The Lakeland College Environmental Sciences Diploma is nationally accredited. Our first-year courses develop core knowledge in a common set of competencies including soils, plant identification, ecology, aquatic systems, mapping and GPS, and chemistry to name a few. Students gain extensive hands-on experience during field labs and develop the skills industry is looking for.
Applicants may apply to change their major of choice at any time during the application process or after the first semester of studies if space permits in the other major. If space is limited, entrance will be competitive based on Grade Point Average (GPA). Exiting after year one with a certificate in Environmental Science is also an option.
Admission Requirements:
High school diploma with a minimum of 50% in:
- English 30-1* or 65% in English 30-2
- Chemistry 30* (recommended) or 65% in Chemistry 20
- Biology 30* (recommended) or 65% in Biology 20
- Math 30-1* or 60% in Math 30-2
*Transfer to universities may be affected for students entering the diploma without English 30-1, Chemistry 30, Biology 30 or Math 30-1.
Admission may be competitive.
All students are expected to demonstrate computer competency.
Out-of-province applicants or those not meeting the admission requirements should refer to the Admissions section of the website.
You can make a difference and have a rewarding career in the environmental field. The two year Environmental Sciences Diploma provides options for training in nearly all aspects of environmental sciences and natural resource management. The first year courses help develop the technical skills applied to the specialized courses in the second year of the program. The combination of second year courses related to the Major of choice will enhance the chosen skills, and lead to exciting career opportunities in environmental sciences.
Students applying to the Environmental Sciences Diploma will select one of five Majors, depending on interest and career goals:
- General Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Conservation and Reclamation
- Renewable Resources Reclamation
- Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation
- Land Stewardship and Conservation
Alberta Institute of Agrology (AIA) Certification:
Graduates of Land Stewardship and Conservation, Environmental Conservation & Reclamation, General Environmental Science and Bachelor of Applied Science: Environmental Management programs qualify for membership in the AIA and are eligible to article as a Registered Technologist in Agrology (RT(Ag)).
Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB) Certification:
Graduates of the Wildlife & Fisheries Conservation and Land Stewardship and Conservation majors qualify for membership in the ASPB and are eligible to article as a Registered Technologist in Biology (RT(Biol)).
Wildlife Technology Certification:
The Wildlife & Fisheries Conservation major is accredited by the North American Wildlife Technology Association, and graduates receive a Wildlife Technician Certificate.
Opportunities for Further Study:
Please refer to each of the majors for transfer agreement information.
