The Associate of Science Degrees is provincial credentials offered by many institutions in the BC Transfer System. The associate degree is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students for life as an educated person, and to lay a solid foundation for further study.

The associate degree curriculum comprises two years of university level study in a variety of academic areas. Students are required to complete a broad range of course offerings balanced with in-depth study in specific disciplines.

Since many students will continue their studies, the requirements are sufficiently flexible to enable students to complete the required prerequisites for upper level course work in their intended major. Students will be exposed to a program of study that seeks to develop:

-an interest in and curiosity about the world around them

-an understanding of the global context in which they live and work

-acceptance of the social responsibilities that come with the benefits of advanced learning.

Coast Mountain College (previously known as Northwest Community College) is a publicly funded, government accredited, public post-secondary educational institution. Founded in 1975, the College serves 11 communities in the spectacularly beautiful Northwestern region of British Columbia, Canada. It is a student-centred college offering a full range of academic degree, diploma, and certificate programmes in Arts, Business, Health, and Science for international students—all of which provide excellent exposure to Canadian life and culture.

It is also known to offer:

• Quality instruction 
• Transfer credits to university programmes
• Small class sizes and individual attention
• Exposure to Canadian life and culture
• Easy transfer from language training to other post-secondary programmes
• Combined English language/career programmes available for groups of 12 or more students

In as little as two years, students can complete an associate degree in Arts or Science. For those who wish to continue their studies, all associate degree courses are equivalent to university courses and can be transferred to other post-secondary institutions.

Business Administration one-year certificate and two-year diploma programmes offer well-rounded business education and a solid background for a wide range of professional career choices and further educational opportunities.

The Applied Coastal Ecology programme delivers the applied biological & ecological skills needed to work in coastal ecosystems.

With many options of programmes, Coast Mountain College provides quality learning experiences that help prepare students for a successful future.