Wildland Conservation and Recreation
Conserving healthy environments while developing and managing sustainable uses of them is crucially important now and for future generations. This program teaches you about the challenges and approaches used to identify, advocate, and manage for healthy ecosystems.
Our Wildland Conservation and Recreation degree focuses on portions of the landscape where conservation values along with recreation and aesthetics are priority land uses and activities, and where these intersect with other values, priorities, and uses.
120 credits, 4 Years,
Part-time available
Program Details
Topics you will study in Wildland Conservation and Recreation include:
- the promotion of and advocacy for conservation
- integrated management of legally designated parks and protected areas
- conservation area design
-
human activities across these areas
Our degree provides students with the philosophical foundation, scientific theory, and technical skills to address the challenge of maintaining functioning ecosystems across developed, developing and still wild landscapes.
Experiential learning is integrated into class work, uses case studies, practical projects, applied field techniques and includes field schools, faculty-supervised research, and undergraduate research.
Career Paths
- Park warden and park planning
- Conservation area design
- Wildlife conservationist
- Sustainability director
- Work with ENGOs
- Land use manager
- Environmental educator
- Natural history and heritage interpreter
Why at UNBC
- Develop the necessary skills to identify, plan, monitor, and manage conservation values within the parks, recreation and tourism sectors
- Gain a deeper knowledge in informing policy, conducting citizen science, restoration, systematic conservation planning, multi-criteria decision analysis and risk assessment
- Integrate economic and social benefits through the goal of sustainable development of resources
'En Cha Huná
UNBC’s motto, from the Dakelh (Carrier) Elders, reminds us that all people have a voice and a viewpoint. Interpreted as “respecting all forms of life,” 'En Cha Huná encapsulates the spirit of academic freedom, respect for others, and willingness to recognize different perspectives.
Admission Requirements
High School Admission Requirements (Applicable for B.C. and Yukon)
- average of 65% minimum in the following:
- English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- Academic Course #2
- Academic Course #3
- Additional Grade 12 Course (Elective or Academic)
- *Other requirements: Life Sciences 11 or Anatomy & Physiology 12
Domestic Admission Requirements
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More high school admission requirements (including out-of-province, International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement)
Transfer Requirements
- Have attempted at least 15 credit hours of post-secondary transferrable coursework from a recognized institution
- Be in good academic standing at the transfer institution
- Have a 2.0 GPA from the most recent 30 credits prior to transfer
- For the purposes of verifying any outstanding first-year prerequisites, high school transcripts may be requested
International Admission Requirements
International Student Requirements
- Meet UNBC's English language requirements
- Meet the international admission requirements by country or meet the admission with a General Certificate of Education (or equivalent)
- Complete the required high school course equivalencies outlined in the Domestic tab prior.
Transfer Requirements
- Have attempted at least 15 credit hours of post-secondary transferrable coursework from a recognized institution
- Be in good academic standing at the transfer institution
- Have a 2.0 GPA from the most recent 30 credits prior to transfer
- For the purposes of verifying any outstanding first-year prerequisites, high school transcripts may be requested
Tuition and Fees
Approximate Costs per Academic Year
(30 credit hours, 10 courses)
| Domestic | International | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $5,645 | $22,460 |
| Student Fees* | $1,000 | $1,690 |
| Books* | $1,600 | $1,600 |
* Tuition, fees and books are subject to change and vary among programs.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
View the hundreds of available scholarships, bursaries, and awards.
- 1 in 4 students receive a UNBC financial award.
- $3,500,000 in financial awards given each year.