School of Environmental Sciences, Ontario Agricultural College

Developed from a biophysical science perspective, this Certificate is beneficial to those who want to gain knowledge of issues surrounding environmental protection, conservation and preservation, and environmental research. The Certificate consists of six degree-credit distance education courses taken online from the University of Guelph's School of Environmental Sciences. The program is designed to provide participants with the credentials they need for professional advancement in the environment industry and/or personal enrichment. The certificate requires six courses total, including at least two at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Students currently registered in a degree program or intending to transfer into a degree program should note double-counting regulations. Up to 50% of the requirements for a degree-credit certificate/diploma may be applied toward a major, minor or area of emphasis. The remaining 50% of the certificate/diploma requirements may be applied to electives, provided the specific courses in the certificate/diploma meet degree program requirements. BEng students can overlap 70% of their certificate courses with their major/minor, etc. requirements.

Certificate Requirements 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required Course
ENVS*2120	Introduction to Environmental Stewardship	0.50
Restricted Electives
A minimum of 1.00 credits of 3000 or 4000 level courses is required.
Select two or three from the following:
GEOG*1220	Explaining Environmental Change	0.50
GEOG*1300	Introduction to the Biophysical Environment	0.50
ENVS*1060	Discovering Planet Earth	0.50
ENVS*2250	Geology of Natural Disasters	0.50
ENVS*2060	Soil Science	0.50
ENVS*3080	Soil and Water Conservation	0.50
Select two or three from the following:
BIOL*2060	Ecology	0.50
BIOL*3450	Introduction to Aquatic Environments	0.50
ENVS*3000	Nature Interpretation	0.50
ENVS*3040	Natural Chemicals in the Environment	0.50
GEOG*2210	Environment and Resources	0.50
GEOG*3020	Global Environmental Change	0.50
GEOG*3210	Indigenous-Settler Relationships in Environmental Governance	0.50

If you have further questions about this Certificate, please contact the SCS advising office.