Diplomas are offered in a number of program areas, and are indicated as such below.
Diplomas require students to complete at least 60 credits of course work and obtain a minimum overall average of 2.0 (“C”) in those courses specifically required.
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Baking and Pastry Arts Management (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Business Administration (Business and Management)
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Child and Youth Care Diploma (Human Services)
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Child and Youth Care First Nations Diploma (Indigenous)
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Computer Science (Science, Engineering, and Technology Programs)
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Criminology (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences)
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Culinary Management (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Dental Hygiene (Health Sciences)
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Early Childhood Education and Care (Human Services)
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Engineering Transfer Diploma (Science, Engineering, and Technology Programs)
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Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology (Science, Engineering, and Technology Programs)
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Forest Resources Technology (Science, Engineering, and Technology Programs)
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Hospitality Management Diploma (Tourism, Recreation and Hospitality)
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Information Technology and Applied Systems – Systems Administration and Networking Diploma (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Information Technology and Applied Systems – Web and Mobile Development Diploma (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Integrated Engineering Technologist Diploma (Science, Engineering, and Technology Programs)
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Jazz Studies (Art, Design and Performing Arts)
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Mental Health Care Assistant (Health Sciences)
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Pharmacy Technician (Professional Development and Training)
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Physical Education (Education)
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Practical Nursing (Health Sciences)
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Recreation and Sport Management (Tourism, Recreation and Hospitality)
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Resource Management Officer Technology (Science, Engineering, and Technology Programs)
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Social Services (Human Services)
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Theatre (Art, Design and Performing Arts)
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Tourism Studies (Tourism, Recreation and Hospitality)
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Visual Art (Art, Design and Performing Arts)
General Diplomas
A general diploma can serve you in many ways. Some students like to create a customized pathway to explore their own personal interests and curiosities. A general diploma is a tangible goal to recognize this accomplishment after the equivalent of two years of full-time study.
In addition, some students in four-year degree programs like to celebrate the mid-point of that journey by receiving a general diploma while they continue on with their studies, either at VIU or before transferring to a different institution to pursue an opportunity not available here.
Students interested in a General Diploma are strongly encouraged to discuss their educational goals with an Educational Advisor.
Diploma in Arts and Science
Requires 60 credits in any university academic courses, 100-level or higher, including the Degree English Requirement.
Diploma in Individually Selected Studies
Requires 60 semester credits in any university courses, 100-level or higher.