An Associate of Science Degree is earned upon successful completion of 60 university-transferable credits. In most cases, the degree allows students to transfer to a university and enter the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree program. Many universities prefer candidates with an Associate Degree and will accept students at a lower grade point average.

To earn a specialization with the Associate Degree, students must complete 18 or more credits (of the 60 credits required for the degree) in a given academic discipline, and at least nine of those 18 credits must be considered second-year courses. A specialized Associate of Science Degree can lead into a Major or Minor Bachelor of Science Degree program at a university.

An Associate Degree with thematic focus is also available. Students must complete the same 60 credits required for an Associate of Science Degree, but select from courses that share a similar theme.

Students planning to complete a Bachelor of Science degree at a B.C. university should consider Douglas College’s Associate of Science Degree. It allows students to complete two years (60 credits) of first- and second-year university-level courses, including credits in math, sciences and electives. Students can then transfer to university and enter the third year of a four-year Bachelor of Science program. Many universities prefer candidates with an Associate Degree and will accept students at a lower grade point average.

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.

An Associate Degree with thematic focus is also available. Students must complete the same 60 credits required for an Associate of Science Degree, but select from courses that share a similar theme.

Students planning to complete a Bachelor of Science degree at a B.C. university should consider Douglas College’s Associate of Science Degree. It allows students to complete two years (60 credits) of first- and second-year university-level courses, including credits in math, sciences and electives. Students can then transfer to university and enter the third year of a four-year Bachelor of Science program. Many universities prefer candidates with an Associate Degree and will accept students at a lower grade point average.