The Associate of Arts Degree with a focus on Environmental Studies is suitable for anyone with an interest in the environment, including those who plan to work in a related field, such as park planning, urban planning, environmental consulting or environmental education.
Graduation Requirements:
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.
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 |
Students must choose at least four courses from List B.
List B |
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Anthropology in Developing Countries |
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Environmental Crime 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 | |
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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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 |
*Course may have prerequisites. Please check the Program and Course Catalogue.
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, UBC, UBC-O, UVic or UNBC) 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, UBC, UBC-O, UNBC, or UVic).
For detailed information you should meet with an Academic 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.
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
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In most cases, an Associate Degree will allow you to transfer to a university and enter the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree program. Many universities prefer candidates with an Associate Degree and will accept students at a lower grade point average than those without the degree.
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