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Prepare for a thriving career in the fast-growing IT industry. The Computing Studies and Information Systems (CSIS) curriculum covers system and networking fundamentals, programming languages, and business subjects, equipping you with versatile skills for diverse career paths.
Earn while you learn
Gain practical experience through the optional Co-operative Education Program, where you'll alternate academic semesters with full-time, paid positions in your chosen field. This opportunity lets you earn income, enhance your resume, and secure professional references before graduation. For Co-op participation, you must plan two semesters ahead, so we highly advise connecting with the Co-op Office when starting your program.
British Columbia secondary school graduation or equivalent; One course short of British Columbia secondary school graduation, or equivalent; Nineteen (19) years of age or older on the first day of the first semester of attendance; Seventeen (17) years of age on the first day of the first semester of attendance, and has not been enrolled at a school for a minimum of one year; Completion of a certificate or equivalent from a special needs program and has been in school for 12 years, or has received an Evergreen or Leaving School Certificate
Douglas College English Assessment
TOEFL iBT (in-person or online) - minimum score 83
TOEFL Essentials - minimum score of 9 (no score below 8 on any individual section)
IELTS - minimum overall band test score 6.5 (academic module only)
EIKEN Practical English - minimum placement of Grade 1
CAEL - minimum overall and essay score of 60 (computer or paper based)
Cambridge English CAE - minimum score 75 or "B
Cambridge English CPE - minimum score 60 or "C
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 8 in each of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
Duolingo English Test Minimum overall score of 110. Official test scores must be sent directly to Douglas College.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - minimum score of 56