A growing demand for courses that appeal to a wide range of
professional and personal interests is leading to a record number of
courses offered through the UNBC
Continuing Studies department. The
courses do not count towards a university degree, but provide
opportunities to gain work-related and personal skills.
The full
catalogue of courses is available as a pdf file by clicking this link. Alternatively,
follow this link to browse courses online.
“We’re offering more than 250 courses this year – our highest number
ever,” says UNBC Continuing Studies Manager Randall Brazzoni. “The
offerings include an historical journey through Spain, computer courses
leading to advanced certification, arts and culture courses, leadership
skills, a mini-medical school featuring physicians involved with the
Northern Medical Program, and a series of courses related to resource
management and GIS.”
New this year are art courses delivered in partnership with the Emily
Carr Institute of Art and Design, International travel tours, an
astronomy workshop, and courses on such diverse topics as the
psychology of happiness, art appreciation, and international
intelligence.
Last academic year, just over 3000 people took courses through
Continuing Studies. Added to the 4200 students registered in degree
programs and university-credit courses, more than 7000 people
registered for UNBC courses in 2005-06.
“The growth of Continuing Studies is an example of how UNBC is aiming
to be responsive to the educational and training needs of northerners,”
says UNBC President Don Cozzetto. “For a variety of reasons, many
residents may be unable to pursue a full degree program, or they may
already have a degree and are just interested in gaining new skills. At
the same time, Continuing Studies provides a perfect atmosphere for
people who have been out of school for a while and want to ease back
into education before considering a UNBC degree. Either way, we want to
provide new educational options right here in northern BC.”
Courses in Continuing Studies include single-day courses, evening
courses spread out over several weeks, and multi-week international
travel tours. Courses will be offered this year in 18 communities.
Contact:
Randall Brazzoni, Continuing Studies Manager, UNBC – 250.960.5980
Rob van Adrichem, Director of Media and Public Relations, UNBC – 250.960.5622
