12 or equivalent. Individual courses require the equivalent to Math 11. Practicum requirements: resume, written statement, two references, 45 hours work/volunteer experience in a human services setting within last three years, and a Criminal Record Check.

Certificate

Health Care Assistant

Location: Terrace, Prince Rupert, Smithers & Masset Intakes: January Length: 29 weeks Requirements: English 11 or equivalent. Must successfully complete an English assessment test. Clinical requirements: Standard First Aid, CPR Level C certification, FoodSafe Level 1, WHMIS, immunizations and a Criminal Record Check.

Social Services Worker

Location: Terrace Intakes: September Length: 1 year Requirements: English 12 or equivalent. Individual courses require equivalent to Math 11. Practicum requirements: resume, written statement, two references, 45 hrs of work/volunteer experience in a human services setting within last three years, and a Criminal Record Check. 56

Education Assistant

Location: Terrace, Prince Rupert, Smithers & Masset Intakes: September Length: 1 year Requirements: English 12 or equivalent. Must successfully complete an English assessment test. Two character refferences Documentation of a minimum of 45 hours of satisfactory work or volunteer experience in a human service agency or agencies related to the training program within the last three years, immunizations and a Criminal Record Check.

Degree Partnerships

Bachelor of Science in Nursing at UNBC

Science

Transfer courses to degree programs at other universities in the province and around the world., or complete your associate degree, certificate or diploma. coastmountaincollege.ca/science

Associate Degree

Environmental Geoscience Specialization

Location: Terrace & Prince Rupert Intakes: September & January Length: 2 years Requirements: English 12 or equivalent. Individual courses in the program require the equivalents to Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Physics 11 and Math 11.

General Studies

Location: Terrace & Prince Rupert Intakes: September & January Length: 2 years Requirements: English 12 or equivalent. Individual courses in the program require the equivalents to Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Physics 11 and Math 12.

Post-Degree Diploma

Applied Coastal Ecology

Location: Prince Rupert Intakes: September & January Length: 1 year Requirements: English 12 or equivalent. Individual courses in the program require the equivalents to Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Physics 11 and Math 12.

Diploma

Applied Coastal Ecology

Location: Prince Rupert Intakes: September & January Length: 2 years Requirements: English 12 or equivalent. Individual courses in the program require the equivalents to Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Physics 11 and Math 12.

Certificate

Applied Earth & Environmental Studies

Location: Terrace & Prince Rupert Intakes: September & January Length: 1 year Requirements: English 12 or equivalent. Individual courses in the program require the equivalents to Biology 11, Chemistry 11 and Math 11.

Engineering

Location: Terrace Intakes: September Length: 1 year Requirements: English 12 or equivalent. Individual courses in the program require the equivalents to Math 12, Chemistry 11 and Physics 12.

Physical Sciences

Location: Terrace Intakes: September Length: 1 year Requirements: English 12 or equivalent. Individual courses in the program require the equivalents to Math 12, Chemistry 11 and Physics 12.

Field Schools

Coast Mountain Ecology Haida Gwaii Kitsumkalum Rainforests and Coastal Communities Stewart/Telegraph Creek Icefields to Oceans

Bachelor of Engineering in Mining & Mineral Resource Engineering at BCIT Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management at Royal Roads University Bachelor of Environmental Science at Royal Roads University Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Conservation at UBC Bachelor of Science at UNBC Bachelor of Integrated Science at UNBC Bachelor of Science at UVic Bachelor of Engineering at UVic Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Universidad Atlantica (Portugal) Bachelor of Science at Lapland University (Finland) Bachelor of Engineering at Lapland University (Finland) Bachelor of Science Management at Park University (USA) Mining Engineering and Technology Degree at BCIT

Trades

Our Red Seal designated Foundation and Apprenticeship Trades programs are designed to maximize practical skills. coastmountaincollege.ca/trades

Automotive

Location & Intakes: Terrace. Refer to website for dates. Length: 30 weeks Requirements: Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.*

Carpentry

Location & Intakes: Terrace and mobile. Refer to website for dates. Length: 24 weeks Requirements: Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.*

Electrical

Location & Intakes: Terrace and Prince Rupert. Refer to website for dates. Length: 7 months Requirements: Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Physics 11 (recommended) and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.*

Esthetics

Location & Intakes: Refer to website. Length: 26 weeks Requirements: Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Physics 11 (recommended) and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.*

Hairdressing

Location & Intakes: Terrace. Refer to website for dates. Length: 43 weeks Requirements: Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.*

Heavy Mechanical Trades

Location & Intakes: Terrace. Refer to website for dates Length: 36 weeks Requirements: Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.*

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Location & Intakes: Refer to website. Length: 20 weeks Requirements: Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.* A Criminal Record Check is required.

Parts and Warehousing

Location & Intakes: Refer to website. Length: 21 weeks Requirements: Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.* OFA Level 1 is recommended.

Subject to change and revision. The reader should recognize changes may occur. Our official calendar is on coastmountaincollege.ca, refer to it for the most up-to-date information.

Professional Cook (LEVEL 1)

Location & Intakes: Terrace and Gitlaxt’aamiks. Refer to website for dates. Length: 14 weeks Requirements: Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.* OFA Level 1 is recommended.

Professional Cook (LEVEL 2 & 3)

Location & Intakes: Refer to website. Length: 28 weeks Requirements: Must have level 1 to start level 2 + 1000 workplace hours in professional cooking. Must have level 2 to start level 3 + agreement with employer to sponsor apprentice. Occupational First Aid Level 1 is recommended.

Welding

Location & Intakes: Terrace. Refer to website for dates. Length: 40 weeks Requirements: Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.*

West Coast Culinary

Location & Intakes: Refer to website. Length: 2 years Requirements: Grade 12 graduation or mature student. English 10 and Apprenticeship Workplace Math 10 or equivalents.* OFA Level 1 is recommended.

Youth Train in Trades

Dual credit program. See individual trades foundation programs for offerings. Requirements: Must be enrolled in a BC Ministry of Education graduation program. Age 19 or under. Registered with the ITA as a youth apprentice. Contact your school counselor for details and eligibility.

* Or successful completion of a CAT Assessment Test or permission of instructor.

Upgrading & foundational learning

Prepare for career opportunities or complete required courses needed at Coast Mountain College. coastmountaincollege.ca/upgrading

Career & College Preparation (CCP)

Upgrade course prerequisites, improve your grades and complete your adult dogwood diploma with our flexible CCP program. Location: Terrace, Smithers, Prince Rupert & Hazelton Intakes: Fall, Winter & Spring Length: Varies Requirements: 18 yrs OR have Grade 12; OR be 17 yrs and out of public school for at least one year; AND meet with an Educational Advisor.

Link to Employment & Academic Pathways (LEAP)

Develop and practice employment skills through our community work-experience placement. This program is for adults with special learning needs.

• Retail Services Program • Workplace Literacy and Numeracy

Location: Terrace Intakes: Fall Length: 36 weeks Requirements: Completion of an intake interview with the program coordinator. This program is designed for students with learning difficulties. Minimum Level Literacy 101 functioning and ability to count to 100.

coastmountaincollege.ca/upgrading

Transfer your credits

Start at Coast Mountain College and finish at universities located all over BC, Canada and the World.

BC Transfer agreements

The BC Transfer System enables you to receive credit at institutions throughout BC for courses completed at Coast Mountain College. Discover your transfer options and visit: bctransferguide.ca