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Creative Nonfiction students blog for the United Way
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Camosun offers:
- Associate of Arts Degree in English
- Associate of Arts Degree in Creative Writing
- University Transfer for your first two years
- Technical Writing
- Online English courses
- English upgrading
- English as a Second Language
- Academic and Professional English for non-native speakers
Associate Degrees
Associate of Arts Degree in English
Our Associate of Arts Degree in English is a two-year, full-time program that will allow you to transfer to the third year of an English degree program at any university in British Columbia. You'll take courses with classmates whose goals and interests are similar to yours. When you graduate, you'll receive a credential that will be recognized by many employers and universities. More information...
Associate of Arts Degree in Creative Writing
Our two-year, full-time Associate of Arts Degree in Creative Writing program allows you to explore a career in writing and gain a broad understanding of each of four writing genres—fiction, non-fiction, playwriting, poetry—while completing a range of courses in the liberal arts and sciences. You'll complete at least three first-year, and two second-year, writing courses. See our e-journal, Beside the Point, encouraging submissions from emerging creative writers. More information...
Camosun instructor, Bronwen Welch's main project right now (in collaboration with other colleagues) is being part of the new Creative Writing associate degree program at Camosun. Students study all genres in their first and second year, including creative non-fiction, short fiction, poetry and drama. Learn more...
University Transfer
Explore your interests! University Transfer allows you to take courses either part- or full-time, starting Fall, Winter or Spring/Summer. This is an excellent choice in that it allows you to consider your academic focus while you upgrade. In addition, your courses count toward an Associate of Arts Degree. More information...
Technical Writing
You may not be planning to become a technician, but no matter what field of work you enter, you'll need excellent communication skills. Fortunately, we offer a number of courses to help you develop and refine this essential job skill. Learn about the various writing forms used in the working world -- memos, letters, emails, reports -- as well as how to choose the best approach for every situation. Practice the techniques of good writing and apply them to your own needs. No matter what career you pursue, our technical writing courses will make you a better writer.
English Upgrading
Working towards a high school diploma? Need to improve your English skills for employment or study? Camosun offers self-paced courses and lecture-based classes that can help. More information...
English as a Second Language
Our full- and part-time instruction in English as a Second Language will allow you to gain the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills that you'll need to succeed in college and university. More information...
Academic & Professional English
Are you an internationally trained professional who needs to improve your English to write a certification exam in your field or to gain Canadian work experience? If so, then the Certificate in Academic & Professional English (CAPE) program may be for you. More information...
An Academic Advisor is available to help you chart the right course.