Program Overview

Pathways to Environmental Studies (BA) at Laurier

The Environmental Studies (BA) degree at Laurier offers students a comprehensive education in topics such as sustainability, environmental impact assessments, field surveying, and spatial analysis.

Environment-related Diplomas (Fleming College)

Students who have successfully completed certain diplomas from Fleming College may be eligible for admission into the Environmental Studies (BA) program at Laurier's Waterloo campus via a 2+2 agreement. The eligible diplomas include:

• Conservation Biology diploma
• Ecosystem Management diploma
• Fish and Wildlife Technician diploma
• Environmental Technician diploma
• Environmental Technology advanced diploma
• Ecosystem Management Technology advanced diploma
• Fish and Wildlife Technology advanced diploma

The admission requirements for these pathways are:

• Required final average from one of these diploma programs: 70%+
• Other admission requirements: 60%+ in a 4U English (or equivalent) and proof of graduation
• Number of transfer credits granted: 10.0
• Number of Laurier credits required to graduate: 10.0

Anticipated Transfer Credits

The transfer credits for each diploma are outlined below:

Conservation Biology Diploma

• ES110: Environment, Sustainability and Society
• GG101: Introduction to Physical Geography
• GG102: Introduction to Human Geography
• GESC251: Cartography
• GESC254: Geographic Information and Analysis
• GESC258: Geographical Research Methods
• BI226: Molecular Biology and Genetics
• BI256: Life on Earth: Animals
• 0.5 credits: Biology (200 level)
• 0.5 credits: Biology (300 level)
• 3.0 credits: Interdisciplinary (100 level)
• 2.0 credits: Interdisciplinary (200 level)

Ecosystem Management Technician Diploma

• ES110: Environment, Sustainability and Society
• GG101: Introduction to Physical Geography
• GG102: Introduction to Human Geography
• GESC251: Cartography
• GESC254: Geographic Information and Analysis
• GESC258: Geographical Research Methods
• BI111: Biological Diversity and Evolution
• BI266: Life on Earth: Plants
• BI391: Field Ecology of Southern Ontario
• BI206: Ecology
• WASC303: Field Methods in Applied Water Science
• 3.0 credits: Interdisciplinary (100 level)
• 1.5 credits: Interdisciplinary (200 level)

Ecosystem Management Technology Advanced Diploma

• ES110: Environment, Sustainability and Society
• GG101: Introduction to Physical Geography
• GG102: Introduction to Human Geography
• GESC251: Cartography
• GESC254: Geographic Information and Analysis
• GESC258: Geographical Research Methods
• BI111: Biological Diversity and Evolution
• BI266: Life on Earth: Plants
• BI391: Field Ecology of Southern Ontario
• BI206: Ecology
• WASC303: Field Methods in Applied Water Science
• 3.0 credits: Interdisciplinary (100 level)
• 1.5 credits: Interdisciplinary (200 level)

Environmental Technician

• ES110: Environment, Sustainability and Society
• GG101: Introduction to Physical Geography
• GG102: Introduction to Human Geography
• GESC251: Cartography
• GESC254: Geographic Information and Analysis
• GESC258: Geographical Research Methods
• BI111: Biological Diversity and Evolution
• BI266: Life on Earth: Plants
• BI391: Field Ecology of Southern Ontario
• 3.0 credits: Interdisciplinary (100 level)
• 2.5 credits: Interdisciplinary (200 level)

Environmental Technology Advanced Diploma

• ES110: Environment, Sustainability and Society
• GG101: Introduction to Physical Geography
• GG102: Introduction to Human Geography
• GESC251: Cartography
• GESC254: Geographic Information and Analysis
• GESC258: Geographical Research Methods
• BI111: Biological Diversity and Evolution
• BI266: Life on Earth: Plants
• BI391: Field Ecology of Southern Ontario
• 3.0 credits: Interdisciplinary (100 level)
• 2.5 credits: Interdisciplinary (200 level)

Fish and Wildlife Technician Diploma

• ES110: Environment, Sustainability and Society
• GG101: Introduction to Physical Geography
• GG102: Introduction to Human Geography
• GESC251: Cartography
• GESC254: Geographic Information and Analysis
• GESC258: Geographical Research Methods
• BI111: Biological Diversity and Evolution
• BI266: Life on Earth: Plants
• BI391: Field Ecology of Southern Ontario
• BI256: Life on Earth: Animals
• BI306: Global Biogeography and Conservation Biology
• WASC302: Limnology
• WASC303: Field Methods in Applied Water Science
• 3.0 credits: Interdisciplinary (100 level)
• 0.5 credit: Interdisciplinary (200 level)

Fish and Wildlife Technology Advanced Diploma

• ES110: Environment, Sustainability and Society
• GG101: Introduction to Physical Geography
• GG102: Introduction to Human Geography
• GESC251: Cartography
• GESC254: Geographic Information and Analysis
• GESC258: Geographical Research Methods
• BI111: Biological Diversity and Evolution
• BI266: Life on Earth: Plants
• BI391: Field Ecology of Southern Ontario
• BI256: Life on Earth: Animals
• BI306: Global Biogeography and Conservation Biology
• WASC302: Limnology
• WASC303: Field Methods in Applied Water Science
• 3.0 credits: Interdisciplinary (100 level)
• 0.5 credit: Interdisciplinary (200 level)

Enhance or Diversify Your Degree

As a transfer student, you can add an option or minor in various fields to your honours BA degree to broaden and enhance your academic studies.

Program Requirements

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all academic program and course requirements have been met. Refer to regulations in the academic calendar and connect with an academic advisor once you have accepted your offer.