Bachelor of Applied Science in Conservation Enforcement (BAScCEnf)

Tuition is CAD 20,077 per year (international).

This programme is designed for students who have completed a diploma in natural resource management or a related field. It is a two-year post-diploma degree that builds on prior knowledge with advanced training in conservation law enforcement. The first two years include classroom learning and lab work. The final year is spent entirely in the field, completing directed studies in lakes, rivers, fields, and mountains.

Students take courses in environmental law, case management, crisis strategies, and resource enforcement. They also choose a specialty track in either environmental monitoring and compliance or fish, wildlife, and parks. The programme includes hands-on work such as habitat protection, problem wildlife management, and community involvement. Field studies require weekend participation and mandatory attendance.

Graduates are prepared for careers as conservation officers, environmental investigators, fish and wildlife officers, and park rangers. The average annual salary for a conservation officer in Alberta is $75,006. About 50% of graduates secure related jobs before completing the programme. Students must meet physical and medical standards required by employers.