General Studies: Diploma
Description
The General Studies Diploma program at KPU is an exit credential designed as a more flexible and personalized alternative to the Associate or Bachelor degrees. Students may select from any courses for which the prerequisites can be met, and can construct their academic path with complete freedom to explore a specific theme or a wide variety of unrelated courses.
Admission Requirements
This program is not available for admission. Students may apply to graduate once they have completed sufficient requirements.
Curricular Requirements
To qualify for a General Studies Diploma, a student must complete a minimum of 20 undergraduate level courses, totalling 60 or more credits.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in General Studies.
At a Glance
Faculty of Arts
Program Type:
- Undergraduate
Credential Granted:
- Diploma
Offered At:
- Langley
- Richmond
- Surrey
Start Date(s):
- September
- January
- May
Intake Type:
- Open intake
Format:
- Full-time
- Part-time
Minimum Credits Required:
- 60
Instructional Cycle:
- Semester-based
Curriculum Effective Date:
- 01-Sep-2011