Bachelor's degrees
What is a Bachelor's degree?
Bachelor's degrees at Douglas College
Quality Assurance
Why students choose Douglas Degrees
Next steps
Bachelor's degrees - yes, we have them!
What is a Bachelor's degree?
It's a credential that recognizes you for completing an organized group of courses in a career or academic specialty, usually 120 credits, or 40 courses. As a grad, you get to stroll across the stage wearing a formal cap and gown while family and friends click pictures.
How long does it take?
About four years of full-time study. Many Douglas degree programs offer part-time options.
Bachelor's degrees at Douglas
Douglas is a baccalaureate college. The government of British Columbia encourages Douglas College to offer job-focused degrees. Douglas offers several degrees in specialized fields in which we're recognized for our expertise.
Specialize in Financial Services & Administration or Accounting in this career-focused program. Grads enter careers in banking, accounting and financial management. Flexible schedules and part-time options available.
Child and Youth Care - Bachelor of Arts
If you're working in human services or have already completed your diploma, upgrade skills and earn the degree needed for advanced positions in child and youth care. Part-time options available.
Train for a wide range of career choices in: community support services, inclusive education, community health support, and more. Ideal for people who enjoy making a difference with others. This degree is offered in partnership with the University of Calgary, a Canadian leader in this field of study.
Enter a rewarding and in-demand career as a Registered Nurse. Douglas is a BC leader in Nursing education with the most advanced learning facilities anywhere.
Physical Education and Coaching
Prepare for an active career as a PE teacher or community coach. Ideal for Sport Science diploma grads.
Psychiatric Nursing - Bachelor of Science
Registered Psychiatric Nurses are in high demand in mental health care. This program is a top BC choice for Psychiatric Nursing diploma grads seeking advancement in this field.
Enter the fascinating study of human behaviour and thought processes. Offered in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley.
Promote health and improve the quality of life for people with disabilities through recreation and leisure activities. Learn how to develop, provide and administer recreational therapy programs in community and care settings.
Quality Assurance
- The BC Ministry of Advanced Education encourages colleges such as Douglas to provide career-focused degrees
- Douglas offers degrees in fields where our instructors have a high level of expertise
- Under BC legislation, the Minister of Advanced Education must approve all new degree programs for all BC public post-secondary institutions, so you can be sure that Douglas degrees meet the same standards of quality and rigor as degrees from any other university or institution in BC
- Our degrees are recognized by employers
Why students choose Douglas Degrees
- Real-world training: Focus on practical skills needed on the job
- Latest skills: Employer Advisory Teams keep every program up to date
- State-of-the-art: specialized facilities, learning labs and equipment
- Work-site learning: job placements that build your experience, confidence and contacts
- Save $$: tuition rates lower than big universities
- Great teachers: experienced instructors who are passionate about their field
- Upgrading: working students complete a degree to advance their careers
- Results! Many programs achieve virtually 100% employment rates
Next steps
- Select a program and link to more details
- attend a free Information Session
- talk to an Academic Advisor about your goals and plans
- check out how your work experience can earn college credits
- if you have any questions about Douglas contact our Office for New Students
- Apply now
