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Program Overview
A major in Environmental Studies focuses on the social context of and potential solutions to problems in the environment. Students will address different topics related to socioeconomics and environmental science while integrating insights from different disciplines and nurturing an interdisciplinary way of thinking. The program also includes many opportunities for experiential learning through problem-solving, case studies, team-based projects and individual research.
Complementary Programs: Major in Environmental Science
Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:
1. Competencies & Skills
- Critically assess, integrate and mobilize information from an interdisciplinary perspective
- Utilize relevant project management, monitoring and evaluation techniques
- Consider environmental policies and principles when engaging in environmental decision making
2. Careers for Graduates
- Environmental Consulting
- Private/Public Research and Development
- Government (Municipal, Regional, Provincial, Federal)
- Sustainability Management (e.g. Recycling)
- Transportation Infrastructure and Planning
- Food and Agriculture
3. Further Education
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental Science
- Sustainability Management
- Environmental Management
- Geography and Planning
- Forestry
Program Pathway
Year 1 | |
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2.5 credits of Core Courses as follows: |
DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 2 | |
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4.0 credits in Foundations and Skills (completed in year 2 to 3) as follows:
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 3 | |
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2.0 credits in Capstone and Applications (completed in year 3 to 4) as follows:
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 4 or Final Year | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Contacts
- Departmental Contact: Dr. James MacLellan, jim.maclellan@utoronto.ca
- Environmental Studies (Arts) Librarian: Sarah Forbes, s.forbes@utoronto.ca, 416-287-5616
- Academic Advising & Career Centre: Room AC213, 416-287-7561
- Department of Student Life: Room SL157, 416-208-4760
- Environmental & Physical Sciences Students’ Association (EPSA)
Did You Know
Environmental studies aims to create sustainable and just outcomes, not just reductions in damage or harm to nature.