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About Douglas College

Founded in 1970, Douglas is a post-secondary institution near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. We have two major campuses: the New Westminster Campus, and the David Lam Campus in Coquitlam. We also have a Training Centre in Surrey.

Douglas offers Bachelor's degrees, general university arts and science courses. We're also a recognized leader in career programs in health care, human services (Child, Family and Community Studies), business, and creative arts.

Student population

Every year, about 14,000 students take for-credit courses at Douglas, while a further 7,000 take short-term, non-credit courses for career or personnel development.

Douglas is also a popular choice for international students - every year, Douglas welcomes hundreds of students from China, South Korea, Japan and many other countries.

Accessibility is a source of pride. This means students with disabilities get the support they need to pursue their educational goals. It also means that Douglas welcomes mature students who need to upgrade their post-secondary skills. The College offers upgrading in reading, writing and mathematics plus learning and study skills.

Faculty and staff

Douglas has 750 instructors who are highly regarded for bringing both academic rigor and their own real-world experience to the classroom. They are focused on teaching and on helping students reach their academic and career goals.

Outside the classroom, over 350 staff help create a friendly, supportive environment.

Programs - Bachelor's degrees

Douglas awards four-year, Bachelor-level degrees in:

And through partnerships with other Canadian universities, Douglas also offers Bachelor's degrees in:

Douglas degrees meet the highest standards for quality and rigor. Every Douglas degree is approved by the government-appointed Degree Quality Assessment Board, which approves degrees at every university and college in British Columbia.

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Programs - diplomas

Douglas awards two-year diplomas and other shorter-term credentials in numerous disciplines. Many are career-oriented, emphasizing relevant, practical knowledge along with creative and critical thinking skills. Popular areas include:

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Programs - university transfer

Douglas offers hundreds of university courses in arts, humanities, sciences and business.

Over 2 years, Douglas students can complete half the courses required for a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Commerce, before transferring to a major university to complete the degree.

Why do university transfer at Douglas instead of going straight to a major university?

course content and quality is the same
tuition fees are significantly lower
more one-on-one time with professors and fellow students, thanks to small class sizes

Associate degrees are awarded to Douglas students who complete two years' worth of university studies.

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Programs - continuing education

Douglas offers hundreds of short-term, high-quality courses, programs and workshops. Subjects include:

general business
self employment
health care upgrading
career assessment
music
childbirth education for families

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Sports and recreation

Extensive recreation and wellness opportunities allow every student to keep their body and mind fit. There are well-equipped fitness centres, intramural teams, and drop-in classes in dance, yoga, aerobics and much more.

For serious athletes, Douglas has strong varsity teams in:

basketball
badminton
soccer
baseball
volleyball
rugby
golf
cross-country
track

Douglas boasts national championships in basketball, badminton, and soccer. The College is also the training home for Canada's powerhouse national wheelchair basketball team.

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