Certificate programs (Undergrad)

Intakes

Sep, Jan, May

Deadlines

May, Sep, Jan
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Faculty Facts

Annual tuition fees

CAD19,485
  • Merit based scholarship $2,500 off (application req.)
  • Regional scholarship $500 – $2000 off (automatic)
  • $7000 off to Athletes

Duration

1 Years

Intakes

Sep, Jan, May

Study language

English

Delivery mode

On-Campus

Degree type

Diploma

Location

Canada

List of Programs

  1. Behavior Intervention (Certificate)
  2. Disability and Applied Behavior Analysis (Certificate)
  3. Education Assistance and Inclusion (Certificate)
  4. Early Childhood Education (Certificate)
  5. Early Childhood Education: Infant/Toddler (Certificate)
  6. Early Childhood Education: Special Needs – Inclusive Practices (Certificate)
  7. Career and Employment Preparation (Certificate)
  8. Customer Service and Cashier Training (Certificate)
  9. Local Industry Skills Training – Electronic and General Assembly (Certificate)
  10. Local Industry Skills Training – Food Services (Certificate)
  11. Local Industry Skills Training – Retail and Business Services (Certificate)
  12. Accounting (Certificate)
  13. Applied Accounting (Certificate)
  14. General Business (Certificate)
  15. Basic Office Skills (Certificate)
  16. Legal Office Administration (Certificate)
  17. Marketing (Certificate)
  18. Academic Foundations for Potential Health Information Management Applicants (Certificate)
  19. Medical Office Administration (Certificate)
  20. Community Mental Health Work
  21. Health Care Assisting (Certificate)
  22. Mental Health and Substance Use Work (Certificate)
  23. Academic Foundations for Potential Nursing Applicants (Certificate)
  24. Academic Foundations for Potential Psychiatric Nursing Applicants (Certificate)
  25. Criminal Justice Studies (Certificate)
  26. Academic Foundations (Certificate)
  27. Academic Foundations (Indigenous Studies)
  28. Communications (Certificate)
  29. Proficiency in Academic College English (Certificate)
  30. Global Competency (Certificate)
  31. Modern Languages (Certificate)
  32. Musicianship, Basic (Certificate)*
  33. Performing and Fine Arts (Certificate)
  34. Teaching English as a Second Language (Certificate)
  35. Computing Science (Certificate)
  36. Engineering Foundations (Certificate)**

*program only starts in September

**program only starts in September and January

Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Minimum overall grade average of “C” or 60% or equivalent in the final year of high school and minimum final grade of “C” or 60% in grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programs.
  • 2.4 GPA

Additional requirements

  • $100 Application fees

English Tests Requirements

TOEFL-IBT

83

IELTS

7

PTE Pearson

56

Duolingo English test

110

About Faculty

Douglas offers the most bachelor’s degrees and post-degree programs of any college in B.C., and is noted for combining the academic foundations of a university with the career-ready skills of a college. Each year, close to 17,000 students (including 4,210 international students from over 92 countries) take for-credit courses at Douglas. Because of the college’s strong academic base, the majority of these for-credit courses transfer to different research universities in B.C. and across Canada, providing students with flexible pathways to reach their academic goals.

Top Reasons to Study in Douglas College

Hands-on Experience

Graduate with experience in your field through our practical, applied programs.

High Employment Rate

Complete one of our 13 degree programs and join the 94% of employed Douglas degree graduates.

Return on Investment

Get a great return on your investment by taking advantage of some of the lowest tuition fees in the province.

Pathways to University

Successfully transfer to SFU and UBC as well as universities across Canada after one or two years at Douglas.

High Interaction with Professors

Dig deeper into your learning – our classes typically have 35 people, giving you more opportunities to interact with professors and peers.

Ranking & Accreditation of Douglas College

  • Douglas College is recognized by the British Columbia Education Quality Assurance program. BC’s EQA Designation is a provincial seal that is recognized globally as a symbol of quality education and consumer protection.

Student Accommodation at Douglas College

  • Housing and food: around $13,500 per year.

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Deadline:

May, Sep, Jan
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