Aboriginal Studies Certificate
(formerly First Nations Certificate)
• Full-time or part-time • Starts:
Program outline
Important dates
September and January • Fees:
Semester 1
September - December
Fall term
$2,803 (one year of arts courses)
ABST 100
An Introduction to the
• Classes: September 6, 2011 -
• One year • Prince George
World View of First Na-
December 16, 2011
tions People
campus
• Exams: December 8 - 16, 2011
ANTH 101
Introduction to Socio-
Cultural Anthropology
Spring term
Careers
CRIM 103
Introduction to the
• Classes: January 3, 2012 - April 20,
Criminal Justice System
The Aboriginal Studies certificate
2012
ENGL 103
Composition and Style
program prepares you for careers in
HIST 103
History of Canada to
• Exams: April 12 - 20, 2012
private, non-profit and government
1867
sectors, and especially for employment
• Study break: February 20 - 24, 2012
by Aboriginal organizations and
Semester 2
January - April
communities.
ABST 101
First Nations Studies II
Revised: 11.08.02
ANTH 102
Introduction to Physical
Note: If you plan to start your degree
Anthropology and Ar-
at CNC, please visit a CNC counsellor/
chaeology
advisor to create a university transfer
ENGL 107
Literature and Compo-
program that will provide a smooth
sition: First Nations Lit-
transition to your university of choice.
erature
GEOG 202
The Surface of the
Admission requirements
Earth
1. Successful completion of one of the
HIST 104
History of Canada since
following:
1867
- Grade 12 (with English 12 or
English 12: First Peoples) or
Course completion
- ABE/CCP Advanced Certificate
Effective September 2012, courses
or
must be completed no more than 10
years prior to the date of graduation in
- GED Certificate or
order to count toward the Aboriginal
- Grade 11, with an outstanding ac-
Studies Certificate.
ademic record, in the year of ap-
This policy applies to CNC courses and
plication.
to all courses transferred from other
Note 1: It is strongly recommended
post-secondary institutions for credit at
that high school students consult their
CNC. Courses more than 10 years old
counsellors to ensure they select the
may be considered for unassigned
most appropriate high school courses
credit. Students should contact the
for their chosen career paths.
Dean to discussion this option.
Note 2: Students who received less
Note: Professional certification or
than a "B" in English 12 or its equiva-
accreditation bodies and receiving
lent are strongly encouraged to select
institutions may have different criteria.
English 103 as their first university
credit English course.
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Note 3: The GED certificate meets the
general admission requirements, but
• Arts, Associate Degree
does not meet specific program or
• Aboriginal Studies, Associate Degree
course prerequisites.
• Women’s Studies and Gender
Note 4: You will need to comply with
Relations Diploma
the prerequisites of the specific courses
you select.
2011-12 CNC program guide and course calendar
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