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    At Coast Mountain College we are always exploring new ways to move our courses into the field. Our rugged geography and variable climates enhance our classrooms.

    Two years of university-level courses at Coast Mountain College are designed to transfer to degree programs at other universities in the province and around the world.

    Programs offered

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      University Credit Program

      Associate of Science Degree

      Program length: 2 years

      Intakes: September & January

      Start your Bachelor's Degree at Coast Mountain College and transfer to any university in the province and beyond.  CMTN offers a comprehensive range of accredited first and second-year university level Arts and Science courses and programs. Learn more about our University Credit options.

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    • Assoc-Degree-General-Studies

      Associate Degree in Science - General Studies

      Associate of Science Degree

      Program length: 2 years

      Intakes: September & January

      A key pathway into Biological, Health and Medical degrees and a recognized and credible academic achievement that can be used to increase employability.

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    • Assoc-Degree-Environmental-Geoscience

      Environmental Geoscience Specialization

      Associate of Science Degree

      Program length: 2 years

      Intakes: September & January

      Explore a broad range of disciplines to develop an understanding of Earth’s related natural systems and processes. Fieldwork and field-based methods are an integral part of this Associate Degree.

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    • Applied-Earth-and-Enironmental-Studies-Certificate

      Applied Earth & Environmental Studies

      Certificate

      Program length: 1 year

      Intakes: September & January

      With community-based projects and field-based studies, gain the skills needed for entry-level employment in natural resource, mining and mineral exploration, tourism, outdoor adventure and environmental industries.

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    • Applied-Coastal-Ecology-Diploma-Post-Diploma

      Applied Coastal Ecology (ACE) Diploma

      Diploma

      Program length: 2 years

      Intakes: September & January

      Study rainforest ecology, fish and wildlife management and stream habitat restoration. Our outdoor classrooms take advantage of the best of BC's ecosystems.

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    • ACE Post-Diploma

      Applied Coastal Ecology (ACE) Post-Degree Diploma

      Post-Degree Diploma

      Program length: 1 year

      Intakes: September & January

      Study rainforest ecology, fish and wildlife management and stream habitat restoration. Our outdoor classrooms take advantage of the best of BC's ecosystems.

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    • Engineering Certificate overview

      Engineering Certificate

      Certificate

      Program length: 1 year

      Intakes: September & January

      Start the first year of an engineering degree at CMTN and then transfer into the second year at an institution and program of your choice. 

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    • Physical-and-Math-Sciences-Certificate

      Physical Sciences

      Certificate

      Program length: 1 year

      Intakes: September & January

      Our Physical Sciences program is the complete first year for a physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, or geoscience degree.

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    Icefields to Oceans

    Learn about geomorphology, environments and society by examining the unique landscapes of northwestern BC.

    During this field school you will be introduced to the current environmental and geopolitical issues concerning our community and region. We plan to travel for four nights between Terrace, Stewart, and the Bruce Jack mine.

    Courses | 6 credits

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    Course outlines

    Geography

    The Geography 210 component of the field school allows you to examine the environmental problems of today’s world in the context of different societies and societal responses. In this course, we will identify how individuals and cultures view key environmental issues, how we can objectively analyze these problems, and how solutions can be derived to mitigate or solve environmental issues at different scales, varying from site specific problems to the global biosphere. As a class, we will learn to listen to and evaluate responses to environmental issues from individuals, special interest groups, the ‘public’, politicians, and government agencies.  Develop skills in objective analysis and use them to undertake a community-based project that examines the relationships between environmental issues, the needs of different types of economic development, and the sustainability of communities.

    Geomorphology 

    In the Geomorphology 203 course we will examine the natural processes that shape the face of the Earth. It develops further on the material covered in Geography 160 and Geology 157. This course will focus on the fundamental principles that form the basis of geomorphology, in particular the processes that are active in the natural landscape and the landforms that are a consequence.  A strong emphasis will be placed on the glacial processes and deposits that influence much of the landscape in northwestern BC and southeastern Alaska. 

    Admission requirements

    Dates and locations

    June 5 - June 28, 2023

    The Icefields to Oceans Field School includes a 4 night field trip in Northern BC.

    • Terrace campus
    • Stewart, BC 
    • Bruce Jack Mine

    Program fees

    Domestic    International  
     Field trip fee  $500.00  Field trip fee  $500.00
     GEOG 203
    		 $376.02  GEOG 203  $1,335.90
     GEOG 210  $325.53  GEOG 210  $1,285.41
     Student Union fees  $43.64  Student Union fees $43.64
     TOTAL  $1,245.19  TOTAL  $3,164.95

     

    Non Refundable deposit due at registration: $200.00

    Full tuition due on April 17, 2023




    • Study science in Prince Rupert.

      At Coast Mountain College we are always exploring new ways to move our courses into the field. Our rugged geography and variable climates enhance our classrooms.

      Two years of university-level science courses are designed to transfer to degree programs at other universities in the province and around the world.

    • Learning local and place-based education.

      Wolfgang, a student from our Hydrology class and University Transfer program, enjoys the education he gets outside of the four walls of a classroom at CMTN. Doing fieldwork that is transferable to a job site is an invaluable career-ready experience.

      At Coast Mountain College we aim to be the college of choice for experiential, place-based learning. We're allowing students to learn both in the classroom and in the spectacular outdoor spaces that are so unique to this part of Canada.

      Apply today.

    • Applied Coastal Ecology

      Our diploma program is enhanced with applied research opportunities and various community projects on the coast of beautiful British Columbia. 

      Located at our Prince Rupert campus, our students explore the surrounding coastal ecology to gain field-work experience preparing them for careers in sustainability, ecology, fish and wildlife preservation and so much more!

      Learn more about our ACE field studies.

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      Education unbound.

      Here, your education is unbound and connected to community.  Transform the way you learn through our unique classroom spaces, field studies and community projects.

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