Camosun College
Established: 1871 Number of Students
Over 18,360. Programs
Camosun College offers career training and university transfer programs in over 60 disciplines spanning the Schools of Arts and Science, Business, Health and Human Services, and Trades and Technology; university transfer options are typically 2-years in length and can be completed through either General Studies or via a specific discipline from the School of Arts and Science or the School of Business. Co-operative education, which combines classroom instruction with real world, paid work experience, is available in over 18 programs. The College also offers study abroad opportunities for students wanting to earn credit towards their respective programs by learning at a post-secondary institution in another country. Additionally, the College, through its School of Access, provides adult learners over the age of 18 with the opportunity to upgrade their respective skills in order to allow them to acquire the prerequisites needed to engage in post-secondary studies and/or attain the basic skills required for entry-level employment. Moreover, the College, through its Continuing Education division, enables students to pursue education for academic, personal, and/or professional purposes through part-time and/or evening studies and/or accelerated programs, and includes classes and programs in 14 areas of study, including 12 certificate options. Continuing Education offerings fluctuate each semester but often includes upwards of 250 courses. The College also provides Contract Training services to businesses, government, and organizations. Interesting Facts
Camosun College is a 2-year post-secondary institution whose main goal is to provide for the educational and training needs primarily of individuals in Victoria, Southern Vancouver Island, and the Gulf Islands. However, since 1983, the College has expanded its educational reach internationally; that is, the College now provides study abroad opportunities to its students, accepts international students, and exports education to underdeveloped regions of the world in association with various international organizations. The College is committed to small class sizes in order to focus attention on the individual learner, and it currently has 2 campuses, Landowne, in Victoria, and Interurban, in Saanich. |
