Types of programs and courses at UCFV
Certificate programs
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A certificate is earned by taking 10 to 12 specified credit courses.
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Certificates can be completed in one year of full-time study.
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Part-time study is usually permitted, in which case it takes more than
one year to earn a certificate.
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Each UCFV certificate is described in this calendar, where the required
courses are listed.
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Certificate programs are also offered through Access and Continuing Education
(see below).
Diploma programs
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A diploma is earned by taking 20 to 24 specified credit courses usually
emphasizing a particular area of study and generally designed to either
“ladder” into UCFV degrees or to provide a credential showing two years
of post-secondary studies.
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Diplomas can be completed over a two-year period of full-time study.
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Part-time study is usually permitted, in which case it takes longer than
two years to earn a diploma.
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Each UCFV diploma is described in this calendar, where the required courses
are listed.
Associate degree programs
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An associate degree is earned by taking approximately 20 prescribed and
elective credit courses which promote both breadth and depth of knowledge.
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Associate degrees can be completed over a two-year period of full-time
study; part-time study is usually permitted, in which case it will take
longer than two years to earn an associate degree.
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Designed to provide a credential after the equivalent of two years of university
study.
Bachelor’s degree programs
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A bachelor’s degree is earned by taking 35 or more prescribed and elective
courses (minimum 120 credits).
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Degrees can be completed over a four- or five-year period of full-time
study. Part-time study is usually permitted, in which case it takes longer
than four years to earn a degree.
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Students can complete some bachelor’s degrees at UCFV, while others will
require transfer to another university after one or two years.
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Degrees are described in the UCFV calendar, and in other college and university
calendars.
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Transfer guides published by the universities show which UCFV courses are
equivalent to which university courses.
Upgrading — College and Career Prep and
English as a Second Language (ESL)
courses
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Scheduled in the fall and winter semesters.
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Can be taken to fulfill prerequisites for programs at UCFV and/or other
institutions.
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Advertised in the CE brochure, delivered twice yearly to Fraser Valley
homes, in late summer and the end of December.
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Generally scheduled on evenings and weekends, and occasionally during daytime
hours.
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Courses range from professional development to business and career training
to job skills upgrading.
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Most CE certificate programs require applications and courses range from
several hours to several hundred hours.
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Few prerequisites. Registration for most courses is in early September
and early January (although note: some programs require advance application).
General Studies courses
This category of courses is not a true program; it has no structured grouping
of courses, but can allow you to:
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take courses to satisfy the entrance requirements for a program
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do course work at UCFV for transfer to another institution
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take upgrading and some program course work at the same time
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take some of the courses from your preferred program if you have not yet
been accepted to the program
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take a few courses to get started if you are not ready to take a program
full-time
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choose from College and Career Prep, English as a Second Language, and
post-secondary courses.
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complete a diploma in General Studies upon completion of 60 credits
Professional program preparation
You can begin your studies toward a career in teaching, law, medicine,
veterinary medicine, dental hygiene, etc., at UCFV.
If you require assistance planning your program, make an appointment with
an educational advisor to discuss your program plan.
Contact Student Services:
Abbotsford: 604-854-4528
Chilliwack: 604-795-2808
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