Yukon College - Northern Environmental Studies Diploma

http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/programs/info/nes

Whitehorse, YT
School of Liberal Arts
Ph: 867-668-8770
Admissions: 867-668-8710

Northern Environmental Studies provides a multidisciplinary exploration of contemporary environmental issues and human-environment relationships, with particular emphasis on northern systems. Drawing upon the natural and social sciences, humanities and the arts, a variety of environmental issues of northern concern are critically examined, including resource depletion, wilderness fragmentation, loss of biodiversity, pollution and global climate change. The complex nature of environmental subject matter is addressed through ecological, socio-cultural, political, economic and philosophical inquiry. Program content integrates experiential learning opportunities to bridge classroom, community and Yukon wilderness.

Program content integrates experiential learning opportunities, bridging classroom, community and Yukon wilderness. The program is sufficiently broad to be of interest to students seeking vocational opportunities after completing their studies at Yukon College or preparing for transfer into university degree programs. This program also presents a continuing education opportunity for individuals currently employed in fields such as education, environmental policy or management, recreation, and tourism.

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