Faculty of Academic and Career Advancement
"Creating Pathways to Sustainable Success"
Department of Academic and Career Preparation
The Academic and Career Prep Department serves as a vital access point for many students who must meet prerequisites to enter or complete Kwantlen programs.
University Qualifying Studies
Adult Basic Education
Access Programs for People with Disabilities
The goal of the Access Programs for People with Disabilities is to provide post-secondary education for adults with various disabilities. This program will help students enhance their independence and employability skills.
Career Choices and Life Success
The Career Choices and Life Success Program (CCLS) is for the mature woman who wants to assess or reassess her life and career goals. The program provides the skills, knowledge and self assurance to choose a career and life direction with confidence.
Educational Studies
The Department of Educational Studies offers courses in Educational Transitions, (first year and final year), Education and Counselling, as well as a BA Minor in Counselling.
English Language Studies
The English Language Studies Department teaches English as a modern language to non-native speakers of English in order to foster their effective integration into academic and professional communities.
Diploma of Proficiency in English Language Studies
Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHP)
Family Childcare or Good Beginnings
For information about the Family Childcare and Good Beginnings programs, please contact Christine MacLeod at 604.596.3619.
Which program is best for me?
If you are uncertain about which program is best for you, please contact the Academic and Career Advancement Education Advisor:Aysha Haq
aysha.haq@kwantlen.ca
Phone at 604.599.2063



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