Programs
| CURRENT PROGRAMS AT THE VERNON CAMPUS |
If you are interested in any of the programs below, click on the title to find more details or contact us directly at 250.545.7291, ext 2200.
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER COURSES
Arts and Sciences
First and second year university transfer courses are available at the Vernon Campus
Diploma in Writing & Publishing
For 2011-2012, students can complete all of the first year courses for this Diploma at the Vernon Campus and some of the 2nd year courses. Students in second year must be prepared to travel to Kelowna for additional courses.
Diploma in Criminal & Social Justice
Some first year courses of the Criminal and Social Justice Diploma are offered at the Vernon Campus with the exception of Criminology 111 and 121. Criminology 111 and 121 must be taken by attending an evening class at the Okanagan College’s Penticton Campus one night a week or via Distance Education through Thompson Rivers University. All 2nd year courses of the Criminal and Social Justice Diploma are offered at the Penticton Campus.
Diploma in Environmental Studies
Students can complete most of the first year courses for Environmental Studies Diploma at the Vernon Campus but will have to travel to Kelowna for at least one course. Students in 2nd year must be prepared to travel to Kelowna for additional courses.
Diploma in Media & Cultural Studies
All 1st year courses of this Diploma are available at the Vernon Campus. Students in 2nd year will need to travel to Kelowna for some of the courses.
International Development Diploma
This is a new diploma in 2011-2012. Some of the first year courses are available at the Vernon Campus but students will need to travel to the Kelowna campus for a number of courses.
BUSINESS PROGRAMS
The following business programs are available at the Vernon campus:
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
Basic Accounting Certificate
Simply Accounting Certificate
Diploma in Business Administration
Business Administration Certificate
Business Studies Certificate
Management Skills for Supervisors
Office Management Certificate
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant Fundamentals
Office Assistant Certificate
Accounting Assistant Certificate
TRADES
Specific trades program in Vernon include:
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - M license (accepting applications for September 2012)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - S License (accepting applications for February 2013)
Residential Construction (accepting applications for February 2012)
Electrician Pre-Apprenticeshipl (accepting applications for February 2012)
Welding C (accepting applications for August 2012)
HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
In 2012-2013, the following health and social development programs are being offered:
Human Service Work Diploma (accepting applications for September 2013 beginning Nov. 1, 2012)
Health Care Assistant Certificate (accepting applications for November 2012)
Practical Nursing Diploma (accepting applications for September 2012)
Dental Office Administrative Assistant Certificate
Medical Office Assistant Certificate
Nursing Unit Assistant Certificate
Palliative Care Certificate
Special Needs Worker Certificate
ADULT ACADEMIC AND CAREER PREPARATION PROGRAMS
Upgrading courses and Adult Graduation courses in English, math, science, social sciences and computer studies are available at the Vernon Campus. All upgrading (AACP) courses are tuition-free!
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
The Intensive English Communication Program is offered through the Vernon Campus.
CONTINUING STUDIES
A wide range of Certificate and General Interest Programs and courses are available through Continuing Studies.
SPA TRAINING CENTRE
Esthetician Certificate
Nail Technician Certificate
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING AND DESIGN
AutoCAD Skills Certificate
Green Building Design and Construction Certificate
Home Inspection Certificate
Interior Decorating Certificate
Landscape Horticulture Certificate
Residential Building Drafting Technician Certificate
ADULT SPECIAL EDUCATION
Okanagan College offers four certificate programs for adults with special learning needs (personal and social development underlie all aspects of these programs).
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