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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:
- Nursing
- Psychiatric
Nursing
- Business Administration
- Child and Youth Care
- Physical
Education and Coaching
- Therapeutic Recreation
And through
partnerships with other Canadian universities, Douglas also offers Bachelor's
degrees in:
- Community Rehabilitation
- Psychology
Criminal
Justice
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.
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:
- Sport Science
-
Animal Health Technology
- Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Office
Administration
- Dental Assisting
- Home Support/Resident Care
-
Criminology
- Youth Justice
- Early Childhood Education
- Theatre
-
Music
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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