Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies [ALES]

General Information

The Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences and the Faculty of Arts have worked together to develop this degree which will educate students in the scientific, cultural, economic, moral, political and social dimensions of environmental issues. As the subject matter transcends the boundaries of any single discipline or faculty, this degree is offered through a collaborative program that draws on the Faculties of Native Studies and Science.

This degree will provide graduates with interdisciplinary expertise to identify, frame, and contribute to the solution of environmental problems. Graduates will have a broad educational foundation in environmental studies, social studies and the humanities, for careers in law, business, economics, resource management, journalism as well as graduate education in either the professions or in research.

Requirements

Residency Requirements:

In the 120 units of course weight required to complete the degree, the following must be included:

60 units must be successfully completed at the U of A
A minimum of 30 units must be taken while registered in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences.

Program Requirements (120 units)

66 units – Common Requirements

30 units – Concentration Requirements

24 units – Elective Courses

When planning elective courses students should consider what prerequisites they may require for courses in their concentrations.

BA Environmental Studies Common Requirements (66 units)

6 units from:

100-level ENGL (except ENGL 150)
100-level WRS

ALES 204 - Communication Fundamentals for Professionals

3 units from:

6 units from:

9 units from:

Capstone Requirement (3 units)

R SOC 410 - Research Methods and Policy Applications in Applied Environmental Sociology

Note: Alternative courses may be used with permission of department.

Concentration Requirements (30 units)

Students must select one of the following concentrations. Substitutions including but not limited to relevant variable topics courses and directed study courses may be approved with permission from the BA Environmental Studies advisors for the Faculty of Arts.