Dean's Office:
Environment 1 (EV1), room 347
519-888-4567, ext. 33463
Environment 1 (EV1), room 347
519-888-4567, ext. 33463
Interested in more than one subject, or want to delve deeper into a specific topic? In the Faculty of Environment, there are many ways for you to customize your degree through specializations, minors, options, and diplomas.
Specializations
Some programs offer a specialization in an area within your field. This usually involves completing a series of required courses within your program concentrated on a particular topic or theme. A specialization will appear on your degree certificate.
Geography and Environmental Management specializations:
- Climate Change and Environment
- Earth Systems Science
- Geomatics
- Economy and Society
- Aviation
- Decision Support and Geographic Information Systems
- Environmental Planning and Management
- Land Development Planning
- Urban Design
Knowledge Integration specializations:
- Collaborative Design
- Science, Technology, and Society
International Development specializations:
- Practice
- Research
- Climate Change and Environment
- Earth Systems Science
- Economy and Society
- Aviation
Geography and Aviation specializations:
- Climate Change and Environment
- Earth Systems Science
- Geomatics
- Economy and Society
Minor
A minor is a secondary subject your studies will focus on. It will appear on your degree certificate.
The Faculty of Environment offers the following minors:
- International Development Minor
- Knowledge Integration Minor
- Environment, Resources and Sustainability Minor
- Geography and Environmental Management Minor
- Urban Studies Minor
- Parks Minor
- Tourism Minor
Check out the full list of minors, options, and certificates available to undergraduate students.
Option
An option is a combination of requirements in an additional area of study complementary to your major. It will appear on your degree certificate.
Check out the full list of minors, options, and certificates available to undergraduate students.
Diploma
A diploma is a combination of requirements, that provides an additional focus in your degree. You will receive a separate diploma certificate.
- Diploma in Environmental Assessment
- Diploma in Ecological Restoration and Rehabilitation
- Diploma of Excellence in Geographic Information Systems
- Diploma of Sustainability
Check out the full list of minors, options, and certificates available to undergraduate students.
Other personal and professional development opportunities
- Global Experience Certificate
- Student Leadership Program
- Peer mentorship programs (various)
- EDGE Experiential Education Certificate1
1 For students in regular system of study only.