Associate of Arts Degree (Education)

About this programme

The Associate of Arts Degree (Education) prepares students for entry into the Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education (AHCOTE) , the joint teacher-training program offered by Simon Fraser University and NLC. The Associate of Arts Degree (Education) comprises a range of education courses as well as other first- and second-year arts and sciences courses. This provincially recognized credential provides a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in AHCOTE or pathways beyond traditional teacher training. Credits earned from the program may also transfer toward a bachelor’s degree. This program offers learning opportunities with intellectual and creative modes of inquiry and reflective practice. The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Information and Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council, effective September 2025 . Students who complete the Associate of Arts Degree designed for prospective teachers are eligible for AHCOTE and will eventually be seeking careers as teachers. Note, however, that completion of the designated Associate of Arts Degree is not a guarantee of admission into AHCOTE. * requires a mix of online and video-conference courses, where resources and interest permit 62 credits (900 hours), minimum. This is a two year program taken over four semesters with minimum of 15 credits per semester. Part-time studies will take longer. Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load. Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothin