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| School | Okanagan College | | |
| Location | Kelowna, BC, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 21,000
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| Degree | Associate | | |
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| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 60% | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent. English 12 with minimum of 60% or alternative (see school calendar). | | |
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| Description | This course of study is offered within the Associate of Arts degree program, which prepares students to complete a BA at an affiliated university. Okanagan College offers first- and second-year university transfer courses in Communications. Our Arts courses focus on media analysis and advanced communications skills and offer students the opportunity to critically examine cultural messages in everyday life. The Department is committed to helping students develop competency in media literacy and to allowing students to link course material to their lived experience.
These courses can be counted toward the Associate Degree of Arts as well as the Advanced Certificate in Communication. In the completion of the Associate degree, students may choose to complete an emphasis in Communications. Our courses also feature in the following Diploma Programs: Diploma in Communications, Culture, and Journalism Studies (CCJS); Diploma in Journalism Studies (being phased out & replaced by CCJS); Diploma in Media and Cultural Studies (being phased out & replaced by CCJS); and Diploma in Writing and Publishing. | | |
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.