The Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences and the Faculty of Arts have worked together to develop this degree which will educate students in the scientific, cultural, economic, moral, political and social dimensions of environmental issues. As the subject matter transcends the boundaries of any single discipline or faculty, this degree is offered through a collaborative program that draws on the Faculties of Native Studies and Science.

This degree will provide graduates with interdisciplinary expertise to identify, frame, and contribute to the solution of environmental problems. Graduates will have a broad educational foundation in environmental studies, social studies and the humanities, for careers in law, business, economics, resource management, journalism as well as graduate education in either the professions or in research.

This program is not available as an After Degree.

Program Requirements (120)

Residency Requirements: In the 120 required to complete the degree, the following must be included:

The following courses, comprising 63, are common to all routes within the program:

In addition to the courses listed above, students must select one of the following concentrations: Environment and Conservation, Environment and Development, or Environment and Policy.

General Information: This concentration provides a focus on the management of natural resources, in the context that decisions related to complex, interrelated natural systems affect the public interest and are often irreversible. Principles of management and conservation are emphasized.

Requirements of the Concentration (18 from three areas listed below). Other courses may be approved annually if they relate significantly. Updated lists will be available from Student Services in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences (231 General Services Building) or Arts (6-5 Humanities).

General Information: This concentration provides a focus on the links between resource management and economic development. The economic tools required to examine short and long term tradeoffs are emphasized as are the links between resource management and community development.

Requirements of the Concentration (18 from three areas listed below). Other courses may be approved annually if they relate significantly. Updated lists will be available from Student Services in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences (231 General Services Building) or Arts (6-5 Humanities).

General Information: This concentration provides a focus on the political processes involved in resource and environmental decisions as well as the analysis of intended and unintended outcomes of policy decisions.

Requirements of the Concentration (18 from three areas listed below). Other courses may be approved annually if they relate significantly. Updated lists will be available from Student Services in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences (231 General Services Building) or Arts (6-5 Humanities).