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 and Technology)
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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 and Technology)
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Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology (Science and Technology)
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Forest Resources Technology (Science and Technology)
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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 and Technology)
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Jazz Studies (Art, Design and Performing Arts)
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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 and Technology)
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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 university academic courses, including the Degree English Requirement.
Diploma in Individually Selected Studies
Requires 60 semester credits in any university courses, 100-level or higher.