CAPILANO UNIVERSITY VIEWBOOK 2014–2015

FRESH AIR
WITH F RE SH SWE E T MO U NTA I N A I R , WALKING T RAILS AND
SOAR I N G F I R T RE E S , you could be forgiven for thinking of Capilano
University as a world away when, in fact, Cap’s North Vancouver campus
is just a 20-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. Located at the edge
of the Coast Mountain range, the campus is just minutes away from vast
wilderness and unspoiled beaches, yet within easy reach of the trendy
shops and eateries of Vancouver’s North Shore. Capilano U also has
campuses in Squamish and Sechelt—friendly West Coast communities
with phenomenal outdoor recreation and arts & culture activities. We
invite you to take a closer look.

contents
Fresh Thinking 6
Fresh Vibe 12
20 More Things We Love About the North Shore 16
Your Daily Cap blog 18
Faculties 21
Faculty of Arts & Sciences 22
Faculty of Business & Professional Studies 26
Faculty of Global & Community Studies 32
Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development 36
Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts 40
Admission 46
How to Apply 47
Next Steps 48

FRESH THINKING
brinGinG About PositiVE cHAnGE is central to capilano university’s mission and values – it’s our north star,

so to speak. nelson mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the
world” and we take that sentiment very much to heart. in the stories on the following pages, you’ll see how this
approach plays out at cap. We encourage students to take on challenges and to commit to making a diﬀerence
on a personal, local and global level. our instructors foster a spirit of empathy and social entrepreneurship, and
encourage collaboration and community engagement. We empower students by helping them gain real-world skills
and hands-on experience, as well as the soft skills they’ll need to adapt to a changing workplace. so take a look,
and get a fresh perspective on the university experience.

H a P PY trail s

HIKING IN PARKS IS A MUCH-LOVED
ACTIVITY ON THE WEST COAST. But,
what happens when these parks become too
popular? What if the large numbers of visitors,
many of whom are unaware of the subtle trail
etiquette required in this unique ecosystem,
trample native plants and grasses on their way
to a scenic viewpoint? Biology student, Carolyn
Norton, got her boots muddy to find out how she
could help. “My project with the Lighthouse Park
Preservation Society was to come up with a series
of maps and a report highlighting problem areas
along the Juniper Loop—a short, popular trail.
The width of the track is causing fragmentation
of the park’s wildlife habitat.” Carolyn started by
measuring the trail and dividing it into sections.
“From there, I’d detail each section and measure
and observe problems like trail bed erosion.”
Eventually, she compiled this into a report with
recommendations for improving the trail. The
next steps are to draw up a budget, present the
report to the District of West Vancouver and
then start the restoration process.

I n sp ir at io n f r o m d eva stat i o n

Noriko Arai just wanted to be a piano teacher. But when an earthquake struck
her hometown of Kobe, Japan, everything changed. “After the earthquake,
musicians came to Kobe to help. Many people were healed and encouraged by
the music. It was the first time that I had ever experienced music’s power to
heal.” Seeing firsthand how music helped people move from distress to hope
inspired Noriko to join the Bachelor of Music Therapy program at Cap. Now a
fully-qualified professional music therapist, Noriko currently works with autistic
children and wants to bring her knowledge to Japan one day. “Music therapy
is still a new field in Japan, so I would like to promote it through sessions,
presentations and workshops.”

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EarthWorks

“I feel like we’re part of some grand, super-catalyzed experiment,” says
biology instructor, Marja de Jong-Westman about her work on Capilano’s
EarthWorks committee. “For the first time, faculty and students from
Humanities, Social Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences, Tourism and Outdoor
Recreation are embracing a common dialogue on global environmental health,
creating a deeper level of awareness and student action.” EarthWorks is a
free public lecture, film and field trip series that helps people understand
complex environmental issues from a multi-disciplinary perspective. It has
galvanized the campus community, inspiring student forums on environmental
responsibility and student-led environmental stewardship projects with
local organizations. “Environmental groups are stacked with people over 60.
Youthful minds are needed to continue the positive changes,” says Marja.

E m ot i o n a l in t e l l ige n c e

Many companies today regard emotional intelligence—or EI—as important
as technical ability, so why aren’t more universities emphasizing EI in the
classroom? Last year, Business instructor Carolyn Stern added an element of
EI into her event marketing course by introducing weekly meetings, where one
student from each project group came together with her to discuss how things
were going in their groups—a bit like group therapy. “It’s important to be in
touch with your emotions when working in teams,” says Carolyn, “and to have
the ability to empathize—to imagine a situation from another perspective and
stand in someone else’s shoes.” Carolyn challenges students to pinpoint their
aha learning moment and asks them how they’ll grow and change as a result.
“I’ve made major changes in my life and learned to follow my dreams and my
heart,” says student, Sian Hebden.

G lo ba l St ews co o kin g u p c h a n ge

Students in the Global Stewardship program want youth to know that they
can make a difference. Each year, first-year Global Stews put on a one-day
symposium for high school students called Justice High that is designed to
educate and inspire youth to become changemakers. “The idea is to introduce
high school students to social justice issues,” says program convenor, Maureen
Bracewell. “We give them some tools for addressing issues they care about
and then encourage them to put their ideas into action.” Cap students lead
workshops on environmental issues, homelessness and globalization. “I was
really impressed with the kids,” says co-coordinator and Global Stew, Kathryn
Ney. “Several had been told that they were too young to take on the work they
wanted to do, but they persisted.” The next step is a five-day youth camp called
Change Pilotz, also coordinated by Global Stews.
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and chairs and followed leaders to Jack Poole
Plaza downtown for a beautiful picnic under
the stars at Western Canada’s first Diner en
Blanc, an event that began in Paris, France 24
years ago. Who convinced so many to take part
in such an affair? That would be event planner
extraordinaire Jordan Kallman, a graduate
of Capilano’s Tourism Management degree
program. “The program at Capilano was really
the beginning for me,” says Jordan, who mentors
Cap tourism students in his off-hours. “Capilano
University can fill a void for people who want
a more hands-on experience.” Jordan and his
team at The Social Concierge, a company he
co-founded, received rave reviews for their first
Diner en Blanc and have since gained the rights
to launch the event in Calgary and Victoria.

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Sky Morfopoulos thinks art can change the world. And she wants young people
to know all about it. “I want to make art more relevant, more personal, for
young people,” says the Liberal Studies graduate. “I want to help them see that
art has a message and that it plays an important role in defining who we are, as
people and as Canadians.” For her graduation project, Morfopoulos created a
multimedia package for middle school students about Canadian art. It includes
a short film with an edgy soundtrack and references to pop culture icons
like Lady Gaga. A Bowen Island school has agreed to test out the package
which covers everything from First Nations art to photo conceptualism. This
is just one example of the work being done in the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal
Studies program, where students are encouraged to make connections across
disciplines to promote positive change.

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Tips on beer-making. The true meaning of YOLO. How to compose the perfect
text. What do these things have in common? They’re all stories in Bacon, a new
magazine created by fourth-year students in Cap’s Bachelor of Communication
Studies degree program. Designing, writing and producing a magazine from
the ground up is no small feat, but these students pulled it off in just a few
short months with the help of BC Business magazine art director and Capilano
U instructor, Cathy Mullaly. Described by the student editor, Rachel Morten,
as a stylish publication for young urbanites living in Vancouver, the 32-page
magazine will be published once a year by students in the CMNS 490 course.
Communication Studies degree students also complete a 15-week industry
internship as part of the program. “It took a lot of work, but we’re proud of
what we’ve accomplished,” Rachel says.

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Mountain bikers on the Sunshine Coast have a new place to play, thanks to
students in the Mountain Bike Operations program. “The pump track at the
Proctor Bike Park in Sechelt consists of berm turns and dirt bumps,” says
Caroline Depatie, an instructor in the program. “When a rider gets good
enough, they can ride the whole track by ‘pumping’ the bike, instead of
pedalling.” The idea for the pump track came from a Mountain Bike student,
Scott Barkemeyer who approached local businesses to get the project going.
The labour was provided by fellow students. The pump track is just one of 17
mountain bike projects that students have implemented since the program
began seven years ago. From trail building to skills park development, students
have worked with the District of Sechelt and the Sunshine Coast Regional
District to design and develop sustainable mountain bike-related projects for
the whole community to enjoy.
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W e daY

Imagine being in a stadium with 20,000
cheering students sharing one dream: that
the world can be a better place. As the
educational sponsor of We Day 2013 in
Vancouver, Capilano University is excited to
be part of this inspirational event. We Day is
the movement of our time, bringing together
a generation of young people to lead global
change. Through an inspirational stadiumsized event, We Day, and a year-long service
learning program, We Act, youth discover
that it’s cool to care and that they have the
power to make a difference. You can’t buy a
ticket to We Day. You earn it by taking action
on one local and one global issue.
Capilano U embraces the We Day philosophy
and young people fueled by the desire to
make change, says Kris Bulcroft, President
of Capilano U. “We want to harness the
energy of We Day participants and our own
students and employees to work together to
make a difference. It’s our hope that We Day
is not simply 24 hours, but that it becomes
a lifestyle of which Cap is an integral part.
We support the movement of changemakers
on our campus, within the community and
across the globe.”

FRESH VIBE

tHE cool, cAlm ForEst
in the centre of campus might be
your ﬁrst clue. or perhaps it’s the
ﬁrst time you explore the campus
community garden, student union
lounge or centre for international
Experience — all hot spots for
student life. maybe it’s not until
later when you sit next to a cello in
the cafeteria beside one of our jazz
students, or cut through a ﬁlm set on
your way to class, that you realize
there’s a diﬀerent vibe at cap.
odds are, though, you’ll pick up on
the cap vibe on day one, during
new student orientation when
more than 2,000 new students
gather for an unforgettable day of
activities and performances. it’s
where friendships begin and you
become part of the capilano u
community.
From concerts and ﬁlm screenings
to varsity athletics and student
clubs celebrating unique interests,
there’s no shortage of things to do
on campus or ways to meet new
people. bottom line is, cap is a
vibrant and welcoming place. And
we know you’ll ﬁt right in here.

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A p lac e to meet
Capilano University has always been deeply
entwined with First Nations communities.
Named after Chief Joe Capilano—an important
leader of the Squamish Nation of the Coast
Salish people—the university sits on traditional
Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Sechelt Nation
territory. Close to 400 Aboriginal students,
representing Aboriginal Peoples from across
Canada, are pursuing their aspirations at Cap in
a variety of programs including the Indigenous
Independent Digital Filmmaking program and
the Squamish and Lil’wat Nation Language and
Culture programs.
Cap’s Kéxwusm-áyakn Student Centre, is a
home away from home for many Aboriginal
students. Pronounced Kay-way-oh-sum-aye-yakane, Kéxwusm-áyakn means ‘a place to meet’
in the Squamish language. It’s a welcoming
place where students can study, share and
socialize. The Centre also houses the offices
of Cap’s Aboriginal student advisor and liaison
officer. Local elders-in-residence visit regularly
to mentor students and pass on their traditions
and teachings.
“Kéxwusm-áyakn is a great place to meet
new people and develop friendships, relax
from studying, and gather for cultural events
and meetings,” says business student, Mason
Ducharme of the Lil’wat Nation’s Mt. Currie
Band. “It’s nice to have somewhere to go where
I feel safe and welcomed.”
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it’s All About tHE Art

Every spring, dozens of artists and galleries
open their doors during the North Shore Art
Crawl, a free community art festival.
GAtEWAY to tHE islAnDs

Horseshoe Bay is the gateway to B.C.’s many
islands, as well as the Sunshine Coast, but it
is worth a visit just for the scenery…and the
fish and chips at Troll’s.
cElEbrAtinG sAlmon

West Vancouver’s Coho Festival celebrates
the September salmon run with free
entertainment, activities and, of course, a
salmon barbecue.
music on tHE bEAcH

Summer evenings come alive with free
concerts across the North Shore — from
Concerts in the Cove to Concerts by the Sea.
And don’t miss out on Voices in the Park,
an annual benefit for the Sarah McLachlan
School of Music featuring big name
entertainers.

stAnD uP AnD PADDlE

Stand up paddleboarding is all the rage and
Indian Arm is the perfect place to try it. Rent
a board from Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak or
sign up for their Tuesday night races.

Fi r Es on tHE b EAcH

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WE LOVE ABOUT

MORE
THINGS

the NORTH SHORE
Visit yourdailycap.ca to see
our original list of north shore
favourites!

Sitting around a beach fire with friends at
Ambleside Park is a great way to spend a
summer evening. Just be sure to contact
the West Vancouver Fire Department to get
your fire permit first.

cHocolAtElY GooDnEss

Looking for a sweet treat to get you through
a long afternoon of studying? Take a break
from the books at Thomas Haas Chocolates
& Patisserie in North Van. Their hot
chocolate is like drinking a chocolate bar!

Fr EE Fi sH

Every fall, thousands of salmon return home
to the Capilano River Hatchery, putting on a
spectacular display of nature’s majesty.
in tH E FootstEPs oF VA mPi r Es

Twi-hard fans will delight in seeking out the
North Shore locations used for the Twilight
movies, including the Cullens’ house in West
Vancouver.
GEt DoWn on tHE FArm

Old MacDonald would love Maplewood
Farm. With horses, cows, goats and pigs,
you can enjoy a country experience just
minutes from Capilano University.

OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Capilano University also has campuses in
Squamish and Sechelt. Students in these
close-knit coastal communities enjoy a
bevy of outdoor recreation and cultural
activities.

IN SQUA MISH:

The Stawamus Chief: Climb the second biggest
piece of freestanding granite in the world.
Squamish Valley Music Festival: Rock out
during this three-day outdoor music festival.
Mountain biking: Test your mettle in the
annual Test of Metal —a grueling 67 km
mountain bike race.
Playing outside: Scuba diving, hiking,
surfing—it’s not called the Outdoor Recreation
Capital of Canada for nothing.
Whistler Blackcomb: It’s just a 45-minute drive
to the #1 ski resort in North America.

H A n Gi n G out on b r i DGEs

The Capilano Suspension Bridge is
Vancouver’s #1 tourist destination, but
if you want to avoid the crowds and the
ticket price, check out the Lynn Canyon
Suspension Bridge.
sEYmour surFinG

Try out whitewater kayaking on the Seymour
River with the folks from Sea to Sky Kayak.
WAtEr DoGs

Looking for a place for your dog to swim?
Just behind Park Royal Shopping Centre, the
Ambleside Dog Beach is the hot place to
sniff and be sniffed.
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Lonsdale has a huge number of restaurants
to choose from. For a lively young social
scene, check out The District, close to the
SeaBus Terminal.

Tucked away in a shopping mall, Park and
Tilford Gardens are beautifully decorated at
Christmas time. It’s a great way to spend a
chilly evening and entrance is by donation.
The rest of the year, you can drop in and
smell the roses for free!

nortH sHorE on stAGE

Whether you’re looking for amateur theatre
or professional concerts, there are a number
of theatres in North and West Vancouver
including Centennial Theatre, Kay Meek
Centre, Presentation House, Deep Cove
Shaw Theatre and, of course, the NSCU
Centre for the Performing Arts at Cap U.

A Pub WortH “rAVEn” About

Vancouver folk-rock legends, Spirit of the
West, immortalized The Raven Pub in their
song The Crawl about a North Shore pub
crawl. This Deep Cove watering hole has live
music and great food.
Fr om sEA to sKi

The North Shore has three ski resorts to
choose from — Grouse Mountain, Cypress
Mountain and Mount Seymour. For a steal
of a deal, consider Grouse’s Y2Play pass.
Hi KE to tHE r ocK

A popular destination for Deep Cove
dwellers, Quarry Rock is a relatively easy
hike with a spectacular view of Indian Arm.
cr ui si n ’ on bY

Vancouver is one of the West Coast’s
busiest cruise ship terminals. Get a good
look at these ﬂoating resorts from the West
Vancouver seawall.
O N T H E S UN SH I NE COAST:

Destination everywhere: The Powell Forest
Canoe Route, the Sunshine Coast Trail, the
Skookumchuck Rapids—these are just a few
of the adventures that are waiting for you.
Inner space: The Festival of the Written Arts
and the Fibre Arts festival are only two of the
cultural events that take place every year on
the Coast.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE?
There are lots of things to love about our
communities. Tell us what you like best
about Squamish, the Sunshine Coast and
the North Shore:

luvourcommunity@capilanou.ca

Food for thought, food for eating: Enjoy
the numerous waterfront restaurants and
bistro style cafés. Then visit one of the many
galleries or art studios in Gibsons, Sechelt
and Pender Harbour.
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ANIMATION

Oscar gold

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Show, don’t tell
Adam Briggs knew he had the
talent and the drive to succeed
in the creative industry. What he
didn’t have was a portfolio. He also
wasn’t quite sure what university
programs looked for in a portfolio.
And since Adam was hoping to get
into Cap’s prestigious Illustration/
Design: Elements and Applications
(IDEA) program, he needed something exceptional. “This is a hugely
competitive industry,” says Adam.
“You really need something that
shows people what you can do—that
gets you noticed.” That’s where the
Portfolio Place came in. Part of Cap’s
Continuing Education offerings, it
offers short courses and workshops
that will whip portfolios into shape.
Adam adds, “The Portfolio Place
helped me refine my existing pieces,
and let me know what kinds of pieces
creative programs look for. I saved
lots of time because I could focus on
pieces that mattered, and I was able
to wow the enrolment committee.
Now I’m an IDEA graduate and
loving every minute.”

It was a banner year for Cap’s
Commercial Animation program at the
2013 Academy Awards, with three grads
able to put Oscar-winning films on their
resumés. Sarah Airriess and Clio Pitt
worked on Disney’s groundbreaking short
film, Paperman, which won the award for
best animated short. Ben Anderson was
a lead animator on Life of Pi, which won
the award for best visual effects.

INTERNATIONAL

The world in
one place
Capilano U students wishing to study
abroad and the more than 700 international students from 54 countries
who study at Cap each year have a new
place to go for advice, support, activities and more thanks to a $500,000
gift from international businessman
Sheldon Trainor and his wife, Emelda
Wong. The Centre for International
Experience is a home away from home
for students and a place to make
connections and build new friendships.
The gift also provides scholarships
for Canadian students to participate
in overseas exchange programs, field
schools and study tours, which offer
valuable learning experiences that
enhance future employability.

ATHLETICS

10 tips for
student-athletes
Playing varsity sports like volleyball,
basketball or soccer is a great way
to balance out the challenges of
academic life. Here are 10 tips for
prospective athletes to get noticed
before tryouts and to stay on the
team, courtesy of Cap’s Athletics and
Recreation department:
1. Contact the coach of the team
that you wish to play for, first.
2. Send us a video that shows you
playing in a true game situation.
3. Invite our coaching staff out to
one of your games so that we can
scout your abilities.
4. Attend one of our Capilano
University “ID Camps” where
coaches can identify your talent.
5. Research which program or course
of study you wish to pursue.
6. Commit to a four- or five-year
program (most student-athletes
take five years to complete their
degree).
7. Carry as high a grade point
average (GPA) as possible.
8. Know that the number of open
spots can vary widely from year
to year.
9. Apply for financial assistance
or scholarships.
10. Stay on the team by sustaining
your GPA.

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Facu ltie s
Arts & Sciences

Business &
Professional Studies

Education, Health &
Human Development

Anthropology
Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism)
Applied Ethics
Art History
B.C. Studies
Chinese (Mandarin)
Creative Writing
Criminology
Economics
English
French
Geography (Human)
History
Japanese
Liberal Studies
Lil’wat Nation Language and Culture
Linguistics
Philosophy
Political Studies
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Squamish Nation Language
and Culture
Women’s Studies

School of Business

School of Education & Childhood Studies

Accounting Assistant
Business Administration
Business Fundamentals
International Management
Medical Administrative Management
North American Business Management
North American and International Management
Retail Marketing

Early Childhood Care and Education
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Education Assistant

School of Communication

Adult Basic Education
Access to Work
College and University Preparation
Community Capacity Building
Discover Employability
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
EAP to Business Administration Pathway
EAP to Early Childhood Care and Education
Pathway
Gateways: Personal Management and Planning
Vision

Science & Engineering

Human Kinetics

Arts

Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Engineering
Geography (Physical)
Geology
Mathematics & Statistics
Physics

Communication Studies
Magazine Publishing
Professional Communications
School of Legal Studies

Legal Administrative Assistant
Legal Administrative Management
Legal Studies
Paralegal

global &
community studies
School of Global Stewardship

Global Stewardship
School of Human Kinetics

School of Outdoor Recreation Management

School of Allied Health

Health Care Assistant
Music Therapy
Rehabilitation Assistant
School of Access & Academic Preparation

Fine & Applied Arts
School of Art & Design

Illustration/Design: Elements &
Applications (IDEA)
School of Motion Picture Arts

Business in Tourism
Tourism Management
Tourism Management for International Students
Tourism Marketing

Animation Fundamentals
Cinematography for Film and Video
Commercial Animation
Costuming for Stage and Screen
Digital Animation
Digital Visual Effects
Documentary
Indigenous Independent Digital Filmmaking
Lighting for Digital Imaging and Film
Motion Picture Arts

School of Public Administration

School of Performing Arts

Advanced Wilderness Leadership
Mountain Bike Operations
Outdoor Recreation Management
Professional Scuba Dive Instructor
School of Tourism Management

Local Government Administration
Local Government Leadership Development

Acting for Stage and Screen
Arts and Entertainment Management
Conducting in Music
Jazz Studies
Music
Musical Theatre
Performing Arts
Technical Theatre

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ARTS &
SCIENCES

Test the waters
How does the mind work? How are revolutions and political upheaval reshaping our world? What lies beneath the sea? Some of these
questions might pique your interest. Others, not so much. That's what’s so great about taking Arts & Sciences courses. You get to explore
new ideas and new ways of thinking without having to decide what you want to do with the rest of your life right away. After testing the
waters with a few courses, you’ll find an area of study that resonates with you and you’ll earn credits towards a credential while you do it.
There are hundreds of Arts & Sciences courses to choose from in the disciplines noted below. We encourage you to sample a variety.
Capilano registrar, Karen McCredie, recommends “adding one course that you know you’ll be great at, one that is something you’ve
always been interested in but never tried, one that has been recommended to you, and one that takes you outside of your comfort zone.”
It’s a sure-fire way to open yourself up to experiences and areas of study you might not have considered otherwise.

Arts & Sciences Disciplines / / / / / / /////////////////////////////////////////////
Arts

Science & Engineering

Anthropology

Human geography

Astronomy

Explore the origin, culture and
development of humankind.

Explore the relationship between human
and environmental systems.

The science that involves the study of
celestial bodies and the universe as a whole.

Art History

Japanese

Biology

The study of art and its relationship
to society.

Explore the Japanese language, culture
and literature.

chinese (mandarin)

linguistics

The study of life itself, including the
chemicals and cells of which organisms are
composed.

Explore the Mandarin Chinese
language, culture and literature.

Explore the nature, structure and
evolution of language.

criminology

Philosophy

Examine crime, its causes, society’s
response to it, and the efficacy of
punishment.

Examine the fundamental assumptions
or beliefs about knowledge, reality and
values.

engineering

economics

Political studies

geology

Analyze the allocation of scarce
resources and the production,
distribution and consumption of
goods and services.

The study of the politics of power – what
it is and who gets it, how it is
used and how it is abused.

The study of the earth and all of its
non-biological resources.

Psychology

english

Study academic writing strategies,
literature and creative writing.

Analyze all aspects of the human
condition – from behaviour and thought
processes to emotions and relationships.

Mathematics is the study of patterns of
structure, change and space. Statistics
involves the collection, presentation, analysis
and interpretation of data.

french

sociology

Physical geography

Explore the French language, culture
and literature.

The study of human relationships and
social institutions.

Explore the processes inﬂuencing the Earth's
natural environments.

History

spanish

Physics

Explore how and why change occurs in
human societies, and understand the
distinctive forces shaping our world.

Explore the Spanish language, culture
and literature.

The study of matter, energy, space and time
over a range of scales from sub-atomic to
astronomical.

Women's studies

chemistry

The study of molecules and their interactions
in the physical and biological world.
Apply scientific knowledge and creativity to
solve the world's various practical problems.

mathematics & statistics

Examine how gender relates to human
behaviour, culture and social institutions.

Programs may have an English language proficiency requirement (e.g. toEFl, ElA, iElts, cAEl, PtE). see page 46 for details.

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Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied
Behaviour Analysis (Autism)

This degree program trains graduates to work
with people with autism. The program combines
rigorous academic training with supervised
professional experience. Graduates will meet the
requirements to become Assistant Behaviour
Analysts and work in partnership with Board
Certified Behaviour Analysts.

Any Associate of Arts or Science degree or
equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5; letter
of interest; letter of reference; interview;
documentation 0f a minimum of 300 hours
of experience as a behaviour interventionist
prior to the start of the program in September
(contact the ABA-A program coordinator
for assistance in obtaining work/volunteer
experience).

Designed for those who already have a bachelor
degree and who wish to obtain the required
coursework and experience to enable them to
become certified as a Board Certified Assistant
Behaviour Analyst. Not intended for those
who have completed the Bachelor of Arts in
Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism) as this is a
duplication of their coursework.

Completion of a recognized bachelor degree
in Arts or Sciences; letter of interest; letter
of reference; interview; documentation of
a minimum of 300 hours of experience as a
behaviour interventionist prior to start of the
program in September (contact the ABA-A
program coordinator for assistance in obtaining
work/volunteer experience).

A multi-disciplinary degree in the Liberal Arts
tradition. All degree students take a selection
of courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences,
and Pure and Applied Sciences. This foundation
prepares students for the sustained critical
inquiries, tutorials and focused research projects
of upper-level courses.

See Admission to Arts & Sciences, p. 46.

Offers a combination of first- and second-year
Arts & Sciences courses (60 credits). Students
complete a broad range of arts courses, along
with some science courses.

See Admission to Arts & Sciences, p. 46.

Includes courses in introductory ethics and
critical thinking, as well as biomedical ethics,
environmental ethics and business ethics.

See Admission to Arts & Sciences, p. 46.

Emphasizes a broad knowledge of art history
and cultivates a critical visual awareness with
which to view the art and visual culture of both
past and present.

See Admission to Arts & Sciences, p. 46.

Examines B.C. from the perspectives of art
history, cultures and society, environment and
geography, history and politics, linguistics and
literature, and First Nations.

See Admission to Arts & Sciences, p. 46.

Combines instruction and practice in creative
and critical writing in a variety of genres,
including poetry, fiction, drama, screenwriting,
mixed-genre and new media.

See Admission to Arts & Sciences, p. 46.

2 years, full-time or part-time
Starts in September

Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism)
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

2 years, full-time or part-time
Starts in September

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal
Studies

4 years, full-time
Part-time available
Starts in September, January, May

Associate of Arts Degree – General

2 years, full-time or part-time
Ladders to third-year studies
Starts in September, January, May
Associate of Arts Degree –
Applied Ethics

2 years, full-time or part-time
Ladders to third-year studies
Starts in September, January, May
Associate of Arts Degree –
Art History

2 years, full-time or part-time
Ladders to third-year studies
Starts in September, January, May
Associate of Arts Degree –
B.C. Studies

2 years, full-time or part-time
Ladders to third-year studies
Starts in September, January, May
Associate of Arts Degree –
Creative Writing

2 years, full-time or part-time
Ladders to third-year studies
Starts in September

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Associate of Arts degree – english

Offers the opportunity to think critically about
traditional and experimental English literature
in a wide variety of genres and in the context of
contemporary issues.

See Admission to Arts & Sciences, p. 46.

Provides students with fundamental knowledge
and a critical understanding of the discipline of
psychology.

See Admission to Arts & Sciences, p. 46.

Designed to give current and future Lil’wat
language teachers training in the Lil’wat language
and a deeper understanding of the Lil’wat culture
(from a Lil’wat perspective).

B.C. secondary school graduation (Grade 12) or
equivalent or mature student status; interview
with Lil’wat education officials.

Designed to give current and future Squamish
language teachers training in the Squamish
language and a deeper understanding of the
Squamish culture (from a Squamish perspective).

B.C. secondary school graduation (Grade 12) or
equivalent or mature student status; interview
with Squamish education officials.

2 years, full-time or part-time
Ladders to third-year studies
Starts in September, January, May
Associate of Arts degree –
Psychology

2 years, full-time or part-time
Ladders to third-year studies
Starts in September, January, May
lil’wat nation language and
culture certificate

Part-time
Starts in September
squamish nation language and
culture certificate

Part-time
Starts in September

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Associate of science degree –
general

Offers a combination of first- and second-year
Arts & Sciences courses (60 credits). Students
complete a broad range of science courses, along
with some arts courses.

See Admission to Arts & Sciences, p. 46.

Students choosing to specialize in biology
will acquire a background preparing them
particularly well to follow a majors program in
biology.

See Admission to Arts & Sciences, p. 46.

Upon successful completion, students will
be considered for admission to second-year
engineering at UBC, SFU and UVic. An
engineering education leads to careers such as
electrical engineer, civil engineer, mechanical
engineer, bio-medical researcher, environmental
engineer, aerospace engineer, structural engineer
and astronaut.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status; Principles of Mathematics 12 (A)
or Pre-calculus 12 (A), OR Calculus 12 (B) and
either Principles of Mathematics 12 (B) or Precalculus 12 (B); and Physics 12 (B) and Chemistry
12 (B); and English 12 (C-) or English 12 First
Peoples (C).

Designed for those who are interested in the
one-year Engineering transfer program, but
lack the prerequisites for entry. Upon successful
completion, students will be considered for
admission to second-year engineering at UBC,
SFU and UVic.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status; Principles of Mathematics 12 (B)
or Pre-calculus 12 (B); and Chemistry 11; and
English 12 or English 12 First Peoples.

2 years, full-time or part-time
Ladders to third-year studies
Starts in September, January, May
Associate of science degree –
Biology

2 years, full-time or part-time
Ladders to third-year studies
Starts in September, January, May
engineering – first year

1 year, full-time
Transfers to second-year studies
Starts in September

engineering transition diploma

2 years, full-time
Transfers to second-year studies
Starts in September

Programs may have an English language proficiency requirement (e.g. toEFl, ElA, iElts, cAEl, PtE). see page 46 for details.

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BUSINESS &
PROFESSIONAL
STUDIES

School of Business / / / / / / / / / / / / / / //////////////////////////////////////////////
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Bachelor of Business Administration
degree

Equips students with the advanced business
and management skills necessary to become
effective leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs.
Students develop expertise in a chosen area
of specialization: accounting/finance, general
management, international business studies,
marketing or strategic HR management.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status. English and Math requirements:
English 12 or English 12 First Peoples (C+) or
EDT = 100 or LPI essay score = 24, essay level
= 4, Principles of Math 11 (C) or Foundations
of Math 11 (C) or Applications of Math 12 (B)
or Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 12 (B) or
BTEC 115 (B-).

Provides the skills and knowledge required to
be an effective manager or business professional.
Ladders into the Business Administration
advanced diploma and degree.

High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status. Same English and
Math requirements as Bachelor of Business
Administration degree above.

4 years (120 credits)
Full-time or part-time
Starts in September, January, May

Business Administration diploma

2 years (60 credits)
Full-time or part-time
Starts in September, January, May
Business Administration Advanced
diploma

3 years (30 credits plus Business
Administration diploma)
Full-time or part-time
Starts in September, January, May
Business Administration certificate

18 credits, full-time or part-time
Starts in September, January, May

Business Administration Advanced
certificate

1 year (30 credits)
Full-time or part-time
Starts in September, January, May

north American Business
management Post-Baccalaureate
diploma

1 year (36 credits)
Full-time, part-time available
Starts in September

Provides the skills and knowledge required to be Successful completion of the Business
Administration diploma or equivalent.
an effective manager or business professional.
Students may specialize in accounting, general
management, international business studies,
marketing or strategic HR management. Ladders
into the Business Administration degree.
Provides the basic skills to get started in a
business career or launch a business. Ladders
into the Business Administration advanced
certificate and diploma.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status.

Provides the basic skills to get started in a
business career or launch a business. Builds
on knowledge acquired in the Business
Administration certificate. Ladders into the
Business Administration diploma.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status or completion of Business
Administration certificate program with
upgrading in Math and/or English as required.
Same English and Math requirements as
Bachelor of Business Administration degree
above. Conditional acceptance for Mature
Student status with successful completion of
testing and/or upgrading in English and Math
skills.

Designed for international students who have a
bachelor degree from their home country and
wish to gain in-depth knowledge of the North
American business management culture within
a short period of time.

Completion of an undergraduate degree
from a recognized institution. Students with
backgrounds other than business degrees,
economics degrees or the equivalent will be
required to complete a three-week pre-sessional
Business Essentials course. IELTS 6.0 overall
and no one score less than 5.5; or IELTS 5.5
overall with no one score less than 5.0 plus
four weeks of pre-sessional English; interview;
two-page letter of intent; resumé or experience
summary recommended.

Programs may have an English language proficiency requirement (e.g. toEFl, ElA, iElts, cAEl, PtE). see page 46 for details.

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North American Business
Management Applied
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

For international students with a degree from
their home country who are interested in
an accelerated opportunity to study North
American business practices and apply their
new skills and learning in a Canadian context.
Students complete this two-year program in 16
months, which includes an extended six-month
unpaid work practicum with a local organization.

For undergraduate business students. Included is
a study abroad term in England, term 2. Students
also complete an integrated international report
or business plan. Two credentials awarded:
International Management graduate diploma
from Capilano University and a Master of
Science degree in International Business from
the University of Hertfordshire in England.

Completion of a BBA degree or NA Business post
baccalaureate diploma at Capilano with a CGPA
of 3.0 or higher; or completion of a four-year
undergraduate business degree, economics
degree or equivalent from a recognized
institution with a CGPA of 3.0 or higher; or a
degree equivalent professional qualification with
a CGPA of 3.0 or higher approved by the
program chair. IELTS 6.5 overall and no one
score less than 6 or equivalent. Interview for
non-Capilano students. Two-page letter of
intent; resumé or experience summary
recommended.

For international students. First year focuses on
Canadian-specific business issues and trends.
During the second year, students expand their
international learning experience and complete
the second term abroad at the University of
Hertfordshire in England.

Completion of an undergraduate degree
from a recognized institution. Students with
backgrounds other than business degrees,
economics degrees or the equivalent will be
required to complete a three-week pre-sessional
Business Essentials course. IELTS 6.0 overall
and no one score less than 5.5; or IELTS 5.5
overall with no one score less than 5.0 plus four
weeks of pre-sessional English at Capilano;
interview; two-page letter of intent; resumé or
experience summary recommended.

Graduates find employment as retail buyers,
retail managers, sales representatives and
event coordinators. Ladders into the Business
Administration diploma and degree.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status; English 12 or English 12 First
Peoples (C+) and Math 11 (C) are recommended;
interview may be required.

Provides students with practical accounting and
basic management skills that have value in a wide
variety of accounting jobs. Students will learn how
to apply manual and computerized accounting
systems in business situations, and gain skills in
management, quantitative methods, business law,
finance, economics and communications.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status; a minimum grade of C+ in either
English 12 or English 12 First Peoples or
EDT=ENGL 100 or LPI essay score=24, essay
level=4 and a minimum grade of C in Principles
of Math 11 or a minimum grade of C in
Foundations of Math 11 or a minimum grade of
B in Applications of Math 12 or a minimum
grade of B in Apprenticeship & Workplace
Mathematics 12 or a minimum grade of B- in
BTEC 115; information meeting or appointment
with program convenor.

16 months
Full-time, part-time available
Starts in September

International Management Graduate
Diploma

1 year (36 credits)
Full-time, part-time
Starts in September

North American and International
Management Graduate Diploma

2 years (72 credits)
Full-time, part-time
Starts in September

Retail Marketing Certificate

8 months, full-time
Part-time available
Starts in September and January
Accounting Assistant Diploma

2 years, full-time
Part-time available
Starts in September

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Accounting Assistant certificate

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
Provides the skills required for entry-level
accounting positions such as accounting assistant student status; information meeting or
interview; SLEP test for EAP students.
and bookkeeper. Fifteen credits may transfer to
the Business Administration diploma or degree.

10 months, full-time
Starts in September

Business fundamentals certificate

4 months, full-time
Part-time available
Starts in September and January

medical Administrative management
diploma

2 years, full-time in first year and
full- or part-time in second year
Starts in September

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Opens the door to other programs. Ladders into
the Accounting Assistant programs, as well as
Business Administration programs. Math course
may satisfy the Business Administration entrance
requirement.

High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status; information meeting or
appointment with faculty member, SLEP test
for EAP students.

Provides the skills and knowledge for
employment as clerks in admitting, diagnostic
radiology, rehabilitation and day care in general
practice, specialist offices, walk-in clinics and
private clinics. With practical experience, grads
may move into other areas such as human
resources or accounting or advance to office
manager or supervisor.

English and Math requirements: English 12 or
English 12 First Peoples (C+) or EDT = 100 or
LPI essay score = 24, essay level = 4, Principles
of Math 11 (C) or Foundations of Math 11 (C) or
Applications of Math 12 (B) or Apprenticeship
& Workplace Math 12 (B) or BTEC 115 (B-).
Medical Assistant certificate with a 2.0 CGPA;
information meeting or appointment with
program convenor.

Programs may have an English language proficiency requirement (e.g. toEFl, ElA, iElts, cAEl, PtE). see page 46 for details.

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Bachelor of Communication Studies
Degree

Combines critical analysis of communication,
media and culture with applied communication
skills directed towards scholarly investigation
and practical experience in public and media
relations; publishing, editing and writing; journalism;
communication research and policy analysis; and
communication coordination and management.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status; English 12 or English 12 First
Peoples or equivalent with a minimum B grade;
letter of intent and resumé may be requested.

An academic program designed to prepare
students for careers that demand a critical
understanding of media, broad knowledge
of social and cultural issues and writing and
speaking skills.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status; English 12 or English 12 First
Peoples or equivalent with a minimum B grade;
letter of intent and resumé may be requested.

Students develop general communication skills
for work in business, communications industries
and the applied arts.

High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status; English 12 or English 12
First Peoples; ENGL 100 or CMNS 120 as a
prerequisite or co-requisite; letter of interest;
interview (writing test may be required).

Students learn applied communications and
develop a critical understanding of media and
communication.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status; English 12 or English 12 First
Peoples with a minimum B grade or EDT=
ENGL 100; Mature student status with
completion of Communications department
entrance interview and EDT as above, or
successful completion of the Professional
Communications certificate program with a
minimum B average or the Magazine Publishing
program with a minimum B average.

Students learn editorial and layout skills from
editors, writers and art directors; includes a
directed internship.

Undergraduate degree, associate degree, or
diploma or equivalent; interview, resumé and
letter of intent.

120 credits, full-time or part-time
Starts in September and January

Communication Studies Diploma

60 credits, full-time or part-time
Starts in September and January

Professional Communications
Certificate

15 credits, full-time or part-time
Starts in September and January

Advanced Professional
Communications Certificate

30 credits, full-time or part-time
Starts in September and January

Magazine Publishing Certificate

4 months (18 credits), full-time
Starts in May

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Bachelor of legal studies
(Paralegal) degree

Designed primarily for high school graduates
looking for a challenging career in the legal
field. Graduates perform substantive legal
work under the supervision of lawyers in law
offices, government agencies and corporate legal
departments.

High school graduation with an 80% or higher
average through Grades 11 and 12 in English
12 or English 12 First Peoples and at least
four other Grade 11 or 12 academic courses or
equivalent or mature student status; two letters
of reference; resumé; applicant may be called
for an interview.

Geared towards those who are interested in
establishing a new career in the legal field.
Graduates perform substantive legal work
under the supervision of lawyers in law offices,
government agencies and corporate legal
departments.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status. One of the following: two years
of full-time post-secondary education (with
an academic focus) OR one year of full-time
post-secondary education (with an academic
focus) plus relevant life/work experience
OR relevant life/work learning experience
at the discretion of the department; ENGL
100-level (B- or higher) or LPI exam (level 5
or higher); two letters of reference; resumé;
essay. Applicant may be called for an interview.
Work experience in an office setting and a good
working knowledge of computers are highly
recommended.

Designed for legal administrative assistants who
are interested in increasing their responsibilities
and becoming a paralegal. Graduates perform
substantive legal work under the supervision of
lawyers in law offices, government agencies and
corporate legal departments.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status; ENGL 100 (B- or higher) or
LPI exam (level 5 or higher); current legal
employment; letter from employer; resumé
AND one of the following: two years of legal
administrative work experience OR graduation
from Capilano’s Legal Administrative Assistant
(LAA) program (B+ or higher) or equivalent
OR graduation from Capilano’s online LAA
program (B+ or higher) or equivalent plus one
year of legal administrative work OR relevant
life/work experience with or without legal
administrative work at the discretion of the
department; letter from current employer;
resumé.

Provides the skills and knowledge for
employment as a legal administrative assistant
performing valuable administrative and clerical
support. With practical experience, grads may
move into other areas within a law firm, such
as human resources or accounting. Others may
advance to positions such as office manager in a
smaller firm or other supervisory positions.

English and Math requirements: English 12 or
English 12 First Peoples (C+) or EDT = 100 or
LPI essay score = 24, essay level = 4, Principles
of Math 11 (C) or Foundations of Math 11 (C) or
Applications of Math 12 (B) or Apprenticeship
& Workplace Math 12 (B) or BTEC 115 (B-).
Legal Administrative Assistant certificate with
a 2.0 CGPA; information meeting or
appointment with program convenor.

Graduates find employment in law offices,
government offices and corporate legal
departments.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status; keyboarding at 45 wpm (touch
typing); interview; resumé and reference letter;
SLEP test for EAP students; LGST English
Diagnostic Test (31/50 required).

4 years, full-time (followed by
a 6-month paid practicum)
Part-time option available to
Paralegal diploma or certificate
graduates
Starts in September
Paralegal diploma

2 years, full-time (followed by
a 6-month paid practicum)
Starts in September

Paralegal certificate

30 credits, part-time evenings
(summer course is daytime
Saturdays)
or 30 credits, part-time online
Starts in September, January, May

legal Administrative management
diploma

2 years, full-time in first year and
full- or part-time in second year
Starts in September

legal Administrative Assistant
certificate

8 months, full-time
Starts in September and January

Programs may have an English language proficiency requirement (e.g. toEFl, ElA, iElts, cAEl, PtE). see page 46 for details.

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GLOBAL &
COMMUNITY
STUDIES

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Associate of Arts degree –
global stewardship

Courses focus on global issues, seminars by
leaders in the not-for-profit sector and service
learning experiences locally and abroad.
Graduates pursue careers in international
development, as well as law, teaching, social
work, nursing and journalism.

See Admission to Arts & Sciences, p. 46. Letter
of intent; letters of recommendation; Global
Stewardship Program Entry Form (on web site);
interview with coordinator.

2 years, full-time
Part-time available with permission
Ladders to year 3 university
Starts in September

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Human Kinetics diploma

Offers two streams: Exercise Science and
Physical Education. Graduates work in
physiotherapy, exercise therapy, physical
education, recreation management and
coaching.

Admission as per Arts & Sciences, p. 46; letter
of interest and two reference letters. Students
entering the Exercise Science stream must have
the high school prerequisites for their first-year
science electives. Proof of valid Basic First Aid
with CPR'C & AED Certification.

2 years, full-time
Transfer to year 3 UBC
Starts in September

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outdoor recreation management
diploma

Graduates pursue professions in guiding,
instruction, community recreation, park
management and conservation. Ladders into the
Bachelor of Tourism Management degree.

High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status; English 12 or English
12 First Peoples (C), and Principles of Math
11 (C) or Applications of Math 12 (B) or PreCalculus 11 (C-) or Foundations 11 (C) or
both Apprenticeship & Workplace 11 & 12
(A&W 11 not a guaranteed pre-req) (C+) or
Apprenticeship & Workplace 12 (if A&W 11 not
taken) (B); OR equivalent or higher courses at
a recognized post-secondary institute or BTEC
115 (B-); interview; two letters of reference;
resumé; letter of interest; completion of a
medical self-declaration form.

Prepares students for career opportunities with
mountain resorts, non-profit organizations,
government or private businesses. Teaches risk
management, event management and mountain
bike guiding, plus design and construction of
sustainable trails and parks.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status; a minimum GPA of 2.0 (60%);
interview; basic mountain bike riding skills;
own mountain bike with suspension, safety gear
and repair kit.

Leads to careers in scuba diving instruction,
scuba tour operations, retail store management,
aquatics, recreation, tourism and outdoor
leadership.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status. The dive training requires that
students are 18 years of age by November 1 of
the program year. Contact the program for
other details.

Prepares students for careers in guiding,
instruction, nature interpretation, camp
leadership, community recreation and adventure
tourism. Students receive extensive training in
leadership, natural history, first aid, kayaking,
rock climbing, rafting, sailing, mountaineering
and backcountry skiing. Note: Students over the
age of majority are preferred.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status or permission of coordinator
for students who are at least 18 years of
age; English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
(C); interview; references; resumé; medical
certificate of health may be required; physically
able to meet the challenges of the program.

16 months, full-time (practicum)
Starts in August

mountain Bike operations
certificate

8 months, full-time
Starts in September
Sunshine Coast campus only

Professional scuba dive instructor
certificate

1 year, full-time
Starts in September
Sunshine Coast campus only
Advanced Wilderness leadership
certificate

1 year, full-time
Starts in August
Squamish campus only

Programs may have an English language proficiency requirement (e.g. toEFl, ElA, iElts, cAEl, PtE). see page 46 for details.

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School of Tourism Management / / / ////////////////////////////////////////////
Pr oG r A m D E tA il s

D E s criP tio n

A Dmi ssi on r Equi r EmEn ts

Bachelor of tourism management
degree

For students working towards senior-level
positions in the tourism industry. The program
emphasizes leadership, strategic and business
management expertise, as well as industry
specific skills in areas such as marketing,
research, promotion, product development,
tourism policy and planning, and risk
management.

Provides a theoretical and practical introduction
to any career in the tourism industry. Stresses
career entry skills. Provides experience through
a paid co-op workterm. Creates opportunities to
network and build connections with the tourism
industry throughout the program. Ladders into
the Bachelor of Tourism Management.

Same as Bachelor of Tourism Management.

International students develop the leading edge
management and leadership skills necessary
for career advancement in the tourism
industry. Includes a mandatory Canadian work
practicum. Ladders into the Bachelor of Tourism
Management.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status; English language requirement;
resumé; two letters of reference; personal
statement of interest.

For those interested in pursuing a career in
sales and marketing, this program provides an
introduction to this role within the tourism
industry. Ladders into the Tourism Management
Co-op Education diploma or the Bachelor of
Tourism Management.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status; a minimum C+ grade in English
11 and a minimum C grade in Principles of
Math 11 or a minimum B grade in Applications
of Math 12.

4 years, full-time
Part-time option available
Starts in September, January
and May

tourism management co-op
education diploma

2 years, full-time (co-op)
Part-time option available
Starts in September and January

tourism management for
international students diploma

2 years, full-time
Starts in September and January

tourism marketing citation

18 credits, full-time or part-time
Starts in September and January

Business in tourism certificate

1 year, part-time
Starts in September or January
Sunshine Coast and Squamish
campuses only

Provides graduates with the knowledge and skills High school graduation or equivalent or mature
for entry-level positions in the tourism industry. student status.

Programs may have an English language proficiency requirement (e.g. toEFl, ElA, iElts, cAEl, PtE). see page 46 for details.

School of Public Administration / //////////////////////////////////////////////
Pr o g r a m D eta il s

D es c riptio n

A dmi ssi on Requi r e me n ts

Local Government Administration
Certificate

Designed for working professionals to
improve their local government knowledge,
understanding and skills.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status or permission of program
coordinator; current employment in a local or
regional government or supporting agency.

Builds on the Local Government
Administration certificate and allows working
professionals to advance their career by
enhancing their knowledge and skills.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status or permission of program
coordinator; current employment in a local or
regional government or supporting agency.

Builds on the Local Government
Administration advanced certificate, assisting
working professionals to become more
effective leaders, managers and change agents
in their organizations.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status or permission of program
coordinator; current employment in a local or
regional government or supporting agency.

15 credits, part-time
Starts in September, January, May
Local Government Administration
Advanced Certificate

45 credits, part-time
Starts in September, January, May
Local Government Administration
Diploma

60 credits, part-time
Starts in September, January, May
Local Government Leadership
Development Certificate

18 credits, part-time
Starts in September, January, May

Designed for local government professionals High school graduation or equivalent or mature
to build their leadership skills and knowledge. student status or permission of the program
coordinator; current employment in a municipality,
regional district, First Nations government,
improvement district or supporting agency, or
permission of program chair with at least two years
in a management or supervisory role.

F A CULT Y O F g l o b a l & c o m m u n i t y s t u d i e s I P A G E 3 5

EDUCATION,
HEALTH &
HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT

School of Education & Childhood Studies ///////////////////////////////////////
Pr oGr A m D E tA il s

D E s criP tio n

A Dmi ssi on r Equi r EmEn ts

Bachelor of early childhood care
and education degree

Offers advanced perspectives on ECCE practice,
encouraging graduates to continue to develop
their abilities as outstanding educators and
partners in children’s lives.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status; a minimum grade point average
of 2.0 (60%) calculated on English 12 or English
12 First Peoples and three academic Grade 12
courses. Admission preference may be given to
students with English Lit 12 as one of the three
academic Grade 12 courses.

Allows students with undergraduate degrees
to study to gain new skills and broaden their
knowledge in order to advance their career,
change career direction, and deepen their
understanding of early childhood politics and
pedagogy. This program is most relevant to those
holding a Professional Certificate with the BC
Ministry of Education.

Completion of a recognized bachelor's degree
(or equivalent) with a minimum graduation
grade point average of 2.0; English 12 or English
12 First Peoples (C+) or EDT=ENGL 100 or
LPI essay score=24, essay level=4, and Principles
of Math 11 (C) or Applications of Math 12 (B) or
BTEC 115 (B-). Applicants may be required to
attend an interview. Letter of interest/intent.

Provides students with the competencies and
knowledge required to work with children under
the age of five in licensed preschools and daycare
centres. Offers students an opportunity to examine
historical and contemporary understandings of
child care, education, families and childhood. As
part of the diploma, students will complete the
following credentials: Basic ECCE certificate
and Infant Toddler certificate or Special Needs
certificate.

High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status; English 12 or English
12 First Peoples. Recommended: A minimum
grade point average of 2.0 (60%) calculated
on English 12 or English 12 First Peoples and
three academic Grade 12 courses. Admission
preference may be given to students with English
Lit 12 as one of the three academic Grade 12
courses.

4 years, full- and part-time
Applications accepted year round

early childhood care and education
Post-Baccalaureate diploma

1 year, full- and part-time
Starts in September

early childhood care and education
diploma

2 years, full- and part-time
Applications accepted year round

early childhood educator Assistant

4 month, 3-credit course offered
during the day, evening or online
Applications accepted year round

education Assistant certificate

20 months, part-time
Starts in August

Course completion of one of four possible ECCE High school graduation or equivalent or mature
courses that satisfy the educational requirement student status; English 12 or English 12 First
Peoples.
required for eligibility to apply to be licensed as
an Early Childhood Educator Assistant with the
ECE Registry of BC, Ministry of Children and
Family Development.
Prepares students to work with children or
adolescents who present with a wide range of
abilities under the supervision of teachers in
elementary and secondary schools.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status. Applicants who do not meet the
above requirement must be at least 18 years of
age and be able to demonstrate equivalent work
experience. Recommended: English 12 or
English 12 First Peoples or Communications 12
(B); information session; interview (with EA
English Placement test unless waived); relevant
experience working with children and adolescents;
covering letter; resumé; three reference letters;
clear criminal records search; Standard First Aid
and CPR certificates; TB test.

Programs may have an English language proficiency requirement (e.g. toEFl, ElA, iElts, cAEl, PtE). see page 46 for details.

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School of Allied Health / / / / / / / / / / / ////////////////////////////////////////////
Pr o g r a m D e ta il s

De s c riptio n

A d mi ssi on Requi r eme n ts

Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree

Leads to music therapy practice in hospitals,
clinics, schools, community centres, group
homes and private practice.

45 credits of specific university level study in
music theory, ear training, sight singing, English,
music history, psychology, math/science,
humanities/social sciences/music; portfolio;
audition.

Graduates are qualified to work in any level
of continuing care including home support,
adult daycare, assisted living and complex care
(including special care units).

Must have high school graduation or mature
student status or be at least 18 years of age
with a minimum of Grade 10 English. Covering
letter; resume; three written reference letters;
criminal record check; interview may be
required. Once accepted, students must submit
additional documentation required by relevant
health authorities. Details on website.

Graduates assist occupational therapists,
physiotherapists, speech-language pathologists
and audiologists in hospitals, clinics and
extended care facilities.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status; English 12 or English 12 First
Peoples and at least one science (Biology 12,
Physics 12 or Chemistry 12); basic computer
skills; information session; interview; resumé;
letter of interest; three letters of reference;
current criminal record check; English
placement test; minimum 50 hours of volunteer
or paid work experience in an appropriate
setting; good physical health and letter from
physician, Standard First Aid & CPR level “C”
certificates and TB test for fieldwork
placements.

4 years, full-time
Starts in September

Health Care Assistant Certificate

27 weeks, full-time
Offered twice each year
North Vancouver and Sunshine
Coast campuses

Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma

18 months, full-time
Starts in September

School of Access & Academic Preparation //////////////////////////////////////
Pr o g r a m D eta il s

D es c riptio n

A dmi ssi on Requi r e me n ts

Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Diploma

Offers opportunities to work toward Grade 12
equivalency (B.C. Adult Graduation diploma) or
upgrade skills in preparation for post-secondary
education or employment.

At least 18 years of age and out of public school
for at least one year. Department approval
required for exceptions.

An intermediate program focusing on improving
employment skills for students with barriers to
employment.

Interview to determine appropriate
employment or training goals.

Helps students gain confidence by developing
post-secondary skills while upgrading academic
qualifications in preparation for further postsecondary education or employment.

Grade 10 or permission of the department;
assessment and interview with coordinator; 18
years or older and out of high school for one
year; must have completed some EAP course
work. Level and grade requirement to be
determined by department.

Prepares grads for community leadership
roles and entry-level positions in community
outreach, activity coordination and support
group facilitation. Students should have active
involvement as a community volunteer.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status; interview.

An introductory program that accommodates
individual learning styles and prepares students
for active participation in the workplace and the
community.

Interview to determine motivation and
readiness to participate in independent work
experience.

Self-paced
Starts in September, January, May
Access to Work Certificate

21 weeks, full-time
Starts in October
College and University Preparation
Citation

4 months, full-time
Starts in September and January

Community Capacity Building
Citation

8 months, part-time
Starts in October

Discover Employability Certificate

8 months, full-time
Starts in September

School of Access & Academic Preparation co n ti n u e d //////////////////////////////
Pr oGr A m D E tA il s

D E s criP tio n

A Dmi ssi on r Equi r EmEn ts

english for Academic Purposes
(eAP)

Courses focus on improving English for
academic post-secondary study.

High school graduation or equivalent and one
of: English Language Assessment (ELA) test
score of a minimum of 32 or Capilano English
for Academic Purposes (EAP) Placement Test.

Offers international students intensive English
for Academic Purposes (EAP) language training
bridged with Business Administration courses.
Ladders into the Business Administration
diploma and/or degree. Some academic credits
may be used towards other Capilano programs.

B.C. secondary school graduation (Grade 12)
or equivalent. Principles of Math 11 (C) or
Foundations of Math 11 (C) or Applications of
Math 12 (B) or Apprenticeship & Workplace
Math 12 (B) or BTEC 115 (B-). Students must
produce evidence of their English language
proficiency. The standard required is: Test
of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
paper=520, computer=190, internet=67, or
English Language Assessment (ELA)=114, or
International English Language Testing System
(IELTS)=5.5 overall, and no one score less than
5.0, or Canadian Academic English Language
Assessment (CAEL)=40, or Pearson Test
of English (PTE Academic)=47 or Capilano
University EAP 080 with a minimum B grade.

Offers international students intensive English
for Academic Purposes (EAP) language training
along with Early Childhood Care and Education
(ECCE) courses. Ladders into an ECCE
certificate, diploma or degree.

B.C. secondary school graduation (Grade 12) or
equivalent. Students must produce evidence of
their English language proficiency. The standard
required is: Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL): paper=520, computer=190,
internet=67, or English Language Assessment
(ELA)=114, or International English Language
Testing System (IELTS)=5.5 overall, and no
one score less than 5.0, or Canadian Academic
English Language Assessment (CAEL)=40, or
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)=47 or
Capilano University EAP 080 with a minimum
B grade.

Offers academic upgrading, career and lifestyle
planning, as well as workplace skills and
experience.

Interview; sponsorship authorized by program
funding agency.

Designed for students who are struggling with
learning. A personalized program that develops
your thinking abilities and helps you reach your
educational, career and personal goals.

Interview.

Full-time
Starts in September, January, May
eAP to Business Administration
Pathway

8 months, full-time
Starts in September

eAP to early childhood care and
education Pathway

8 months, full-time
Starts in September

gateways: Personal management
and Planning citation

4 months, full-time
Sunshine Coast campus only
vision citation

Self-paced, part-time
Start anytime September - April
Squamish campus only

Programs may have an English language proficiency requirement (e.g. toEFl, ElA, iElts, cAEl, PtE). see page 46 for details.

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FINE &
APPLIED
ARTS

School of Art & Design / / / / / / / / / / /////////////////////////////////////////////
Pr oG r A m D E tA il s

D E s criP tio n

A Dmi ssi on r Equi r EmEn ts

illustration/design: elements and
Applications (ideA) diploma

Leads to careers in graphic design, illustration,
advertising, web design, publishing, packaging,
branding, marketing and more.

High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status; English 12 or English
12 First Peoples with a minimum C grade;
portfolio; interview; creative thinking, drawing
and communications skills tests.

3 years, full-time
Starts in September

School of Motion Picture Arts / / / / //////////////////////////////////////////////
Pr oGr A m D E tA il s

D E s criP tio n

A Dmi ssi on r Equi r EmEn ts

Bachelor of motion Picture Arts
degree

Emphasizes practical, creative, technical,
professional and entrepreneurial skills. Graduates
will have a fully developed project ready to go
into pre-production and have had a practicum
in their area of specialization: cinematography,
screen writing, producing, directing or postproduction.

Successful completion of the Motion Picture
Arts diploma or equivalent; interview.
Competitive admission based on GPA.

Graduates pursue entry-level positions in film
and video production or continue their education
in advanced programs. Ladders into the Motion
Picture Arts degree.

Successful completion of the Motion Picture
Arts certificate. Competitive admission based
on GPA.

Entry-level training for the film industry. Ladders
into the Motion Picture Arts diploma.

High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status; English 12 or English 12
First Peoples or equivalent. Minimum GPA of
2.5 in all subjects. Interview; letter of intent.

Prepares students for cinematography work,
such as camera crew, video editing and lighting.

High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status; completion of the
Motion Picture Arts certificate or equivalent;
interview.

Graduates work as visual effects artists and
compositors in film and television studios.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status; letter of intent; portfolio and/or
demo reel of relevant work; interview.

Graduates gain the skills needed to produce,
direct, write and edit documentary or specialized
productions.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status with successful completion of
testing and/or upgrading in English or Math
skills; interview; letter of interest.

Graduates pursue work as production assistants,
camera operators/assistants, editing assistants,
editors, writers, production managers, directors,
broadcast journalists, or run their own production
companies.

High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status; successful completion of
the IIDF certificate or professional equivalent;
interview; portfolio. Applicants with sufficient
work experience may be admitted on a case-bycase basis to the second year of the program.

4 years (2 years after the diploma)
Full-time
Starts in September

motion Picture Arts diploma

2 years (1 year after the certificate)
Full-time
Starts in September
motion Picture Arts certificate

8 months, full-time
Starts in September

cinematography for film and video
certificate

8 months, full-time
Starts in September
digital visual eﬀects diploma

2 years, full-time
Starts in September
documentary certificate

8 months, full-time
Starts in September

indigenous independent digital
filmmaking diploma

2 years, full-time
Starts in September

Programs may have an English language proficiency requirement (e.g. toEFl, ElA, iElts, cAEl, PtE). see page 46 for details.

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School of Motion Picture Arts con t in ue d /////////////////////////////////////////
Pr o g r a m D eta il s

D es c riptio n

A dmi ssi on Requi r e me n ts

Indigenous Independent Digital
Filmmaking Certificate

Graduates gain the skills necessary to produce,
direct, write and edit short productions. They
find entry-level positions in the video and
television industry.

High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status; interview.

For those interested in a costuming career.
Offers hands-on training in costume construction,
textiles for costumers and the fundamentals of
costume design for stage and film projects.

High school graduation or equivalent or mature
student status; interview; portfolio. Students
with sufficient work experience in film or
theatre industries may be admitted on a caseby-case basis to the second year of the program.

Courses fast track successful graduates into
the video and film industries in the lighting
department.

High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status.

Graduates work on classical and digital 2-D
animated commercials, television series,
computer games and feature films for animation
studios worldwide.

High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status; portfolio; interview.

Graduates work as 3-D artists and animators in
computer game, web, film and television studios
worldwide.

High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status; letter of intent;
portfolio; interview. Two years of professional
art experience or diploma in related discipline
is recommended. Students who graduate from
the Commercial Animation program are given
first priority for acceptance.

Develops drawing, design and animation skills
for possible entry into the Digital Animation or
Commercial Animation programs.

High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status; interview; portfolio.
Applicants who have not graduated must be
at least 18 and have completed grade 11 or
equivalent; students under 18 years of age who
have not achieved high school graduation must
meet concurrent admission requirements.

8 months, full-time
Starts in September
Costuming for Stage and Screen
Diploma

2 years, full-time or part-time
Starts in September

Lighting for Digital Imaging
and Film

1 month intensive, full-time
Starts in the summer
Commercial Animation Diploma

2 years, full-time
Starts in September

Digital Animation Certificate

8 months, full-time
Starts in September

Animation Fundamentals Citation

2 months, full-time
Starts in July

Programs may have an English language proficiency requirement (e.g. toEFl, ElA, iElts, cAEl, PtE). see page 46 for details.

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School of Performing Arts / / / / / / / / ////////////////////////////////////////////
Pr o g r a m D eta il s

D es c riptio n

A dmi ssi on Re qui re me n ts

Bachelor of Performing Arts Degree

The program is designed as a degree-completion
pathway for students who have already earned
credit from a public or recognized and accredited
private post-secondary institution in the
disciplines of Music, Dance, Theatre, Stagecraft,
Film Arts, Arts and Entertainment Management,
Musical Theatre or Digital Media. This program
is ideal for those who intend to practice as
professional performing artists, arts managers,
administrators or entrepreneurs, or to continue
on to graduate studies in the performing arts.
Capilano University, Douglas College, Langara
and Vancouver Community College are partnering
to offer this unique collaborative degree.

Diploma in an approved program or
equivalent, at one of the partner colleges or at
another post-secondary institution; GPA of
2.5; interview; audition/portfolio; resumé; two
reference letters; applicant statement of intent.

Graduates work as performers, teachers
and composers, or continue their musical
development at the graduate level or as part of an
Arts & Sciences education.

Successful completion of the Capilano
University Jazz Studies diploma or acceptable
transfer equivalent; interview; theory, keyboard
and aural skills placement tests and audition
for transfer students only.

Graduates work as performers, teachers and
composers, or continue their musical education.
Ladders into the Jazz Studies degree.

Admission as per Arts & Sciences, p. 46;
interview; audition; theory entrance
examination.

9 months, full-time
Completion of 87 credits, as per
admission requirements
Starts in May

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies
Degree

4 years (2 years after diploma)
Full-time and part-time
Starts in September
Jazz Studies Diploma

2 years, full-time or part-time
Starts in September
Music Diploma

2 years, full-time and part-time
(Transfer to year 3 university)
Starts in September
Conducting in Music Certificate

8 months, full-time
Part-time available
Classes start in September
Arts and Entertainment
Management Diploma

2 years, full-time or part-time
Starts in September

Advanced Arts and Entertainment
Management Certificate

12 months, full-time
Starts in May

Acting for Stage and Screen
Diploma

3 years, full-time
Starts in September

Leads to careers in elementary and post-secondary Admission as per Arts & Sciences, p. 46;
education, private music instruction, conducting, audition; theory test; ear test; interview.
composition, musicology, performance, music
therapy, music criticism and music publishing.
Graduates will be able to conduct choral
and instrumental ensembles effectively and
confidently.

Successful completion of a Music diploma,
Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Education;
interview.

Offers a broad range of topics in arts and
entertainment including a survey of the industry,
production and design, record label and festival
management, marketing, fundraising, tour and
artist management in both the commercial and
non-profit cultural sectors.

High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status; interview.

Offers a broad range of topics in arts and
entertainment including marketing, financial
management, fundraising, tour and artist
management in both the commercial and nonprofit cultural sectors.

Two years of post-secondary education
including three credit hours of English or
Communications courses; interview.

For those interested in a professional acting career. High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status; interview; audition.
Offers specialized training in acting for stage
and screen; voice and movement; private vocal
training; directing, and film and stage projects.

Pr oGr A m D E tA il s

D E s criP tio n

A Dmi ssi on r Equi r EmEn ts

musical theatre diploma

For those interested in a professional theatre
career. Offers specialized training in acting,
singing, dancing, film acting and music theory.

High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status; audition; interview.

3 years, full-time or part-time
Starts in September

Prepares graduates for careers in lighting,
2 years, full-time, part-time available painting, props, sound, set construction and
Starts in September
stage management.
technical theatre diploma

High school graduation or equivalent or
mature student status; interview.

Programs may have an English language proficiency requirement (e.g. toEFl, ElA, iElts, cAEl, PtE). see page 46 for details.

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Admission
ADMISSION TO ARTS & SCIENCES

•S
uccessful completion of B.C.
secondary school (Grade 12) or
equivalent with a minimum 2.0
(60%) grade point average (GPA)
calculated on English 12 and three
academic Grade 12 courses or
English 12 First Peoples and three
academic Grade 12 courses. These
courses are to be selected from:
Accounting/Financial Accounting
Applications of Mathematics
Applications of Physics
BC First Nations Language
BC First Nations Studies
Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
Comparative Civilization
Economics
English Literature
First Nations
Foundations of Math
French or Français-Langue Seconde
Geography
Geology
German
History
Information Technology or one of:
ICTC12, ICTM12, ICTP12, ICTS12, ICTX12

Japanese
Korean
Law
Mandarin
Marketing
Philosophy
Physics
Pre-Calculus
Principles of Mathematics
Principles of Physics
Psychology
Punjabi
Social Justice
Spanish
Sustainable Resources
Writing

OR
• successful completion of the
B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation
Diploma OR
• successful completion of the
General Education Diploma (GED);
OR
• mature student status

International Baccalaureate and Advanced
Placement

Students who have completed the International
Baccalaureate or Advanced Placement program
and/or courses should consult the online
calendar at www.capilanou.ca/calendar for
details on admission. Transfer credit for first
year courses is also available.
Please note: Students from other provinces or countries should
refer to our online calendar at www.capilanou.ca/calendar

CONCURRENT ADMISSION

Students with superior academic records may
apply for limited admission to take one or two
Arts & Sciences courses while still attending
secondary school. Students applying under the
concurrent admission category must submit a
Concurrent Studies Consent form signed by a
parent/guardian and the high school principal or
designate, a completed and signed Application
for Admission/Readmission form, and an official
secondary school interim transcript. Inquiries
should be directed to the Registrar’s Office.
MATURE STUDENT AND DISCRETIONARY
ADMISSION

Applicants who are 20 years of age or older
and lack the minimum admission requirements
may apply as mature students. Written
requests for admission as a mature student
will be considered by the Admissions Office
in consultation with either the program
coordinator or, for Arts and Sciences programs,
an Admissions and Academic Advising Officer.
Applicants should provide written details of
other qualifications or experiences and an
academic transcript of education completed.
An interview may be required. Language
requirements must still be met.
ADMISSION TO CAREER PROGRAMS

Secondary school graduation is the usual
prerequisite for admission to career programs.
However, some applicants may enter
programs without graduation because of other
qualifications and experience. Some programs
may also request an interview, testing, audition,
portfolio, or specific academic courses. For
details, see pages 23 to 45 or refer to our current
online calendar at www.capilanou.ca/calendar
Admission for most programs generally takes
place four months prior to the program start
date. Thereafter, applicants will be considered
only if seats are available in the program.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

If English is not your first language or you have
received your education in another language,
you will be required to provide proof of English
language proficiency in one of the following
ways:

English Language Assessment Tests

All programs except EAP:
• TOEFL

560 (paper-based score)
83 (Internet-based)
220 (computer-based) OR
• ELA
145 OR
• Academic IELTS 6.5 overall, and no one score
less than 6 OR
• CAEL
70
• PTE (academic) 56
Other Ways to Meet English Language
Requirement

•S
ix credits of post-secondary English that
transfers to Capilano University OR
• English 12 or English 12 First Peoples with a
final mark (including provincial exam) of C+ or
higher and two years of high school in Canada
OR
• Advanced Placement English Language/
Composition or English Literature/
Composition with a minimum mark of 4 OR
• International Baccalaureate English Language
A Higher Level with a minimum mark of 5 OR
• Language Proficiency Index Level 4 with an
essay score of 26 OR
• Capilano University EAP 100 and 101 with
minimum grade of B+ (77%) in each course
• Four or more consecutive years of full-time
education in English in Canada, or in a country
other than Canada where English is the
principal language
• Four or more years at an eligible international
high school that uses English as the language
of instruction but operates in a country where
the primary language is not English
• Graduation from a recognized degree program
at an accredited university at which English
is the primary language of instruction in
a country where English is the principle
language.
Students who do not qualify under one of the
above measures may submit a request for a
Waiver of the English Language Requirement
form to the attention of Admissions in the
Registrar's Office.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program:

• EAP Placement Test OR
• ELA test score (minimum of 32)

Questions
about admission?
Send an e-mail to

admissions@capilanou.ca

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
English Diagnostic Test

Students who plan to enrol in any
first-year English course must
submit the results of the Language
Proficiency Index (LPI) Test or take
the Capilano English Diagnostic
Test (EDT) prior to registration,
unless they have achieved one of
the following:
• a final grade of 75% or higher in
English 12, English 12 First Peoples
or English Literature 12
• a final grade of 4 or higher in an
Advanced Placement course in
English Composition or English
Literature
• a final grade of 6 or higher in
the International Baccalaureate
English A Standard Level, or 5
or higher in the International
Baccalaureate English A Higher
Level
• a final grade of B+ in BENG 052
• a final grade of C - or higher in
an English transfer course from
another college or university
• a degree from an Englishspeaking university
• a C grade or higher in FAL X99
from Simon Fraser University
Please note: Successful completion of any EAP
course does not qualify a student for direct entry
into English 010 or English 100.

For a schedule of upcoming EDT
dates, visit: www.capilanou.ca/edt
Math Placement Test

Students who wish to enrol in
Algebra, Precalculus, Statistics or
Calculus courses may be required
to take the Math Placement Test
(MPT) before registration to
ensure appropriate placement.
For a schedule of upcoming MPT
dates, visit: www.capilanou.ca/mpt

How to Apply
Apply online at

www.capilanou.ca/apply
Alternatively, Application for
Admission forms can be
downloaded from the above
website. Completed applications
must be accompanied by the
appropriate application fee, official
transcripts and other pertinent
documents.

Complete and submit the application form,
together with:

Fees

1. official transcripts from secondary school and
all post-secondary institutions attended;

Cost is an important consideration in deciding
which institution to attend. Capilano University
offers education of the highest quality, yet
our fees are significantly lower than those of
traditional universities.

2. a $42 non-refundable application fee for
Canadians and permanent residents
or
a $128 non-refundable application fee for
international students.
Submit your application to:

Registrar’s Office
Capilano University
Birch building, room 230
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 3H5
Canada

Budgeting

Tuition fees are calculated at $117.98 per credit
hour (international tuition fees: $525 per credit
hour). Most courses are three credits; therefore,
the average tuition cost per three-credit course
is $353.94 ($1,575 for international students).
The following is an example of tuition fees for a
student who enrols in 15 credits in a term:
Fee

New International
Student
Student

Tuition
$1,769.70
Students’ Union Charges
Students’ Union
Membership
73.50
Student Newspaper*
16.31
Building Levy
12.50
Term Enrolment
25.98
Health Plan**
226.03
U-Pass***
140.00

$7,875.00

Arts & Sciences and Business Administration
programs:

Total

$8,369.32

Term

Early Application
Deadline

Document
Deadline

Fall
Spring
Summer

March 31*
September 15
January 31

May 31
October 15
February 15

*There is no student newspaper fee in the summer.
**Health Plan fee applies at 9 credits or more at North Vancouver
campus. (Fall term only)
***U-Pass: Translink transit pass program

Application Deadlines
Applications for admission may be submitted at
any time. However, there are early application
deadlines for specific programs and terms.
International applicants should allow time to
secure their student authorization.
Applications with all required documentation
and the application fee must be submitted by
the deadline in order to be considered complete.

*Please note: Human Kinetics is part of the Faculty of Global and
Community Studies. The application deadline is March 15.

Complete applications submitted by the
application deadline will be assigned
Registration Time Tickets based on admission/
readmission grade point averages. Complete
applications submitted after the document
deadline will be assigned Registration Time
Tickets, but they may not be assigned according
to admission/readmission grade point averages.
Career/cohort programs:

Applications with all required documentation
and the application fee must be submitted by
the program deadline in order to be considered
complete. Generally, applications for admission
to programs starting in the fall term should be
received before March 1 as admission decisions
are often completed by June. Please refer to the
current online calendar at www.capilanou.ca/
calendar for complete details.

$2,264.02

73.50
16.31
12.50
25.98
226.03
140.00

Please note: Some specialized programs and courses have
exceptional fees in addition to the standard domestic tuition fee.
For details, visit www.capilanou.ca/admission/fees

Financial Aid and Awards
Investing in your post-secondary education is
one of the most important decisions you can
make. Financial Aid and Awards can help you
formulate a plan to finance your education.
Information on a range of options such as
scholarships, bursaries, awards, student loans,
government-funded programs and student
lines of credit, as well as budgeting techniques,
is available. For more information, visit:
www.capilanou.ca/financial-aid or contact
Financial Aid and Awards directly at
604.984.4900 or finaid@capilanou.ca

Housing
The Capilano Students’ Union maintains a list
of available housing in the Lower Mainland
(primarily in North, West and East Vancouver).
See: www.capilanou.ca/housing

Adult Basic Education and English for
Academic Purposes:

Applications to the ABE and EAP programs
should be submitted three months prior to the
start of term.

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North Vancouver, B.C.
Canada V7J 3H5
Tel: 604.986.1911

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Squamish, B.C.
Canada V8B 0B1
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Sechelt, B.C.
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