Bachelor in Geography and the Environment (Associate Degree)

Immerse yourself in a program that bridges the divide between natural and social sciences, providing a foundational pathway to careers in urban planning, climatology, environmental consulting, and geomatics. This Associate Degree is built for students who want to tackle pressing global challenges—from climate change and rapid urbanization to resource management and habitat restoration—through a curriculum that prizes practical application alongside theoretical mastery.

Hands-on Fieldwork and Research

Distinctive to this geography program is a heavy emphasis on experiential learning. You will move beyond the lecture hall through:

• Open Labs: Access to specialized facilities where you can work alongside peers and lab technicians to master technical tools.
• Field Trips: Extensive opportunities to conduct research, collect real-world data, and observe geographical phenomena in diverse natural and human-built environments.
• Co-operative Education: An optional pathway that allows you to integrate paid professional work experience directly into your academic journey.

Designed as a two-year bridge, the program ensures your 60 credits are fully transferable to major British Columbia research universities, allowing you to seamlessly transition into the third year of a Bachelor’s degree in fields like Sustainability Planning, GIS, or Earth Sciences.