Associate of Arts in Archaeological and Cultural Resource Management Specialization

at Coast Mountain College - Terrace Campus Canada

CMTN’s Business Administration program gives you the credentials and expertise to get ahead in today’s competitive workplace. Whether you want to work as an administrator in an office, pursue a specialized career in business and finance, or start your own company, CMTN offers two-year diplomas that can help take you where you want to go.

CMTN’s Business Administration program gives you the credentials and expertise to get ahead in today’s competitive workplace. Whether you want to work as an administrator in an office, pursue a specialized career in business and finance, or start your own company, CMTN offers two-year diplomas that can help take you where you want to go.

The Associate Degree in Arts — Archaeological & Cultural Resource Management Specialization emphasizes classroom and field-based learning in which students gain valuable applied research skills and experience in the growing field of archaeology and cultural resource management. The Northwest region and First Nations communities provide the rich environment to learn about cultural heritage and interpretation, archaeological and cultural assessment, and how those fields apply to tourism, museums, and community cultural resource management.

Transform your culinary career with CMTN’s West Coast Culinary Diploma. This experiential program will prepare students for a career as a Chef with an understanding of local food source harvesting and processing. Entrenched in cultures of the West Coast and with a focus on food source to table curriculum, this program engages students in the kitchen and on the land. Students learn from experienced Red Seal Chefs in our modern CMTN kitchen as well as those who hold extensive cultural knowledge.

A career as a Chef holds many exciting and challenging opportunities. From fine dining establishments to food trucks and work camps Graduates of this program are prepared for a variety careers in the kitchen.

Co-op- Optional
This diploma has an essential co-op work placement that students must complete in order to graduate. The co-op placement (work internship) means that students can earn a wage while working outside the classroom in order to meet the graduation requirements of the program.

The Environmental Geoscience Specialization encompasses a broad range of disciplines that allow students to develop an understanding of Earth’s related natural systems and processes. Graduates will be well versed in atmospheric, hydrological, ecological, and geological studies and may go on to complete degrees in geography, geology or biology or may find work in a variety of fields, such as mining and mineral exploration, fisheries, wildlife and freshwater management, climate modelling and green energy production. Fieldwork and Yfield-based methods are an integral part of this Associate Degree.

This credential also provides you with the first two years required for a B.Sc (Integrated) degree at the Terrace Campus of the University of Northern BC.  This program is designed specifically to provide CMTN Environmental Geoscience students with a full Bachelor of Science degree in two more years with an emphasis on aquatic sciences and environmental remediation. 

he Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees are provincial credentials offered by many institutions in the BC Transfer System. The associate degree is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students for life as an educated person, and to lay a solid foundation for further study.

The associate degree curriculum comprises two years of university level study in a variety of academic areas. Students are required to complete a broad range of course offerings balanced with in-depth study in specific disciplines. Since many students will continue their studies, the requirements are sufficiently flexible to enable students to complete the required prerequisites for upper level course work in their intended major. Students will be exposed to a program of study that seeks to develop:

• An interest in and curiosity about the world around them
• An understanding of the global context in which they live and work
• An appreciation of intellectual thought and human creativity
• An openness to a variety of viewpoints
• A capacity for and interest in self directed life-long learning
• Acceptance of the social responsibilities that come with the benefits of advanced learning.

Do you wish to become a skilled social services practitioner, helping and supporting people with different needs? 
The Social Service Worker (SSW) program integrates university credit courses with social service career courses, and combines classroom theory with the practical skills necessary for employment in a broad range of social services occupations.

Practicum opportunities available in Northwest communities allow you to practice what you learn in workplace settings and gain valuable practical experience. SSW Certificate graduates are prepared to work at the para-professional level or to continue their education to diploma and degree levels of education. SSW Diploma program graduates can either work at the para-professional level or continue their education to a degree.

Have you ever considered if our criminal justice system is fair and effective? Examine how the police, courts and prison system respond to criminal behaviour.

In this field school you will experience what it is like working in the Criminal Justice System by:

• Exploring forensic techniques used to investigate criminals and crime scenes
• Getting a close-up look at the court process by participating in a mock trial with actual members of the criminal justice system
• Examining the differences between retributive and restorative justice

Throughout this two-week field study, issues of contemporary interest will be explored including: wrongful convictions, mental health and the law, murdered/missing Aboriginal women and girls, serial killers, racial profiling and police deviance.

The Post-Degree Business Diploma allows you to support your existing education with a strong understanding of business practices.  Upon completing this two-year diploma, you will acquire skills appropriate for business managers and entrepreneurs. This program will be of particular interest if you are planning to manage or open a business focused on delivering a product or service related to your undergraduate education and experience.

Engineers play an integral part in the future of human experience by combining imagination with knowledge. Our program immerses you in extensive laboratory time, experiential learning opportunities, various group projects, and community-based learning. When suitable, projects are done in collaboration with community organizations and companies.

In British Columbia all colleges and universities have agreed upon a Common First-Year Engineering Curriculum (CFYEC). Completed in one year from September to June, our Engineering program covers the entire CFYEC curriculum. Upon completing the first year of an engineering degree at CMTN you can then transfer into the second year at the institution and program of your choice.