Current Accredited Programs

Acadia University

• Hands-on program 10 years in the making
• Co-op program leads to graduate studies or work in the areas of Environmental Science or Geography
• K.C. Irving Centre (KCIC), the Centre for Environmental Science, acts as a forum for synergies between Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, and Environmental Engineering
• Program Accreditation Term: 2018-2025

Programs:

BSc Environmental Science

Carleton University

• Broad and interdisciplinary approach to environmental science
• Builds invaluable networks for career opportunities after graduation
• Courses are practical and relevant, including field camp courses, thesis preparation courses and co-op options
• Program Accreditation Term: 2017-2024

Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Honours

CÉGEP de St-Félicien

• Students develop necessary skills and competencies in the areas of development, interpretation, education, protection and conservation of natural resources with a focus on regionally specific sustainability practices
• First Francophone program to be accredited in Canada
• The only program of its kind in Québec
• Program Accreditation Term: 2020-2027

Programs:

Techniques du milieu naturel

Centennial College

• Graduates are ready for a broad range of careers in public and private sector industries, as well as research and teaching
• Program focuses on problem solving, research, laboratory skills and field experience to prepare graduates to address today’s environmental issues

Programs:

Advanced Diploma in Environmental Technology

Fleming College

• Teaches practical field skills and applied experience
• Students receive access to the Solar Ecology Wastewater Treatment System and Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment (CAWT)
• Program Accreditation Term: 2017-2024

Programs:

Environmental Technician Diploma Program

Environmental Technology Diploma

The King’s University

• Offers a BSc or a BA in Environmental Studies to study the environment from a science or a humanities perspective
• Students navigate social, economic, spiritual and scientific topics to understand global environmental challenges
• Was the first Environmental Studies program to be accredited by the Canadian Environmental Accreditation Commission (CEAC)
• Program Accreditation Term: 2020-2027

Programs:

Environmental Studies

Keyano College

• Exceptional and unique opportunities by offering students additional field and hands on experience through local research projects
• Program focuses on environmental issues, problems and solutions that are associated with natural resources
• Program Accreditation Term: 2013 – 2020

Programs:

Environmental Technology Program

Lakeland College

• 95% employment rate (Class of 2014 Graduate Follow-up Survey, 2016)
• 8 month work placements
• Industry partners include AMEC, Syncrude, and Stantec
• Program Accreditation Term: 2018-2025

Programs:

Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Management

Diploma in Environmental Sciences

Lakehead University (Thunder Bay Campus)

• Campus is uniquely situated in the pristine Boreal forest of North Western Ontario and on the shores of the largest fresh water lake in the world
• Relevant fieldwork experience complementing extensive classroom theory
• Interdisciplinary environmental programs with knowledgeable faculty committed to mentoring their students; several faculty members have government and industrial experience
• Program Accreditation Term: 2019 – 2026

Programs:

HBESc Environmental Science

Lakehead University (Orillia Campus)

• Offers a unique interdisciplinary studies option, combining the arts and sciences, as well as programs in business, education and social work.
• Co-operative education options available
• Known for producing environmentally conscious and responsible graduates with excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities to meet the growing demands of interdisciplinary practitioners in the diverse fields of science and sustainability
• Program Accreditation Term: 2017-2024

Programs:

HBASc Environmental Sustainability

Niagara College Canada

• Balances practical skill development with theoretical knowledge
• Students develop hands-on experience through industry internships and projects,and have access to ecological living labs on campus
• Niagara-on-the-Lake campus
• Program Accreditation Term: 2018-2025

Programs:

Environmental Management and Assessment Post Graduate Certificate

Nova Scotia Community College

• Practical skills and theory with a focus on environmental sustainability
• Strait Area and Lunenburg campuses
• Portfolio-based program, where portfolios add value to programs and serve as a powerful and convincing way to demonstrate student achievement to future employers beyond a standard resume

Programs:

Natural Resources Environmental Technology

Royal Roads University

• An intensive interdisciplinary cohort-based environmental science program that allows completion of third and fourth year coursework in 12 months
• Students experience applied collaborative learning in a small class setting that culminates in a real world, nine month environmental consulting project with an external sponsor
• Program Accreditation Term: 2019 – 2026

Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

SAIT

• Broad environmental education with significant hands-on learning and excellent ties to industry
• Students learn skills to work with industry and government in areas of transportation, water treatment and chemical manufacturing
• Students say it’s “10 out of 10,” “Such a great program it might as well be 4 years,” and “These are dedicated instructors—and that’s refreshing.”
• Program Accreditation Term: 2019-2026

Programs:

Environmental Technology

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

• 93% graduate employment rate (2013-2014)
• Resource and Environmental Law is a two-year diploma program that specializes in conservation and environmental law enforcement
• Combines classroom learning with lab exercises, simulated field investigations, outdoor camps and work experience
• Program Accreditation Term: 2016 – 2023

Programs:

Resource and Environmental Law

Trent University

• Several interdisciplinary environmental science and studies degree options, and more than 80 environment courses
• Located in a beautiful campus of forests and fields, alongside the Otonabee River
• Professors devoted to teaching, research and action for global environmental and social change
• Program Accreditation Term: 2018-2025

Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Resource Science Honours

Environmental and Resource Studies Honours

University of Calgary

• Experiential learning approach combined with fundamental science linked to social outcomes
• Students will develop critical skills in gathering and interpreting diverse data pertinent to environmental issues with a sound background in one of the following specializations: Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geoscience, Physics and Statistics
• Program Accreditation Term: 2015 – 2022

Programs:

BSc in Environmental Science

University of Manitoba

• Annual career fair and strong rapport with alumni
• Interdisciplinary approach helps students explore environmental issues relating to human population, sustainable resource development, pollution control, environmental health, ecosystem management, and conservation of biological diversity
• Program Accreditation Term: 2011 – 2019

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Bachelor of Environmental Science

University of Ottawa

• Interdisciplinary program that effectively addresses the different perspectives of complex environmental problems
• A Co-op option is available with placements in federal departments, provincial and municipal agencies, industries and NGOs
• Program Accreditation Term: 2013 – 2021

Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

University of Toronto Scarborough

• Located on 300 acres of green space, including a large conservation area, UTSC’s natural surroundings provides an important context and inspiration for learning
• Co-op programs that allow students to combine their chosen program with an integrated and complementary work experience
• Program Accreditation Term: 2012 – 2019

Programs:

Bachelor of Science Honours and Major Programs in Environmental Science

University of Toronto Mississauga

• This is the second-largest division of U of T (Canada’s largest university)
• Situated on 225 acres of protected greenbelt along the Credit River, 33 kilometers west of the university’s St. George campus in Toronto
• Program Accreditation Term: 2017 – 2024

Programs:

Environmental Science Program

University of Winnipeg

• Interdisciplinary programs allow students to customize their university education to fit their career goals
• Many opportunities to work alongside professors as research assistants and to take field courses
• Program Accreditation Term: 2013 – 2020

Programs:

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies

Vanier College

• 3 Year professional program taught in Montréal and the Laurentian Field Station
• Small classes to ensure hands-on training in the lab and in the field
• Program Accreditation Term: 2013 – 2021

Programs:

Environmental and Wildlife Management Diploma