Overview
The Bachelor of Environment and Society (Environmental Studies) degree program at CapU will help you develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to work in environmental advocacy across multiple public and non-profit sectors and industries. In the first two years of your degree, you'll take environment-focused courses in various subjects, including anthropology, biology, ecology, economics, First Nations and Indigenous Peoples, geography, history, ethics, political science and statistics. In the upper levels of the program, you'll choose from a variety of modules such as biodiversity and conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and urban sustainability. You will work with community partners such as the Átl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere region combining concepts of innovation, experiential learning, teamwork and leadership as you gain the knowledge and skills required to address complex environmental projects.