University of Saskatchewan – Land Use & Environmental Studies BA / BSc

http://www.arts.usask.ca/students/academics/programs/landuse

Saskatoon, SK
College of Arts and Science
306.966.4232
officeofthedean@artsandscience.usask.ca

Land Use & Environmental Studies combines courses in biology, geography and economics. It focuses on the use of the Earth's natural resources and consequent, ongoing and emerging environmental issues. Students learn to think critically about issues such as the disposal of toxic chemicals, ground water contamination, ozone depletion, production of greenhouse gases, production of genetically-engineered organisms, and the preservation of wetlands and other natural habitats. Land Use & Environmental Studies gives students a solid academic background in environmental management combined with field research skills.

A degree in Land Use & Environmental Studies (LUEST) provides graduates with the academic background for employment in various areas of environmental management. It also prepares students for graduate work in environmental studies and for further study in other areas such as agriculture, biology, chemistry, economics, geography, law and sociology.

The growing, worldwide demand for scientists and professionals equipped to deal with environmental issues means a wide variety of career choices for LUEST graduates.

The Land Use & Environmental Studies program offers a multidisciplinary approach unique to the University of Saskatchewan. Students are given the freedom to customize their degree by choosing courses from biology, geography, economics, sociology or agriculture. There is plenty of opportunity to share and benefit from the points of view of other students and professors in various disciplines.

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