General office support workers

This instructional program class comprises any program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.

Liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the general study of human social behaviour and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.

Social sciences, general

To receive the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, you must be registered with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) in good standing. Eligibility is achieved through completion of the required coursework, relevant exams, and the Job Ready Program offered by the HRPA. 

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work in human resources in B.C., you may choose to pursue the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Eligibility is achieved by completing requisite education requirements or passing the National Knowledge Exam, and by proving sufficient work experience.

Human resources professionals

Employment insurance and revenue officers

Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces

Post-secondary teaching and research assistants

College and other vocational instructors

Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an educational policy researcher in B.C., you may need a Certificate of Qualification in Teaching. Eligibility is achieved through meeting requisite education requirements, including a teacher education program.

Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers

Program officers unique to government

Technical writers

Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade

Postal and courier services managers

Any Bachelor's Degree

Arts And Science Diplomas

General office support workers prepare correspondence, reports, statements and other material, operate office equipment, answer telephones, verify, record and process forms and documents such as contracts and requisitions and perform general clerical duties according to established procedures. They are employed in offices throughout the public and private sectors.

This Arts and Science Studies Diploma allows you to design your own full- or part-time program, and can prepare you for further post-secondary studies at institutions like the University of Victoria or Royal Roads University. You can choose a wide variety of courses, specialize in one area or take an optional work term to complement your education through the internship or co-op designations. 





Arts and Science Studies Diploma

The Liberal Arts Diploma provides you with a breadth of intellectual and academic experience, while allowing you concentrated study in a specific field or discipline. It addresses the needs of students pursuing educational or career goals in the arts, humanities or social sciences. The diploma may serve as an educational goal or as an intermediate qualification if you're completing further degrees at Douglas College or elsewhere.

Liberal Arts Diploma

The Diploma of Arts degree lays a foundation for further study. This credential provides a rigorous grounding in the Arts that prepares students for employment, global citizenship and helps students develop critical thinking skills and a sense of social engagement.

Arts Diploma

If science fuels your fire, you’ll find your discipline in the Faculty of Science and Horticulture, where thought meets action. Delivered in a theory-plus-applied-learning approach by academics dedicated to their fields, topics in this program include biology, chemistry, physics, calculus and statistics. 

Science Diploma

The Applied Social Sciences and Humanities (DASSH) Diploma combines a set of core courses with elective options that give you a critical foundation to enter today’s workforce and to transfer successfully into degree programs in social sciences and humanities. You'll acquire technical skills through courses in digital media, software use, and financial literacy, including working with an external client on an applied project in the final semester. The DASSH diploma program chooses core Social Sciences and Humanities courses that are required for success in a variety of career areas including business, law, journalism, government, communications, public administration, the non-profit sector, and information technology and management. [View program information](https://langara.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/applied-social-sciences-and-humanities/program-curriculum.html).


Applied Social Sciences and Humanities Diploma

The Arts and Science Diploma allows you to design your own curriculum and explore a range of subject areas to increase your knowledge in everything from literature to microbiology, all while earning credits towards your designation of choice. You can take general courses of your choice or apply your courses to a variety of concentrations. [View program information](https://langara.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/arts-science-general/program-curriculum.html)


Arts and Science Diploma (General)

The General Education Diploma is appropriate for students who prefer a diverse selection of courses and do not necessarily plan to undertake university study. You will gain knowledge in multiple areas of study. Holistically, the program aims to develop critical thinking abilities, strengthen research skills, and introduce a variety of theories. [View program information](https://langara.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/general-education/program-curriculum.html)


General Education Diploma

With the Liberal Arts and Science Diploma, you can choose from over 100 fully transferable university courses in arts and sciences to match your interests and degree path. You can take one course at a time or select a full two years’ worth of credits to transfer directly into three- and four-year university degree programs.

Liberal Arts and Sciences Diploma

The Liberal Arts Diploma provides fully transferable university courses in arts and sciences to match your interests and degree path. You can take one course at a time or select a full two years’ worth of credits to transfer directly into three- and four-year university degree programs within BC, Canada, and abroad. Successful course and/or program completion allows you to transfer into university degree programs such as the Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc), including engineering. 

The Liberal Arts Diploma is designed to provide you with a breadth of intellectual and academic experience while recognizing the importance of concentrated study in a specific field or discipline. In addition to foundational courses in writing, communication, critical thinking, quantitative literacy, and scientific literacy, you can take classes from a wide array of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. Upon graduation, you can pursue further studies or find employment in a variety of fields that prioritize communication and analytical skills. 

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