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On Education Planner BC select the program "Arts - Environmental Studies - Associate Degree"
Learn about the environment from different perspectives with an Associate of Arts Degree in Environmental Studies. You'll choose from a wide range of academic and environmental courses in anthropology, economics, geography, sociology, criminology, philosophy, history, political science, and earth and environmental science. Participate in discussions and presentations, gain valuable field experience and engage in classroom lectures to develop and enhance your critical-thinking, writing, research and presentation skills.
Get paid, full-time work experience during your studies
Gain valuable field experience and put your skills to work by joining the optional Co-operative Education Program, which alternates semesters of study with paid, full-time work in your field. You’ll earn money while gaining experience, building your resume and getting an employer reference, all before you graduate. To participate in Co-op you need to plan two semesters in advance, so we strongly recommend contacting the Co-op Office at the start of your program.
Further education
This environmental studies program can also lead to a degree in the environmental field. In most cases, an associate degree will allow you to enter the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree program. To make sure your courses transfer, use the B.C. Transfer Guide as it has all the up-to-date information you'll need to plan your education.
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
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Graduation Requirements:
Additional Graduation Requirements with Cooperative Education Option:
Course Requirements:
Students pursuing an Associate of Arts in Environmental Studies must meet the general requirements for an Associate of Arts Degree at Douglas College and the following specific program requirements:
Students must choose at least four courses from List A.
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Ecology and Culture |
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Environmental Economics |
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Introduction to Earth Sciences |
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Weather and Climate |
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Introduction to Earth Sciences |
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Human Impact on the Environment |
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Urban Environmental Sustainability |
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Environmental Ethics |
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Society and the Environment |
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Students must choose at least four courses from List B.
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Anthropology in Developing Countries |
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Environmental Criminology and Law |
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Introduction to Human Geography |
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Environment and Media |
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The Geography of British Columbia |
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The Geography of Canada |
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Selected Regions |
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| Atmospheric Environments: Climatology | |
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Social Geography |
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Geomorphology |
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The Geography of Biodiversity |
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) |
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World History Since 1945 |
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Environmental History |
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Frontiers of Thought |
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Perspectives on the Environment Creating a Sustainable Society |
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Introduction to World Politics |
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Current International Issues |
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Principles of Biology: The Biosphere |
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Principles of Biology: The Organism |
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Marine Biology |
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Ecology |
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Plant Biology |
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Evolution |
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Environmental Chemistry |
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History of the Earth |
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Global Environmental Change |
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Introduction to Environmental Science |
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Ocean and the Environment |
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Resources from the Earth |
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Sedimentology and Stratigraphy |
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Environmental Science Project |
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Environmental Geology |
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*Course may have prerequisites. Please check the Program and Course Catalogue.
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Cooperative Education
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9.00 |
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| Total Credits with Cooperative Education Option | 69.00 | |
The following are the general requirements for an Associate of Arts Degree at any B.C. college:
*English courses can include courses in written Communications (CMNS) and Creative Writing (CRWR) that transfer to one of the B.C. research universities (SFU, UBCV, UBCO, UNBC, or UVIC) as English credit. A maximum of 3 credits can come from such an equivalent; at least 3 credits must be earned in an actual ENGL course, so-named. For purposes of the Associate of Arts degree, English courses cannot be counted as Humanities courses.
** Arts courses are available in the Faculty of Languages, Literature, and Performing Arts, and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. To confirm whether a course is designated as "humanities" or "social sciences", check the Associate of Arts Degree Graduation Requirement Checklist. Courses in Economics and Mathematics also may be used as Arts electives toward an Associate of Arts Degree.
Definitions:
A course is defined by the subject for which it is granted transfer credit at one of the research universities (SFU, UBCV, UBCO UNBC, or UVic).
For detailed information you should meet with a Student Success Advisor.
Co-operative Education Option:
Students enrolled in this program may be eligible for a Co-operative Education designation. Co-operative Education involves alternating full-time academic and work terms. For information contact the Co-operative Education Office.
Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
