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Admission Requirements
General
VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.
Exceptions Convention refugees as designated by the federal government;

Foreign live-in caregivers;

Individuals with work permits valid for at least one year, covering the duration of studies; or those with Approval in Principle letters from Citizenship and Immigration Canada;

Legal dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents (certain conditions apply);

Diplomats and their direct dependents;

International exchange students.

VCC will require proof of citizenship, residency, diplomatic or refugee status. Please see VCC’s policy relating to admission for non-citizens and non-residents for more information.

International students VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college’s academic or career programs.

To learn more about the English-language requirements for your program of interest, please contact VCC International; to learn more about how to apply, please see the VCC International website.

We look forward to meeting you
As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Program Specific:
In order to gain entry into the program students must have completed the Interior Design Certificate Program at VCC or have a Certificate, Diploma or Degree from another accredited institution.

All applicants will show a portfolio of current and past work at an arranged interview time.

All applicants are required to fill out a College application form. These forms are available at the Continuing Studies Office. There is a $30.00 application fee.

Admission requirements

Applicants need to
hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution;
submit all necessary forms, documentation, and fees.

Degree requirements

Students in the master’s degree program in Training and Design may either complete
33 credits which includes a 3-credit professional paper or
36 credits which includes a 3-credit colloquium.

You may take up to 9 credits on a nondegree basis. Students are strongly urged to see an academic adviser before starting the program.

Getting Started

Most students start with INSYS 415, then take, INSYS 441, EDPSY 421 or ADTED 505. A complete curriculum and course schedule is available in the blue menu at the right.

Education faculty

TD&D faculty members have both theoretical grounding and practical experience in training and computer technology. They are involved as scholars, consultants, practitioners and researchers.

Other Degree and Certificate Options
Leadership in Technology for Educators
M.Ed. Instructional Systems
Workplace Learning and Performance
Graduate Certificate
Instructional Design for E-Learning
Graduate Certificate

Our Graduates

Training professionals wear many hats in their roles as business partners, project managers, and learning specialists. Our graduates are employed in corporations, nonprofit organizations, government and education as
Instructional designers
Trainers
Training Managers
Organizational Effectiveness Specialists
Learning Technology Developers

Admissions

Admission is open to those with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline(s).
Application Deadlines

Design for Usability Certificate Fall Priority Fall Spring Summer
Domestic Applicants Jul 15 Dec 1 Apr 15
International Applicants
International Transfer Applicants

Associate Degree Requirements:
• English proficiency: ENGL 1A, ESL 26 or equivalent.
• Mathematics proficiency: MATH 103/105 or equivalent.
A minimum of 90 units required to include:
• All General Education requirements
• Core courses (45 Units)
• Plant Material Specialization courses (2 Units)
• Career Focus Specialization courses (11 Units)
• Environmental horticulture Skills (4 units)
• Short Course Specialization courses (2 Units)
• Electives & other graduation requirements as appropriate.

NOTE: All courses pertaining to the major must be taken for a letter grade. In addition, all Core and Support courses for the Degree or Certificates must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or better.
Program Type(s):
AS = Associate in Science Degree.
CA = Certificate of Achievement.
SC = Skills Certificate.
Additional Information:
Partial or full general education waivers may be possible for people possessing an existing degree from an accredited institution or existing college credits.

NOTE: HORT 80 must be taken 4 times for a total of 8 units.