School Douglas College - New Westminster

Información

      You have passion, curiosity and a drive to succeed. We have inspiring teachers and innovative courses. Find out how Douglas can ignite your potential.

Great teachers

      Douglas instructors are passionate about their specialties and your success. Our students say the combination of great teachers and more interaction in smaller classes helps them learn better. Learn more about some of our great teachers .

Many ways to get ahead

      Each year about 14,000 students choose Douglas. Every student has different needs - so we provide many ways to succeed.

complete a 2-year Associate Degree and then head straight into 3rd-year university
prepare for a great career in over 40 specialties
earn a degree in 9 specialties
select courses to discover your passion or upgrade your academic skills
get career upgrading or retraining

State of the art

Study in cutting-edge learning areas; just to name a few:

Laura C Muir Performing Arts Theatre
Nursing and Health Science labs
Sport Science lab
Student computer labs and media centres

More interactive

You don't need binoculars to see your prof at Douglas. You get more one-on-one time with your instructor and classmates. Students say it's one of their favorite features here.

Lower tuition - real value

Combining an excellent learning environment with low tuition fees , Douglas offers great value. Planning on getting a Bachelor's degree? Start with 2 years at Douglas - you'll save about $4,000 and earn the identical degree. Thinking about career training? Complete a 2-year diploma and save every year.

Convenient locations Our 2 major campuses are located in the heart of Metro Vancouver

New Westminster Campus - 1 block from the New West SkyTrain Station
David Lam Campus - 1 km north of Coquitlam Centre Mall

Fun and enriching

You'll study hard at Douglas but make some time for yourself. Attend a free concert . Join a varsity team - or take a fitness class . Travel on a special project . Enjoy great times - and gain new friends.

Quick Facts

Founded:

1970

Major Learning Centres:

David Lam Campus (Coquitlam), New Westminster Campus, Surrey Training Centre

Operating budget:

$80 million per year

Operating schedule:

year-round with Fall, Winter and Summer semesters

President:

Susan Witter

Enrolment (per year)

14,000 credit students (full-time and part-time)
Over 7,000 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) students in credit programs
500 FTEs in contract training
5,500 Continuing Education registrants

Tuition Rates

First and Second Year: $83.55 per credit
Third and Fourth Year: $100 per credit
International Students: $385 per credit

Employee Information

500 Faculty (plus 300 part-time, contract faculty)
100 Continuing Education instructors
300 Staff (plus 100 on-call auxiliaries)
60 Administration staff and managers

Credentials Offered

Bachelor's Degrees, Associate Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, Citations

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Training offer

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Accounting Certificate

Category: Accounting

Study mode: Part-time

Accounting Certificate Course Title Credits ACCT 1110 Principles of Accounting I 3 CSIS 1110 Introduction to Computers 3 ACCT 1210 Principles of Accounting II 3 ACCT 1220 Computerized Accounting 3 or ACCT 1222 Computer...

Accounting Management Diploma

Category: Accounting

Study mode: At the institution

Accounting Management Diploma Semester I Course Title Credits ACCT 1110* Principles of Accounting I or ACCT 1235 Principles of Accounting I and II 3BUSN 1320 Business Law I 3BUSN 1330 orFINC 1231 Business Mathematics orCommercial...

Administrative Assistant Certificate

Category: Administrative Assistant

Study mode: At the institution

Administrative Assistant Certificate The Administrative Assistant Program prepares students for technical and administrative support positions. Graduates of this program will be highly proficient in computer applications and will demonstrate abilities in communication...

Office Assistant Citation

Category: Administrative Assistant

Study mode: At the institution

Office Assistant Citation The purpose of this 15-credit Office Assistant Citation Program is to address the needs of some program applicants for short-term training in preparation for job entry or re-entry. The focus is on computer skills, employability skills...

Career and Employment Preparation Citation

Category: Adult Education

Study mode: At the institution

Career and Employment Preparation Citation This 14-week full-time program is designed to assist individuals with barriers to employment. Students identify a realistic, achievable career goal and make a plan to reach that goal. They will also learn and practice...

Transitions to Work Certificate

Category: Adult Education

Study mode: At the institution

Transitions to Work Certificate The Transitions to Work Program is the natural follow-up from the Career and Employment Preparation 0200 level program. The program combines 11 weeks of on-the-job experience with training in workplace skills to help make you a...

Applied Bookkeeping Certificate

Category: Business

Study mode: At the institution

Applied Bookkeeping Certificate Students in this program receive in-depth, practical training in office accounting procedures. A strong emphasis is placed on current business computer applications encompassing accounting, database, spreadsheet and payroll software....

General Business Certificate

Category: Business

Study mode: At the institution

General Business Certificate Students who successfully complete 24 credits* in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration and six other college-level credits are eligible to receive a General Business Certificate (The six other credits must include three...

Applied Bookkeeping Certificate

Category: Business

Study mode: At the institution

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

Category: Business Administration

Study mode: At the institution

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting The Accounting major prepares individuals for jobs in general accounting, auditing and tax, leading to professional designations such as CGA, CA and CMA. The Financial Services and Administration major prepares...

Business Management Diploma

Category: Business Management (others)

Study mode: At the institution

Business Management Diploma The Business Management Diploma Program has been developed to allow students maximum flexibility in their business education. The program develops fundamental business skills in the first year and has three career options in the second...

Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care

Category: Child Care

Study mode: At the institution

Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care Full Time Program Semester I Course Title Credits CFCS 1110 Introduction to Community 3CFCS 1121 Personal and Professional Development 1.5CFCS 1130 Change and Development: Lifespan 3CYCC...

Child and Youth Care Counsellor Diploma

Category: Child Care

Study mode: At the institution

Child and Youth Care Counsellor Diploma Semester I Course Title Credits CFCS 1110 Introduction to Community 3CFCS 1121 Personal and Professional Development 1.5CFCS 1130 Change and Development: Lifespan 3CYCC 1141 Introduction...

Child and Youth Care Diploma Part-time Program – Aboriginal Stream

Category: Child Care

Study mode: Part-time

Child and Youth Care Diploma Part-time Program – Aboriginal Stream The Stream will prepare students for growing employment opportunities in services with Aboriginal children, youth and families. The Stream includes 16.5 credits that can ladder into the Child and Youth...

Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Category: Child Care

Study mode: At the institution

Certificate in Early Childhood Education Douglas College offers an Early Childhood Education Diploma Program which prepares women and men for employment in this challenging and rewarding field. In each semester, courses reflect the following content themes: growth...

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Category: Child Care

Study mode: At the institution

Diploma in Early Childhood Education Douglas College offers an Early Childhood Education Diploma Program which prepares women and men for employment in this challenging and rewarding field. In each semester, courses reflect the following content themes: growth...

Certificate in Communications

Category: Communication Studies

Study mode: At the institution

Certificate in Communications The certificate allows students to focus on various aspects of the field of Communications and build their knowledge and abilities in these areas. Students take a mix of spoken and written Communication courses and choose from relevant...

Computing Science and Information Systems Certificate

Category: Computer Science

Study mode: At the institution

Computing Science and Information Systems Certificate The Computing Science and Information Systems Certificate Program prepares students for a career in computer user support. This one-year program combines business applications, systems concepts, database concept,...

Computing Science and Information Systems General Diploma

Category: Computer Science

Study mode: At the institution

Computing Science and Information Systems General Diploma The Computing Science and Information Systems Department’s two-year General Diploma program prepares students for a career in the computer industry. This program combines business applications, system and...

Computing Science and Information Systems Diploma (with Specialty)

Category: Computer Science

Study mode: At the institution

Computing Science and Information Systems Diploma (with Specialty) The Computing Science and Information Systems Department’s two-year Diploma (with Specialty) program prepares students for a career in the computer industry in a chosen area. This program combines...

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