Programs

Canadian Studies

This interdisciplinary program, leading to a Diploma in Canadian Studies, is designed to offer students a way to critically examine Canada through a variety of disciplinary lenses.

The Climate Action Planning micro-credential (CAP) is a great opportunity to learn the foundations of planning for climate action. You will develop the skills needed for you as a professional to put into action at all government levels.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

This program empowers employers and employees to drive positive change by fostering equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplaces. Participants will learn about intercultural communication, systemic barriers and talent acquisition to transform work environments and promote collaboration.

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General Studies

This flexible certificate program allows you to customize a course of study to meet your specific learning goals.

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Intellectual and Cultural Property Law

This professional development program explores the principles, concepts and relationship between intellectual property and Indigenous cultural property, laws, customs and traditions.

Intercultural Studies and Practice

The Diploma in Intercultural Studies and Practice (ISP) prepares students to play a productive and socially responsible role in an increasingly multicultural and diverse world. The program aims to develop social responsibility and a clearer understanding and awareness of the complex issues at play in a multicultural society.

Knowledge Democracy in Higher Education

This 5-part comprehensive learning series provides all the information, research and resources you need to enhance and refine your skills in knowledge democracy in higher education.

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Modern Border Management: (Im)migration and Mobility

This micro-credential program will examine local and regional changes affecting the politics and policies of cross border regions and transboundary people.

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Modern Border Management: Law of Borders and Cross-Border Laws

Navigate the complexities of border laws through a comprehensive exploration of diverse legal concepts.

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Modern Border Management: Trade and Customs

This micro-credential program will explore how the regulatory environment of trading networks redesigns borders functionally and changes customs policies and practices.

Social Justice Studies

The aim of the Social Justice Studies (SJS) diploma program is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the range of ways in which scholars, researchers and students address and engage with issues surrounding social inequities and injustices in the contemporary world.

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Teaching the Holocaust

The Micro-certificate in Teaching the Holocaust offers a specialized pathway for in-service teachers preparing to integrate Holocaust education into the BC secondary school curriculum as mandated by Premier David Eby and the BC Government from the 2025/26 school year.

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Transformative Climate Action

The need for transformative climate action is urgent. An effective and practical response requires significant changes to how we live. The Transformative Climate Action Certificate (TCA) provides the tools needed to make social, cultural and political changes that support diverse, ethical and flourishing communities.