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| | Adventure Tourism and Recreation | | |
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| School | Vancouver Island University | | |
| Location | Nanaimo, BC, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 12,000
Full-time Graduate: 440 | | |
| Degree | Certificate | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 12 Month(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites | - Grade11 Principles of Mathematics or Grade11 Applied Mathematics
- Grade12 English
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| Description | Carve out a career exploring the wilderness in the adventure and eco-tourism industry with VIU's Certificate in Adventure Tourism and Recreation program. Desolation Sound and the Sunshine Coast will be your outdoor classroom as you prepare for a job in BC's growing tourism industry. Learn with experienced instructors, who engage you in a small class setting through hands-on training in the field, and in a valuable internship in the adventure tourism and recreation industry.
Your Adventure Tourism and Recreation certificate provides you with knowledge of current industry practices, environmental stewardship, safety, leadership, and history with a tourism focus. | | |
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
