100% Online Associate of Arts
Transfer into the 3rd year of a bachelor’s degree at leading British Columbia universities after completing our two-year associate degree.
We equip you with the tools to analyze, synthesize, and integrate knowledge, to think critically about an issue, solve problems, and apply your understanding in collaborative and individual settings.
Develop a strong foundation for further studies and personal growth, while equipping yourself with essential career skills.
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Yorkville University offers five programs that are designated in New Brunswick and are delivered online: a Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP), a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA General), a Master of Education in Adult Education (M.Ed), and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership (M.Ed). The New Brunswick campus also offers an online associate diploma in Interior Decorating, a Graduate Certificate in Education (GCE): Leadership in Social Justice, and a Graduate Certificate in Education (GCE): Teaching and Learning.
Yorkville University offers an Associate of Arts program and also offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (General), and with specializations in Accounting, Energy Management, Project Management and Supply Chain Management. These programs have received consent in British Columbia and are delivered on campus and online.
The Institution has been granted consent by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills to offer the Associate of Arts for a 3-year term starting on 01/16/24. The consents for the Bachelor of Business Administration programs and to use the term “university” have been extended to 08/18/25.
In Ontario, Yorkville University offers a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management, a Bachelor of Interior Design (BID), and a Bachelor of Creative Arts, all of which are delivered on campus and online.
The institution has been granted consent by the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security to offer the BBA PM for a 5-year term starting 01/28/25, the BID for 7-year term starting 01/28/25, and the BCA for a 7-year term starting 12/17/2020.
Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).
The online Master of Education in Adult Education is designed for graduates and in-service professionals who are seeking growth and development opportunities in their work with adults. Many of our students in this program work within industries such as health care, public services, post-secondary education and workforce development.
The Adult Education Master’s supports competency development in three areas: bridging theory and practice; fostering critical reflection; and advocating for socially just practices.
Students of the online Master of Education program can choose between completing an Action Research Project or a Major Academic Report. These final projects make important connections between theory and practice in the field of adult education.
Adult Education specialization
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“Thinking back on it, the M.Ed. completely transformed my life—both personally and professionally. I never felt like I belonged until I came to this institution. At Yorkville, I felt like I was home.”
Chantelle Caissie
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By virtue of the interprovincial and territorial Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), an accredited degree specifically accepted for the certification process in one province is to be accepted in all provinces and territories.
Yorkville University is designated by the Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training, and Labour under the New Brunswick Degree Granting Act to offer its Master of Education in Educational Leadership. The Teacher Certification branch of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education has approved the Master of Education in Educational Leadership for use towards a higher Teacher Certification, as well as for Principal’s Certification.
Educational Leadership specialization
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New Brunswick Campus
Yorkville Landing, Suite 102
100 Woodside Lane
Fredericton, NB, E3C 2R9
Canada
Yorkville Landing, Suite 102
100 Woodside Lane
Fredericton, NB, E3C 2R9
Canada
Transfer directly into third year of a bachelor’s degree after graduation.
*With full course load, year-round study and/or approved transfer credits.
“In the Faculty of Education, our focus is you – supporting your learning journey, assisting you to reach your goals, and celebrating your ability to leverage education to change lives in your own communities.”
Ellyn Lyle, Ph.D.
Dean, Faculty of Education, Yorkville University
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Online
October
18 months (includes a 1 term break)
A variety of exciting and fulfilling outcomes are available to graduates of this program, in settings such as:
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The Yorkville Difference
Future-Ready Curriculum
Our curriculum is developed and managed by a robust team of faculty and instructional design specialists, aligning with diverse professional aspirations and equipping you with the skills to achieve your goals.
Leader in Flexible Online Education
Being consistently featured as a top online Canadian university is a testament to our dedication towards online education. Over the years, we’ve built programs that are not only more accessible, but also offer the flexibility for you to study while you continue to work.
Education for Today’s Learners
We recognize that first- and second-year students prefer flexible learning modalities and small class sizes. We’ve developed a program that attends to these needs to enhance the student learning experience.
*With full course load, year-round study and/or approved transfer credits.
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Our Associate of Arts degree is equal to the first two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree. This means you can transfer your credits directly into the third year of various university bachelor’s degree programs in British Columbia and continue specializing in your chosen field.