University Transfer Studies - Science

at Camosun College - Lansdowne Campus Canada

The study of literature opens the door to a world of creative inquiry. Literature helps us to understand who we are, where we came from, and where we're going. Through the richness of literature, we learn to see the world through culturally diverse points of view and explore social, political and historical contexts. Studying the discipline of English will give you excellent skills in reading, analysis, critical thinking and clearly organized writing — talents that will lead to success in any academic or career path.

As an Associate Degree student, you'll explore great literature from some of the earliest writings to modern-day classics. Travelling across genres, periods, and diverse cultural perspectives, English students learn to see the world from different viewpoints.

You will become adept at analyzing information, constructing a solid argument, and writing thoughtfully-constructed academic essays. We offer courses in classic English literature, as well as those that focus on Canadian, American, Indigenous, and Women's literature. You may study novels, plays, poetry, short stories, films and visual texts, as well as non-literary texts. Come read the world with us!

The Visual Arts Program available at Camosun College deals with a number of fields such as graphic design, ceramics, sculpture, performance art, animation, photography, drawing, painting, printmaking, video and film. It is a two year diploma program where students are given academic education as well as hands on practical experience in studios and with interactions with other professional visual artists. 

Students have professional artists with real world experience as their teachers at college who can guide them at every possible step. The teachers help students with communication skills, an open mind, a critical thinking and ability to experiment. During the first year of the course, students are given basic knowledge about exploration and design and are given an opportunity to explore their creative thinking. The second year delves deeper into exploration and design, with particular emphasis directed towards contemporary concepts and media, and you are also obligated to establish an in-depth program of personal research.

Social workers are interested in social change and passionate about social justice. If you have a desire to help people in times of need or crisis, a career in social work may be the right path for you!

What you'll learn
Camosun College offers a two-year associate degree designed to help you pursue a career in social work. Your associate degree will include a a range of integrated courses, including sociology, psychology, women's studies, Indigenous studies, social policy and English.

As an associate degree student, you will have access to excellent academic advice; you'll have a definite learning path, but with room to explore along the way.

Work experience option
Associate Degree programs include either a Co-op or Internship option. Students will gain practical work experience, which may be paid or unpaid, through either a four-month internship or two co-op work terms, available after at least eight courses of academic study.

The criminal justice system is an integral part of all of our lives; everyone is touched by crime and the criminal justice system in some way. In the Criminal Justice program, you'll gain a critical understanding of how the criminal justice system works to protect society. With this diploma, you'll be ready for further post-secondary studies or for work as a front-line practitioner within the criminal justice field.

Camosun College offers students a very different yet interesting course in the field of Comics and Graphic Novel writing. This very unusual yet upmarket course provides students an opportunity to pursue their talent and passion. Students are equipped with a series of skill set and provided insight about creating comic books, graphic novels, web comics and comic strips. This 12 month program leads to a certificate for the students and hence gives them opportunity to work in the said field professionally.

The course has a total of two academic terms and hence in that duration they are taught every knick and knock about comic books and graphic novel writing.  The various courses offered in this certificate include creative writing, character design, structural drawing, perspective drawing and more. Students also display their works at the comic arts festivals and other exhibitions.

In the certificate course students are made familiar with a number of skills such as visual storytelling skills, including scripting, storytelling layout and pencil sketching, inking, lettering, and coloring techniques. Students are also educated about publishing and the tips & tricks of career as a graphic novelist and a comic book writer.

Develop your application from concept to production
Work locally and globally in application, game, or web development, graphic design, and user interaction.

Build Your Skills
If you’re artistically and technologically minded, the Interactive Media Developer (IMD) program will nurture your programming skills and artistic vision to take on creative and technical challenges.

You'll learn the skills you need to take an idea or a problem and develop it from concept to production. You’ll get the opportunity to write professional documentation, design and implement stories or games, and apply your knowledge to create you own interactive experiences. Optional work terms will complement your coursework with added hands-on experience.

A double-credentialed program
The one-year Interactive Media Developer Technician certificate program prepares you to work locally in the exciting world of software development. Possible careers include junior application or web developer, and junior graphic designer.

Continue your studies for another year, and you receive the Interactive Media Developer Technologist diploma. Graduates work as web, software, game or mobile app developers, and are prepared for work in quality assurance, visual effects, product management or product design/user experience.

What to expect
This technical, rigorous program is composed of a one-year full-time certificate and a subsequent one-year diploma. Both credentials can be completed with an internship designation.

As a full-time student in the Interactive Media Developer program, you will spend 25-30 hours in class each week with approximately five hours of homework every day, including weekends. Before you begin this program you should be comfortable with basic computing skills, word processing, and file management.

Year 1
In your first year, you'll develop strong foundational skills and knowledge in programming and application development, computer logic and algorithms, 3D modelling and animation, and project management.

Year 2
As you continue your studies toward the Diploma in Interactive Media Developer, you’ll develop skills in artificial intelligence, design visualization, augmented reality, human-computer interaction, and project management.

Optional Co-op/Internship Designation
As an Interactive Media Developer student, you have the option to supplement your classroom learning with the completion of one or two paid work terms. After successful completion of these optional work experiences, you'll qualify either either the Co-op or Internship designation when you graduate.

Choose from transfer courses in more than 30 different subject areas. These courses will transfer to at least one BC post-secondary institution.

Whether you want to take one or two courses at a time, or register for full-time studies with four or five courses each semester, the University Transfer program gives you the freedom to design your own timetable. Generally speaking, you'll probably start by taking 100-level courses (first-year) and follow up with corresponding 200-level (second-year) courses.

Dental hygienists provide specialized health care in the dynamic field of dentistry. Dental hygiene blends the arts of health advocacy, technology, science, psychology and direct patient care. Join our team and be at the forefront of a career in health promotion! The Dental Hygiene program is fully accredited nationally and graduates historically have performed extremely well on the national board exam.

What You’ll Learn
You’ll acquire a wide variety of skills and abilities relating to patient oriented care, health promotion, prevention and community advocacy. Following a foundational year of university transfer courses, you’ll enter Year 2 of the Dental Hygiene program. A diploma is awarded after successful completion of Year 3.

If you're pursuing a professional accounting designation or wanting to take specific accounting courses, Camosun is the right choice! Use your detail-oriented personality, your skill with numbers and your love of managing money to join one of today's fastest-growing occupations. This is your chance to get started in a challenging, lucrative career in the highly dynamic fields of accounting, finance and investment!

Creative writing courses are an exploration of craft and imagination. By reading great works and discussing the techniques behind them, you will learn to hone your literary talents and expand your creative abilities. You can experiment with genres and discover your personal writing style.