Offered by Northern Lights College in Dawson Creek, Canada, Associate of Science Degree (Computing and Information Science) is an associate's degree in Information Systems & Technology programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 12,915 per year (CAD 3,726 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Associate's Degree
Field:Information Systems & Technology
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 3,726 / year
International tuition: CAD 12,915 / year
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Associate of Science Degree in Computing and Information Science combines theoretical and applied coursework in computing, covering areas such as programming, databases, and foundational concepts that support further study in cloud computing, software development, and artificial intelligence. The credential comprises a minimum of 60 credits (1050 hours) and represents the first two years of a four-year, 120-credit Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, positioning graduates to transfer into upper-level study or enter entry-level IT roles. The program is offered at the Fort St. John campus in Fall, Winter, and Spring intakes, in both full-time and part-time formats. Coursework follows Northern Lights College's official Program Information and Completion Guide, approved by the college's Education Council, and combines computing electives with general arts and science requirements that support transfer to degree-granting institutions.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet English, math, and science requirements. English: one of English 12, English Literature 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 050, or ENGL 099 with a 'C' grade or higher, or any university-level English course with a 'C' grade or higher; applicants who do not meet this must complete the NLC Writing Assessment. International students, and domestic students educated in French or another language, must instead meet NLC's general academic English-language proficiency requirement (Appendix A). Math: Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12, MATH 050, or successful completion of the Calculus Readiness Assessment, with a 'C' grade (60%) or higher. Science: at least one course from Life Sciences 11, Biology 12, Chemistry 11/12, Environmental Science 11/12, Earth Sciences 11, Geology 12, Physics 11/12, Specialized Science 12, or Anatomy and Physiology 12, with a 'C' grade or higher.
