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Further Studies

Many degree options currently exist into which this diploma will ladder. This means that all or most of your course work completed in this diploma will be recognized and that you can apply to the third year of a degree program if you choose to further your education. If you are interested in the development of management and entrepreneurial skills needed to assume greater responsibility in an organization or to start a new enterprise, please consider VIU's Tourism and Recreation degree program. You can enter the third year of the program to complete a Bachelor of Tourism Management, Major in Recreation. Other institutions also recognize the VIU Diploma for placement in degree programs.

Recreation Degree Options

Students wishing to transfer from VIU's two-year Recreation and Sport Management diploma program to complete an undergraduate degree program have several options. Students may complete their studies at VIU or at other institutions. In most cases our students receive 100% transfer credit for the course work completed at the diploma level.

Vancouver Island University

Stay at Vancouver Island University and complete a Bachelor of Tourism Management, combined Major in Recreation degree. The emphasis is on management skills in recreation and tourism settings.

Acadia University

Community Recreation, Outdoor Recreation and Sport Management are all areas of study available at this school.

Dalhousie University

An emphasis on Therapeutic Recreation.

Eastern Washington University

Therapeutic Recreation and Management are two very good possibilities here. You may acquire your upper level General University Requirements (GURs) at Vancouver Island University and your upper-level recreation courses at Eastern Washington University in order to complete your degree.

Lakehead University

Students interested in pursing a degree in Outdoor Recreation, Recreation and Tourism and Parks are well serviced here.

University of Alberta

Recreation for Special Populations, Community Recreation, Tourism, and Heritage Environments are program streams which are available.

University of Victoria

Leisure Service Administration - particularly in the public sector - is the focus of this program.

 (Review the following – and other – links)

  • Vancouver Island University
  • Thompson River University
  • Open Learning Agency

Additional Degree Options within Canada

There are other universities in Canada which offer degree programs in Leisure and Recreation Studies. At this point we do not have any transfer agreements in place at these institutions, but they are worth considering.

  • Concordia University
  • University of Ottawa
  • University of Waterloo
  • Brock University
  • University of Manitoba
  • University of Northern British Columbia

Inquiries and comments can be forwarded to:

Sharon Kelly
Department of Recreation and Tourism Management
Vancouver Island University
900 Fifth Street Nanaimo, B.C.V9R 5S5