Program Highlights
The Bachelor of Environment and Society (Environmental Studies) degree program at CapU will help you develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to work in environmental advocacy across multiple public and non-profit sectors and industries.
At CapU, we offer two degree options for students interested in the Environment & Society program: Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies.
If you choose the environmental studies degree, you'll take courses in various subjects, including anthropology, biology, ecology, economics, First Nations and Indigenous Peoples, geography, history, ethics, political science and statistics.
You'll have the advantage of studying in small classes and receiving mentorship from expert instructors who combine theory with practical, applied learning.
Work with local partners
You'll also work with community partners on environmental issues, helping build a sustainable balance between the needs of our region's economy, society and environment.
One of our most critical collaborative partnerships is with the Átl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere region, which works toward ensuring the biodiversity of Howe Sound is protected and sustainable.
You'll combine the concepts of innovation, experiential learning, teamwork and leadership as you gain the confidence to tackle more complex projects.
With the training and skills you'll pick up in this bachelor's degree, you'll graduate ready to become an environmental leader.
- Locate, analyze, and integrate information from natural and social sciences to build an evidence-based understanding of environmental problems and solutions.
- Support the Calls for Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and gain competency in First Nations, Inuit and Métis history, and contemporary Indigenous perspectives including traditional ecological knowledge, and apply to work in cross-cultural environments.
- Employ systems thinking and ethical and critical analysis to design inquiries that incorporate perspectives of interested parties in approaching environmental challenges.
- Apply foundational knowledge, quantitative reasoning, and evidence-based analysis encompassing ecological, economic, and social frameworks to identify, address, and mitigate environmental issues.
- Use regional-integrated and problem-based approaches that amplify the partnership between Indigenous and Western knowledge.
- Model effective communication practices for relaying and interpreting environmental data and issues to a variety of audiences and for cooperating with interested parties.
- Embrace roles and identities as mindful, eco-literate citizens, practitioners, and environmental leaders in delivering and designing solutions in a complex, interconnected world.
Program Requirements
Total program credits: 120.00
Program Notes
Students pursuing a baccalaureate degree must meet Cap Core graduation requirements in addition to their program requirements. In their final two years, students will further specialize their degree by completing a minimum of 24 credits of coursework associated with modules dedicated to Applied Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation, Climate Change, and Urban Sustainability.