Capilano University was founded by the school boards and residents of North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Howe Sound through referendum in 1968.
Classes that the first year was held in a small building on the grounds of West Vancouver Secondary School.
Initial enrolment that first year was 784 students. Today, Capilano University has blossomed into a publicly-funded learning institution that serves 8,300 students in for-credit programs and 3,300 in non-credit courses annually. The University has more than 1,000 employees.
In 1973, Capilano University opened its permanent 13.76 hectares (34-acre) campus in the Lynnmour area of North Vancouver. That same year, the University also established a regional center in Squamish to serve the Howe Sound communities of Squamish, Whistler, Mount Currie, and Pemberton. In 1977, Capilano University opened the Sunshine Coast campus in Sechelt to serve the communities of the Sunshine Coast.
In 2008, the provincial government changed Capilano College’s designation to Capilano University.
PROGRAMS
ARTS
School of Humanities &
School of Social Science
Bachelor of Arts – Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism)
Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism) Post Baccalaureate Diploma
Bachelor of Arts with major in Liberal Studies
Associate of Arts Degree
Associate of Arts Degree – Creative Writing
Associate of Arts Degree – Psychology
Academic Studies Diploma
SCIENCE
School of Science, Technology, Engineering
& Mathematics
Associate of Science Degree
Associate of Science Degree – Biology
Applied Science: Engineering Certificate
Engineering Transition Diploma
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
Business Administration Diploma
Business Administration Certificate
Business Administration Advanced Certificate
North America Business Management Post-Baccalaureate Diploma
North America Business Management Applied Post-Baccalaureate Diploma
North America and International Business Management Graduate Diploma
Retail Business Fundamentals Certificate
Business Administration Pathway
Accounting Assistant Diploma
Accounting Assistant Certificate
School of Communication
Bachelor of Communication Studies Degree
Communication Studies Diploma
School of Legal Studies
Bachelor of Legal Studies (Paralegal) Degree
Paralegal Diploma
Paralegal Certificate
Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate
EDUCATION, HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
School of Education and Childhood Studies
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education Degree
Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma
Early Childhood Care and Education Pathway
School of Health
Community Leadership and Social Change Diploma
Education and Employment Access Certificate
School of Access and Academic Preparation
Community Leadership and Social Change Diploma
Education and Employment Access Certificate
FINE & APPLIED ARTS
School of Motion Picture Arts
Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts Degree
Costuming for Stage and Screen Diploma
Documentary Certificate
Indigenous Independent Digital Filmmaking Diploma
Lighting for Digital Imaging and Film
Grip Work for Digital Imaging and Film
2D Animation and Visual Development Diploma
3D animation for Film and Games Diploma
Animation Fundamentals Citation
Digital Visual Effects Diploma
School of Performing Arts
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree (Education)
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree (Performance/Composition)
Jazz Studies Diploma
Music Diploma
Conducting in Music Certificate
Arts and Entertainment Management Diploma
Advanced Arts and Entertainment Management Certificate
Acting for Stage and Screen Diploma
Music Theatre Diploma
Technical Theatre Diploma
Idea School of Design
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Degree
GLOBAL & COMMUNITY STUDIES
School of Tourism Management
Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree
Hotel and Resort Management Post-Baccalaureate Diploma
Tourism Marketing and Development Post-Baccalaureate Diploma
Tourism Management Co-operative Education Diploma
Tourism Management for International Studies Diploma
School of Outdoor Recreation Management
Outdoor Recreation Management Diploma
School of Global Stewardship
Associate of Arts Degree – Global Stewardship
School of Human Kinetics
Human Kinetics Diploma (Physical Education or Exercise Science)
School of Public Administration
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (ESL)
Academic Pathway Program
Business Administration Pathway
Early Childhood Care and Education Pathway
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Combined Programs
EAP 100 & EAP 101 Plus 1 Academic Course (ENGL 100, Arts Sciences or Business)
EAP 100 & EAP 101 Plus 2 Academic Courses (Arts, Sciences or Business)
EAP 090 Plus 1 Academic Course (Arts, Sciences or Business)
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Courses
EAP 100 & EAP 101
EAP 090
EAP 050, EAP 060, EAP 070 or EAP 080
