(President s signature is on the original copy of this policy)

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1 Title: Policy No.: F1001 Replaces: Applicability: Regular Studies Students Effective Date: March 11, 2008; Amended September 22, 2009, April 6, 2010; May 18, 2010; Source(s): Approval: Education Council (President s signature is on the original copy of this policy) 1. PURPOSE This policy describes and regulates the credentials earned by completion of a Regular Studies program at Langara College. 2. DEFINITIONS Credential: A named qualification that is awarded by Langara College upon completion of a prescribed program of study. Cumulative Grade-Point Average (CGPA): A weighted average of grades earned in courses designated as eligible for inclusion. The criteria for calculation of the CGPA are set by the Registrar. Graduation Adjudication Committee: A subcommittee of Education Council with the authority to grant exceptions to the program requirements or to the requirements of this policy. Lower-Level: Courses numbered Parchment: The physical document awarded to the recipient of a credential. Program of study: A sequence or package of courses leading to a credential. Regular studies: Courses and programs approved by Education Council and offered under the direction of a Dean of Instruction. Upper-Level: Courses numbered 3000 and above. 3. AUTHORITY 3.1 Related Acts and Regulations B.C. College and Institute Act

2 Page Related Policies Educational Offerings (in process) Educational Offerings and for Continuing Studies (in process) 4. RELATIONSHIPS WITH COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS Not applicable. 5. POLICY Awarded 5.1 Langara College awards the following classes of credentials following the completion of a program of study approved by Education Council and the College Board of Governors: Baccalaureate Degree (in accordance with Provincial regulations) Associate Degree Diploma Post-Graduate Certificate Certificate Citation 5.2 All Baccalaureate Degrees will have an official title that is descriptive of the discipline or general area of study, and have the style: Bachelor of [Example: Bachelor of Science in Nursing] Concentrations will appear only on the student s academic record/transcript. 5.3 Associate Degrees completed without a concentration will have the style: Associate of Arts Associate of Science 5.4 If an area of concentration 1 is completed, Associate Degrees will have a descriptive subsidiary title and have the style: 1 - Criteria for Associate Degrees are determined by the provincial government.

3 Page 3 Associate of Arts in or Associate of Science in [Examples: Associate of Arts in Canadian Studies Associate of Science in General Biology] 5.5 Diplomas, Post-Graduate Certificates, Certificates, and Citations will have the style: Diploma in or Post-Graduate Certificate in [Examples: Diploma in Applied Urban and Rural Planning Certificate in Social Service Worker Citation in Early Childhood Education] 5.6 If an area of concentration is completed, Diplomas, Post-Graduate Certificates, Certificates and Citations will have a subsidiary title that is descriptive of the discipline or general area of study and have the style: Diploma in Arts and Science (Canadian Studies) Diploma in Applied Urban and Rural Planning (Environmental Planning) 5.7 Co-operative education designations will appear only on the academic record/ transcript. Records 5.8 The official names of credentials are those set out above. The Registrar will keep a record of the official names of each credential and amend Appendix 1 as needed. Such emendation will not require approval of the College Board of Governors or Education Council. Official Credential Abbreviations 5.9 The Registrar will establish official abbreviations for each credential according to generally accepted conventions. The Registrar will ensure that Appendix 1 is amended as needed. Such emendation will not require approval of the College Board of Governors or Education Council.

4 Page 4 Standards 5.10 Number of Credits Required Credential Number of Total Credits Number of Courses Number of Lower-Level Credits Number of Upper-Level Credits Baccalaureate Degree 120 credits credits 42 credits Associate Degree 60 credits 20 * n/a Diploma 60 credits 20 * n/a Post-Graduate credits Certificate * 24 credits** Certificate 30 credits n/a * n/a Citation 12 credits n/a * n/a * If this is set at less than the Number of Total Credits, then it means Education Council has approved the use of Upper-Level courses for the credential. ** Post-Graduate Certificates require 24 credits of courses numbered at the 5000-level and based on upper-level courses from Baccalaureate Programs Number of Credits to be completed at Langara College To qualify for a credential from Langara College, students are required to complete the last 40% of the credential requirements at Langara College Program Cumulative Grade-Point Average (CGPA) Credential Program CGPA for Conferral of Credential CGPA for Honours/Distinction Baccalaureate Degree Associate Degree Diploma Post-Graduate Certificate Certificate Citation Variation from the Minima Programs that require standards higher than the minimum are permissible subject to the Education Council approval process. Standards below these minima are not permitted.

5 Page Multiple Time Limits With the exception of Post-Graduate Certificates, a student who has qualified for a credential in one program and wishes to receive a second credential of the same type in a different program may apply credits and courses from the first credential towards the requirements of the second credential where appropriate. All required courses for the second program area must be completed. A minimum of 50% of the course work applied toward the second credential must be from courses that were not used to satisfy the requirements for the first credential. The final 40% of the course work of the second credential must be completed at Langara. Cumulative grade point average calculations will be continuous across multiple credentials but separate by level of study, undergraduate and post-graduate There are no college-wide time limits for the completion of credentials. However, Education Council may approve time limits for the completion of specific programs. Parchments 5.16 Date The date on the parchment will be the final date of the semester in which the credential is completed (30 th April, 31 st August or 31 st December). The foregoing notwithstanding, when the final requirements for the credential are completed more than 3 (three) years after the completion of 80% of the requirements, the Registrar may include a notation on the parchment to indicate that the credential is based on a curriculum from an earlier date. [Example: If all or almost all the Computer Science courses for the Diploma in Computer Studies were completed by 1995 but the last requirements for that diploma were not completed until April 2005, the parchment will show: 5.17 Signatures Diploma in Computer Studies (1995), although the parchment will be dated April 30, ] Each parchment will bear the signature of the following college officials: Chair of the Board of Governors President Registrar

6 Page Seal All parchments will bear the embossed seal of Langara College Official Name of Credential All parchments will bear the official name of the credential Replacements Parchments are issued only in their original form. Copies are not available. Replacements for lost or damaged parchments will be issued by the Registrar upon receipt of a signed and dated letter with an explanation of what happened to the original parchment. If the replacement is for a damaged parchment, the original will be returned. The Registrar will determine an appropriate fee for this service. Date of Conferral of 5.21 The credential is deemed to be earned on the final date of the semester in which all requirements for the credential are completed - as confirmed by the Registrar. Once confirmed, the credential appears on the official transcript as completed. 6. GUIDELINES/STANDARDS Not applicable. 7. EXCEPTIONS Case-by-Case Exceptions 7.1 Exceptions are granted only in extraordinary circumstances and on a case-by-case basis. Requests for exceptions to the Graduation Adjudication Committee will be made in writing and submitted to the Registrar. Exceptions for Specific Programs or 7.2 Education Council may approve exceptions to this policy for specific programs or credentials where deemed to be of merit. Upon approval, such exceptions will be published in Appendix 2 of this Policy.

7 Page 7 8. PROCEDURES Approval of New 8.1 The Act gives authority for awarding credentials and determining the criteria for those credentials to the College Board of Governors. The Act also requires Education Council to advise the Board of Governors on the criteria, and the Board of Governors must seek that advice. Graduation 8.2 Application are not awarded automatically. Students are required to make application to graduate and receive a credential. The Registrar will determine the appropriate form of application and ensure that students are adequately informed of the process. 8.3 Exceptions to Established Programs of Study Students who seek a variation in the approved program of study are required to make a written request to the Graduation Adjudication Committee. The Registrar will establish the process for such a request. 9. RESPONSIBILITY For further information regarding this policy, contact the Deans of Instruction. 10. APPENDICES Appendix 1: Official Names and Abbreviations of Approved as of 1st January 2008 Appendix 2: Approved exceptions (as per 7.2) Appendix 3: Criteria for Graduation with Distinction

8 Page 8 APPENDIX 1 Official Names and Abbreviations of Approved as of 1 st January 2008 Credential Post-Graduate Certificate Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Performing Arts Bachelor of Recreation Management Associate of Science Associate of Arts Diploma Certificate Citation Abbreviation GradCert. B.S.N. B.B.A. B.P.A. B.R.M. A.Sc. A.A. Dipl. Cert. Cit. Official Names of Credentialed Programs of Study Approved as of 1 st May 2009 Baccalaureate (Bachelor s) Degrees Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Performing Arts Bachelor of Recreation Management Bachelor of Science in Nursing Associate of Arts Degrees Associate of Arts Degree Associate of Arts Degree in Aboriginal Studies Associate of Arts Degree in Asian Studies Associate of Arts Degree in Canadian Studies Associate of Arts Degree in Classical Studies Associate of Arts Degree in Commerce and Business Studies Associate of Arts Degree in Creative Writing Associate of Arts Degree in English Associate of Arts Degree in Environmental Studies Associate of Arts Degree in Family Studies Associate of Arts Degree in Geography Associate of Arts Degree in Health Sciences Associate of Arts Degree in Latin American Studies Associate of Arts Degree in Mathematics Associate of Arts Degree in Philosophy Associate of Arts Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology Associate of Arts Degree in Women s Studies

9 Page 9 Associate of Science Degrees Associate of Science Associate of Science in Chemistry Associate of Science in Computer Science Associate of Science in Computer Science Co-operative Education Associate of Science in Dietetics Associate of Science in Ecology Associate of Science in Environmental Studies Associate of Science in General Biology Associate of Science in Health Sciences Associate of Science in Mathematics Associate of Science in Molecular/Microbiology Associate of Science in Physics Diplomas Diploma in Accounting Diploma in Applied Urban and Rural Planning Diploma in Applied Urban and Rural Planning (Urban Planning) Diploma in Applied Urban and Rural Planning (Environmental Planning) Diploma in Applied Urban and Rural Planning (Rural Planning) Diploma in Arts and Science Diploma in Arts and Science (Aboriginal Studies) Diploma in Arts and Science (Applied Computer Science and Technology) Diploma in Arts and Science (Asian Studies) Diploma in Arts and Science (Biology) Diploma in Arts and Science (Canadian Studies) Diploma in Arts and Science (Classical Studies) Diploma in Arts and Science (Commerce) Diploma in Arts and Science (Dietetics) Diploma in Arts and Science (Environmental Studies) Diploma in Arts and Science (Family Studies) Diploma in Arts and Science (Health Sciences: Arts) Diploma in Arts and Science (Health Sciences: Science) Diploma in Arts and Science (Latin American Studies) Diploma in Arts and Science (Peace and Conflict Studies) Diploma in Arts and Science (Women s Studies) Diploma in Business Management Diploma in Computer Studies Diploma in Chinook Business Diploma in Criminal Justice Diploma in Display+Design Diploma in Early Childhood Education Diploma in Education Assistant (Co-ordinated) Diploma in Financial Management

10 Page 10 Diploma in Fine Arts Diploma in General Education Diploma in Human Kinetics Diploma in International Business Management Diploma in Journalism Diploma in Leisure Studies Diploma in Library & Information Technology Diploma in Management Information Systems Diploma in Marketing Management Diploma in Nutrition and Food Service Management Diploma in Professional Photo-Imaging Diploma in Publishing Diploma in Recreation Leadership Diploma in Social Service Worker Diploma in Theatre Arts (Acting) Diploma in Theatre Arts (Production) Certificates Post-Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal Studies Certificate in Arts and Science (Engineering) Certificate in Computer Studies Foundation Certificate in Education Assistant Certificate in Film Arts (Acting) Certificate in Film Arts (Directing) Certificate in Film Arts (Writing) Certificate in Internet/Web Computing and Software Development Certificate in Journalism Certificate in Professional Computer Science and Technology Certificate in Social Service Worker Citations Citation in Biology Citation in Ecology Citation in Early Childhood Education: Special Education Post Basic Citation in Environmental Studies Note: Co-operative Education designations will appear only on the academic record/transcript as most of our programs are eligible for a co-operative education option.

11 Page 11 APPENDIX 2 Approved exceptions (as per 7.2) Credential Number of Total Credits Number of Courses Number of Lower- Level Credits Number of Upper- Level Credits Date Amended Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) * 35 * * March 11, 2008

12 Page 12 Appendix 3 Criteria for Graduation with Distinction Students who achieve an overall grade point average of 3.67 or greater in the final sixty credits of a degree program, the final thirty credits of an associate degree or diploma program, or the final fifteen credits of a certificate program are eligible to graduate with distinction.