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- Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs
- Interdisciplinary Research
- Individual Graduate Programs by Special Arrangement
- Courses of Instruction
Distance learning
UVic has graduate degrees specially designed for distance learners:
Master of Nursing, Advanced Nursing Practice: Advanced Practice Leadership Option
Master of Nursing, Advanced Nursing Practice: Nurse Practitioner Option
Master of Nursing, Advanced Nursing Practice: Nurse Educator Option
Masters in Public Administration
Master of Science in Health Information Science
Aboriginal programs
The university has many undergraduate programs that may be of special interest to Aboriginal students.
The school of Social Work offers First Nations specializations, including one in child welfare, that can help students prepare for leadership roles in their communities.
There are six designated seats for Aboriginal applicants wishing to go into nursing.
There are also many certificates that focus on Aboriginal issues, such as a teaching certificate in First Nations Language and Culture and a Certificate in the Administration of Indigenous Governments. There are also certificate programs in Foundations in Indigenous Fine Arts and Aboriginal Language Revitalization. Students can also take advantage of the Indigenous Studies Minor program, or enjoy one of the dozens of courses with Aboriginal content in many departments including English, history in art, linguistics, women's studies, history, anthropology, environmental studies, geography, political science, and sociology.
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- Links to descriptions of UVic's distance online programs.
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- Terms Used in the Calendar
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