Customize your degree

There are many ways to customize your degree through specializations, minors, options, certificates, and diplomas.

Specializations, minors, and options will appear on your Bachelor diploma. Separate parchments are received for each certificate and diploma you complete.

Information on how to declare a specialization, minor, or option, and other ways of enriching your degree can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar. Diplomas and certificates are normally not declared until an application to graduate is filed. 

A full list of minors, options, diplomas, and certificates is available in the Undergraduate Calendar.

Specialization

The following ENV academic plans offer specializations associated with the field of study. This involves completing a series of courses concentrated on a particular topic or theme.

• Climate Change and the Environment
• Geography and Aviation
• Geography and Environmental Management
• Geomatics
• Knowledge Integration
• Planning
• Sustainability and Financial Management

Minor

A minor is a secondary subject your studies will focus on. 

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

Option

An option is a combination of courses taken, in an additional area of study, to enhance your degree.  

The Faculty of Environment offers the following option:

• Business Option

Diploma

A  diploma adds an additional focus to your academics.

The Faculty of Enviroment offers the following Diplomas:

• Diploma in Environmental Assessment
• Diploma in Ecological Restoration and Rehabilitation
• Diploma of Excellence in Geographic Information Systems
• New! Diploma in Future Cities
  Societal response to challenge and change is often reactive or focused on short-term solutions. This diploma introduces you to the tools futurists use to plan for future urban challenges.
• Diploma of Sustainability

 Other ways to customize your degree 

• Global Experience Certificate
• International exchange
• Student Leadership Program
• Peer mentorship programs (various)
• EDGE Experiential Education Certificate¹

¹ For students in regular system of study only.