Career & College Preparation (CCP) | Certificate or Adult Graduation Diploma

Our program allows you to complete your BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood), prepare for future career opportunities, improve grades on courses you have already finished, and complete prerequisites for post-secondary programs at CMTN and beyond. We offer a friendly learning environment with flexible course schedules.

In order to find out where your learning journey starts, please contact an Educational Advisor.

Apply to CMTN

Visit Apply to CMTN for an Admissions Checklist and to apply online.

Our Educational Advisors are here to help if you have any questions or need guidance along the way.

Dates and locations

Dates and Locations
Intake Location
Fall 2024 Prince Rupert, Smithers, Terrace, Hazelton, Houston Distributed Learning
Winter 2025 Prince Rupert, Smithers, Terrace, Hazelton, Houston Distributed Learning

Current offerings are available through myCMTN. Search as a guest if you are a prospective student.

You can take courses part-time or full-time. You will learn in a one-on-one, self-paced, or group-lecture format, depending on the courses you sign up for. There are some distance and online options. Some courses may not be available at all campuses.

CCP Fundamental level

Course List
Code Title Credits
ENGL 021Fundamental English 0212.5
ENGL 022Fundamental English 0223
ENGL 023Fundamental English 0233
ENGL 024Fundamental English 0243
ENGL 025Fundamental English 0253
ENGL 026Fundamental English 0262.5
MATH 023Fundamental Math 0232
MATH 0251Fundamental Mathematics 02512.5
MATH 0241Fundamental Mathematics 02412.5
MATH 026Fundamental Mathematics 0262.5
MATH 0241Fundamental Mathematics 02412.5
MATH 0242Fundamental Mathematics 02422.5
MATH 0252Fundamental Mathematics 02522.5
CHEM 0401Advanced Chemistry 04012
CHEM 0402Advanced Chemistry 04022
Total Credits38

CCP Intermediate level (Grade 10)

Course List
Code Title Credits
MATH 0301Intermediate Mathematics I2
MATH 0302Intermediate Mathematics II2
ENGL 030Intermediate English4
EDCP 030Education and Career Planning2.5
CPST 030 2.5
SCIE 030 4

CCP Advanced level (Grade 11)

Course List
Code Title Credits
BIOL 040 4
CHEM 040Chemistry 040 Advanced Chemistry4
ENGL 040Advanced English5
MATH 0401Advanced Math2
MATH 0402Advanced Math2
MATH 046Advanced Business/Technical Mathematics4
PHYS 040 4
SOSC 040 5

CCP Provincial level (Grade 12)

Course List
Code Title Credits
BIOL 050Human Biology4
BIOL 0501Human Biology - Part 12
BIOL 0502Human Biology - Part 22
CHEM 050 4
EDCP 050Education and Career Planning3
ENGL 050Provincial English (Literature)4
ENGL 055Provincial Technical English4
ENGL 057 7.5
FNST 050 3.5
MATH 0501Provincial Mathematics2
MATH 0502Provincial Mathematics2
PORT 050Portfolio4
WORK 050Work Experience4

The BC Adult Graduation Diploma “Adult Dogwood” requires Provincial Level English or higher, Advanced Level Mathematics or higher, three additional courses at the Provincial Level or higher, or, Advanced Social Sciences and two Provincial or higher courses.

For entry into Adult Upgrading, you need to:

The number of spaces available to students under 18 is limited. If you are under 18 years old or if you do not meet the course prerequisites, please contact an Educational Advisor.

Apply for CCP

Step 1

Apply to the program through Education Planner BC. Questions? Contact an Educational Advisor.

Step 2

Contact an Educational Advisor to talk about your educational goals, funding options and other support to get you started on your educational journey. If you have attended high school in British Columbia, you can order a copy of your high school transcript.

Step 3

An Educational Advisor will connect you with a Learning Assistance Specialist who will work with you to determine which courses meet your learning levels and needs.

Step 4

Your Educational Advisor will help you register in the right courses and get started.

We offer tuition rates based on how many hours you will be in class. How many hours you are in class depends on when you can attend classes and which classes you want to attend. Please see below for the international tuition table and for information on Financial Aid.

College Prep Fees Per Week
Hours per week Mandatory fees per semester Student Union fees per semester (15 weeks)
0-8 hours $30.90 per semester $54.64
8.1-14 hours $60.15 per semester $54.64
14.1-21 hours $89.10 per semester $54.64
21.1+ hours $122.85 per semester $54.64

Fees are effective as of August 1, 2024 for the 2024/25 Academic Year. Student Union fees of $54.64 per semester will be added to the student account.

Please note that these are approximate costs and may vary depending on courses taken.

Domestic students may be able to apply for help to pay your fees. Please come to the college and ask an advisor about financial assistance or funding that may be available.

Books may be available in the library or may be purchased second hand.

College Prep Fees Per Week
Hours per week International tuition and fees per 15 week semester Student Union fees per semester (15 weeks)
0-8 hours $2,008.72 per semester $54.64
8.1-14 hours $3,389.06 per semester $54.64
14.1-21 hours $4,911.30 per semester $54.64
21.1+ hours $6,438.19 per semester $54.64

Fees are effective as of August 2024 and do not include student union fees. Student Union fees of $54.64 per semester and health insurance, if applicable, will be added to the student account. Please note that these are approximate costs and may vary depending on courses taken. International student tuition includes Health Insurance fees of $317.04, which may not be charged if students have provided proof of MSP.

Financial Aid

You may be able to apply for help to pay your fees. Please come to the College and ask an advisor about financial assistance or funding that may be available. Be sure to check out the following opportunities: