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Bachelor's degrees
A bachelor's degree recognizes you for completing a group of courses in a career or academic specialty. It's usually 120 credits (40 courses) and takes about 4 years of full-time study.
Career programs
Career programs prepare you to enter a new job or upgrade to a higher position in your field. They are usually 60-credit programs that take about 2 years of full-time study. Many are offered on a part-time basis.
University transfer
Start studying at Douglas, then transfer to another institution to complete your studies. Douglas offers "UT" courses in arts and humanities, science, and commerce and business.
Post-degree diplomas
A post-degree diploma (PDD) earns you a recognized credential that can help you get a job, take your career in a new direction, beef up your earning potential and, for working professionals, upgrade and broaden your skills. Admission to a post-degree diploma program typically requires that you have a bachelor's degree.
Associate degrees
This credential recognizes you for completing two years (60 credits) of studies. With an associate degree, you can get priority admission to some BC universities, and a guarantee of 60 transfer credits. In many cases, an associate degree allows you to transfer to a university and enter third year of a four-year bachelor's degree program.
Part-time studies
Reach your educational goals, even if you're busy with work or other responsibilities. As a part-time student, you'll take 1-3 courses per semester. Choose afternoon or evening classes.
Continuing education
Choose from a variety of flexible adult learning options, whether your goal is professional upgrading and career development, exploring a topic of interest or starting a new career. Enrol in individual courses and seminars, or complete a part-time certificate.
Study abroad programs
Earn credits toward your studies at Douglas while immersing yourself in the language and culture of another country. Past field schools have been offered in Argentina, China, Mexico and Wales.
Co-operative Education
Gain job skills and make contacts in your field while earning credits toward your credential. Once you've completed half of a diploma or University Transfer program, you can alternate semesters of study with semesters of paid, full-time employment. Offered for a limited number of programs.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Choose programs to help you build the academic skills you'll need to study in Canada, specialized English training for foreign-trained professionals, immersion programs or the TESL Certificate program.
Upgrading for English and math
Improve your reading, writing and math skills as you get ready to go back to school or advance in your career. Most upgrading courses at Douglas are tuition-free.
The Training Group
The Training Group offers customized training and services in career transition and small business development, industry and business training and more. Discover solutions that meet your training needs, budget and timelines, whether you're an individual, business or organization.
Peter Legge Institute for Sales Excellence
Gain the skills you'll need to succeed in the dynamic world of sales by taking a course in the Peter Legge International Institute for Sales Excellence.
