The Associate of Arts Degree program is a foundational degree completed over a 2-year period. Students within the Associate of Arts Degree program gain multi-disciplinary knowledge in the faculties of arts, humanities, and social sciences, and develop their critical thinking and research skills. The program provides a comprehensive learning experience that also allows students to customize their coursework in order to focus on an area of personal interest.

Upon completion of the Associate of Arts Degree program, students may choose to either enter the workforce or continue their studies in pursuit of a bachelor degree. International students completing the Associate of Arts Degree program are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

The Associate of Arts degree program develops academic skills in the following areas: • Reading comprehension • Written and oral communication • Mathematical and scientific reasoning • Computer and technological literacy • Research and evaluative skills • Analysis, synthesis, and integration of knowledge • Critical thinking and problem solving • Application of theoretical understanding to practice • Collaborative and team-based experience