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programs and services that enable students to succeed in their current 
studies, in their ongoing education, in their chosen careers, in their 
lifelong pursuit of knowledge, and in their contribution as responsible 
citizens in a rapidly changing and diverse global community.##&&General Information##&&Capilano University has earned an international reputation for 
quality teaching, programs and services. We strive to instill the 
knowledge, skills, motivation and attitudes that will enable our 
students to become independent thinkers and learners, and to contribute 
effectively in a rapidly changing world.##&&Capilano is well known for providing a solid academic foundation and 
is committed to developing new and innovative programs in response to 
market demand. We offer a complete range of preparatory courses, arts 
and sciences courses, business and management studies, creative and 
applied arts programs, health and human services programs, plus a range 
of services in support of student learning and success. Credentials 
awarded include bachelor degrees, associate degrees, post-baccalaureate 
diplomas, advanced diplomas, certificates and statements of completion.##&&Our main campus is in North Vancouver, located in a natural 
environment on the slopes of the North Shore and only a 20-minute drive 
from downtown Vancouver. The beauty of the campus and the quality of 
education attract students from around the world. Capilano University 
also has regional campuses in Squamish and Sechelt that serve the 
communities of Howe Sound and the Sunshine Coast. The total number of 
students enrolled in credit programs totals approximately An 
additional students register in non-credit courses each year.##&&At Capilano University, students are safe, comfortable and 
challenged, and find the individual attention that can make a difference
 to their achievements. It is our goal to ensure that our students come 
first — not only at Capilano, but in all of their pursuits.##&&Degree Programs##&&Capilano has a growing number of degree programs in various disciplines, including the following:##&&Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behaviour Analysis – Autism##&&Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies##&&Bachelor of Business Administration##&&Bachelor of Communication Studies##&&Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Care and Education##&&Bachelor of Legal Studies (Paralegal)##&&Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts##&&Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies##&&Bachelor of Music Therapy##&&Bachelor of Performing Arts##&&Bachelor of Tourism Management##&&Transfer Options##&&Capilano University provides a solid academic foundation that can 
lead to many educational and career opportunities, including lower-level
 courses for some degrees not offered at Capilano University. Our 
academic courses are transferable to universities in British Columbia 
and elsewhere in Canada. We offer a range of options to meet your 
educational goals, including:##&&Associate degrees in Arts or Science##&&Engineering Transition##&&Engineering Transfer##&&Music Diploma##&&Career and Employment-Oriented Programs##&&Capilano offers a variety of employment-oriented programs leading to 
certificates, diplomas and degrees. These are constantly reviewed to 
ensure that you are taught the latest techniques and skills required in 
today's workplace. Advisory committees, composed of business and 
community leaders and employers, review and recommend the content of all
 career and vocational programs.##&&Preparatory Courses##&&Capilano University offers a full range of preparatory courses to 
assist you in meeting your educational and career goals, such as Adult 
Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Special
 Education, and Alternative Career Training. After upgrading or 
refreshing your skills, you may seek employment or move into a career or
 university transfer program of study.##&&International Students##&&Currently, international students from countries are
 studying at Capilano. International students may select from any of our
 programs for which they are qualified.##&&Continuing Studies & Executive Education##&&Continuing Studies & Executive Education offers lifelong 
learning opportunities to thousands of students who enrol each year in 
non-credit courses for personal and professional development, or pure 
enjoyment. Innovative programming is available for all ages beginning 
with Community Music School through to ElderU, and a wide variety of 
programs in between, such as arts, career development, film studies, 
computer training, business and finance, communications, languages, 
adult music and natural history. Capilano also offers short-term 
language training programs that can be combined with recreational and 
cultural activities. For more information, call##&&Student Profile##&&Of the approximately students enrolled in credit programs during the fall of 2009:##&&are enrolled in arts and sciences; in applied programs; in preparatory programs##&&are full-time; part-time##&♀ male##&&are residents of the North Shore; are residents of Vancouver
 and Burnaby; the remaining come from the rest of the Lower 
Mainland, British Columbia, Canada and around the 
world.##&&History##&&Capilano was founded by the school boards and residents of North
 Vancouver, West Vancouver and Howe Sound through referendum in 
Classes that first year were held in a small building on the grounds of 
West Vancouver Secondary School.##&&Initial enrolment that first year was students. Today, Capilano 
has blossomed into a publicly-funded learning institution that serves 
 credit and non-credit students annually. It has 
approximately employees.##&&In Capilano opened its permanent hectare (34-acre) campus
 in the Lynnmour area of North Vancouver. That same year, it also 
established a regional centre in Squamish to serve the Howe Sound 
communities of Squamish, Whistler, Mount Currie and Pemberton. In 
Capilano opened the Sunshine Coast campus in Sechelt to serve the 
communities of the Sunshine Coast.##&&In the provincial government changed Capilano College's designation to Capilano University.##&&Learn more at##&&Pivotal Moments at Cap##&&(PDF)##&&University Growth/Campus Development##&&A master site plan outlines the most recent development of the North Vancouver campus:##&&Construction of a new Film Centre began in March with completion scheduled for March##&&Capilano's new Child Care Centre was completed in At 
gross square feet, it can accommodate children, from infants to five 
year olds.##&&The Birch building was completed in It houses a 380-seat 
performance theatre, classrooms and student services, and also provides 
teaching space to accommodate full-time students.##&&In September Capilano's Squamish campus held a ground-breaking
 ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of a new campus, which 
opening in May##&&The new Library building opened in tripling the size of the existing library space.##&&The Sportsplex was completed in the fall of This marked the beginning of the development of the south campus.##&&Construction of the Cedar building was completed in 
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