Integral to the program are field trips and research projects in the field, seminars by working professionals, teamwork situations, and a capstone group project in which you will prepare a report for an external client. All these components are designed to help you hone the skills required in the workplace and to familiarize you with experiences you will face after graduation. The opportunity to enrol in an Internship work term is available for the summer after your second and third year of studies.
An Advisory Council of professionals advises the program to assure the relevance and currency of the curriculum.
From your first year you will join a community of students and will be challenged with new ideas and theories as you develop the capacity to deal with a wide range of issues. Polls have shown that the key skills being sought by employers in the environmental industry are communication, project management, critical thinking/ judgment, and knowledge of policy, legislation and current issues. Developing and mastering these skills are at the core of the program. Throughout the program you will be challenged to think critically, research effectively, work collaboratively, communicate successfully, and emphasize on practical applications.
The EUS program is a innovative four-year program of 40 courses. The curriculum, builds on a strong foundational year of interdisciplinary studies. Through a unique balance of required and optional courses, you will gain skills in creative thinking, research and analytical methods, and theoretical approaches, while choosing to pursue your individual interests.
