Intercultural and International Studies (Associate Degree)
Curriculum Guideline
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 60 University Transfer credits as listed below
- A minimum program GPA of 2.00 is required
- All courses must be University Transferable - a University Transferable course is a course that transfers to one of the Research Universities - SFU, UBC (UBCV or UBCO), UNBC, or UVIC in the BC Transfer Guide
- 50% (30 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Specializations are not noted on credentials but will be noted on the transcript
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: seven (7) years
Course Requirements:
Students must fulfill all of the general requirements of the Associate of Arts Degree. Students pursuing an Associate of Arts Degree in Intercultural and International Studies must also complete the following program specific requirements:
| Students must complete all courses in List A | ||
| List A: Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| CMNS 1104 |
Foundations of Intercultural Communication |
3.00 |
| INST 1100 |
Introduction to International Studies |
3.00 |
| Students must complete at least one course in List B | ||
| List B: Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
| CMNS 1217 |
Intercultural Communication in the Workplace |
3.00 |
| CMNS 2317 |
Intercultural Conflict in Interpersonal Relationships |
3.00 |
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Students must complete at least one course in List C |
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| List C: Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
| ANTH 1100 |
Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology |
3.00 |
| GEOG 1100 |
Introduction to Human Geography |
3.00 |
| HIST 1104 |
World History Since 1945 |
3.00 |
| HIST 1105 |
Global Issues in Historical perspective |
3.00 |
| Students must complete two consecutive levels of one language (two courses) in List D | ||
| List D: Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MODL 1191, MODL 1192, MODL 2291, MODL 2292 |
Mandarin Chinese |
6.00 |
| French | 6.00 | |
| German | 6.00 | |
| Japanese | 6.00 | |
| Spanish | 6.00 | |
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Students must complete at least six courses in List E |
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List E: Course Number |
Course Title | Credits |
| Indigenous Cultures of British Columbia | 3.00 | |
| Canadian Indigenous Cultures | 3.00 | |
| Anthropology in Developing Countries | 3.00 | |
| Globalization, World Economy | 3.00 | |
| Reading Literature and Culture (designated section) | 3.00 | |
| Reading Fiction (designated section) | 3.00 | |
| Topics in World Literature (designated section) | 3.00 | |
| Social Geography | 3.00 | |
| World History, 1900-1945 | 3.00 | |
| War and Society | 3.00 | |
| World Religions - Oriental | 3.00 | |
| World Religions - Occidental | 3.00 | |
| Introduction to the Language and Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World | 3.00 | |
| Philosophy and Religion | 3.00 | |
| Introduction to World Politics | 3.00 | |
| Current International Issues | 3.00 | |
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3.00 | |
| Cultural Psychology | 3.00 | |
| Canadian Society | 3.00 | |
| Race and Ethnicity | 3.00 | |
* For the relevant sections of ENGL 1102, ENGL 1106, and ENGL 3160 please consult the English Department.
The following are the general requirements for an Associate of Arts Degree at any BC college:
- 6 credits first-year English* electives
- 6 credits Humanities electives
- 6 credits Social Sciences electives
- 6 credits Arts** electives
- 18 credits second-year Arts** electives in 2 or more subject areas
- 3 credits Lab Science elective
- 3 credits Math, Statistics or Computing Science elective
- 3 credits Math, Statistics or Science elective
- 9 credits other University Transfer electives
*English courses can include courses in written Communications (CMNS) and Creative Writing (CRWR) that transfer to one of the BC research universities (SFU, UBCV, UBCO, UNBC, or UVIC) as English credit. A maximum of 3 credits can come from such an equivalent; at least 3 credits must be earned in an actual ENGL course, so-named. For purposes of the Associate of Arts degree, English courses cannot be counted as Humanities courses.
** Arts courses are available in the Faculty of Languages, Literature, and Performing Arts, and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. To confirm whether a course is designated as "humanities" or "social sciences", check the Associate of Arts degree graduation checklist. Economics courses are Arts courses. Arts courses may also include Mathematics courses.
Definitions:
A course is defined by the subject for which it is granted transfer credit at one of the research universities (SFU, UBCV, UBCO, UNBC, or UVIC).
- An Arts course is defined as any course in a subject area for which there is a Baccalaureate of Arts Degree at one of the research universities.
- A Science course is defined as any course in a subject area for which there is a Baccalaureate of Science Degree or Baccalaureate of Applied Science Degree at one of the research universities.
- The requirements specified above are intended to provide breadth of exposure to a variety of disciplines in both Arts and Sciences. In some instances there may be some ambiguity as to whether a course is in the Humanities or Social Sciences and is an Arts course or a Science course. Most Physical Geography and Mathematics would be designated as Science courses.
- A course in an "other" area is defined as any course in a subject area for which there is a Baccalaureate Degree other than in Arts, Science or Applied Science at one of the research universities.
- A first-year course is defined as a course that has assigned or unassigned transfer credit at the 100-level at one of the research universities.
- A second-year course is defined as a course that has assigned or unassigned transfer credit at the 200-level or higher level at one of the research universities.
- A laboratory science course is one in which a substantial component of instruction involves the study of natural phenomena, either in the laboratory or in the field.
For detailed information you should meet with a Student Success Advisor.
Co-operative Education Option:
Students enrolled in this program may be eligible for a Co-operative Education designation. Co-operative Education involves alternating full-time academic and work terms. For information contact the Co-operative Education Office.