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BES Joint Programs


Joint programs offer students the opportunity to receive a combined university degree and a college diploma from either Seneca College or Sir Sandford Fleming College, and a certificate from Humber College in what would otherwise take seven years. The York-Humber program may be completed in four years, while the York-Seneca and York-Sir Sandford Fleming programs are five years in duration. These accelerated programs can begin either at the respective college or at York University (with the exception of the York-Humber joint program), and are then completed at the partner institution. Students enrolled in joint programs must fulfill the joint program requirements of both institutions.

Students who are enrolled in FES are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits within the first three years of the joint program with a minimum 5.00 (C+) grade point average, including core, Faculty, area of concentration and general education requirements. They are also required to submit an application to the joint program at the respective college in October of their third year of study.

With the exception of the York-Humber joint program, students who begin their diploma at the college should apply to the joint program in Faculty of Environmental Studies through the normal York admission process in the final year of their diploma. Acceptance is contingent upon students successfully completing the diploma with a minimum 3.00 grade point average at the college. Successful applicants will be awarded 60 block credits toward their BES program. Students who choose to opt out of the joint program at York and attend another program, or do not meet the cumulative grade point average required for Honours standing, will have their advanced standing re-evaluated.

Note: Students enrolled in the 90-credit BES degree program are not eligible to apply to any joint program directly, although they may apply to the respective colleges separately after having completed the 90-credit BES program.

York-Humber College Joint Program in International Project Management

York University students in the BES program may apply to the joint program in International Project Management at Humber College at the beginning of their third year of studies and must maintain a minimum grade point average of 5.00 (C+). Upon successful completion of the joint program, students receive an Honours BES degree and a post-diploma Certificate in International Project Management. Students who intend to pursue this option must declare environmental politics as their area of concentration and must fulfill those requirements.

Note: Admission to this joint program is contingent upon Humber College's own admissions criteria and is, therefore, not automatic or guaranteed.

BES Degree Requirements

Year 1- (30 credits):

Year 2 - (30 credits):

or

Year 3 - (30 credits):

or

Year 4 - At Humber College:

Course selections will be determined by the Humber College program coordinator during an individual advising appointment.

For more information on the Humber College program, visit http://postgraduate.humberc.c/20501.htm.

York-Seneca Joint Program in Urban Sustainability

York University students in the Honours BES program may apply to the Joint Program in Urban Sustainability (JPUS) at Seneca College during their third year of studies, and must maintain a minimum grade point average of 5.00 (C+). After successfully completing the JPUS, students will receive their Honours bachelor in environmental studies degree and their civil engineering technology diploma. Students who intend to pursue this option must declare Urban and Regional Environments as their area of concentration and must fulfill those requirements.

Note: Admission to this joint program is contingent upon Seneca College's own admissions criteria and is, therefore, not automatic or guaranteed.

BES Degree Requirements

Year 1 - Five full courses (30 credits):

Year 2 - Five full courses (30 credits):

or

Year 3 - Five full courses (30 credits):

Years 4 and 5 - at Seneca College:

Course selections will be determined with the Seneca program coordinator during an individual advising appointment.

Degree Requirements for Students Enrolling at York After Completing their Technologist Program at Seneca College

Year 1 - (30 credits):

Year 2 - (30 Credits):

Course Credit Exclusions for Seneca Technologist Students at York

Students entering the Joint Program in Environmental Studies from Seneca College will be exempted from the following courses: ES/ENVS 1200 6.00, ES/ENVS 1500 6.00, ES/ENVS 2500 6.00, ES/ENVS 2410 3.00, ES/ENVS 2420 3.00.

For more information on the Seneca College program, visit: http://www.senecac.on.ca/civil/.

York-Sir Sandford Fleming Joint Program in Ecosystem Management

York University students in the Honours BES program may apply to the Joint Program in Ecosystem Management (JPEM) at Sir Sandford Fleming (SSFC) during their third year of studies, and must maintain a minimum grade point average of 5.00 (C+). After successfully completing the JPEM, students will receive their Honours BES degree and their ecosystem management technologist diploma.

Note: Admission to this joint program is contingent upon Sir Sandford Fleming College's own admissions criteria and is, therefore, not automatic or guaranteed.

Degree Requirements for Students First Enrolling in the BES Program at York

Year 1 - (30 credits):

Year 2 - (30 credits):

Year 3 - (30 credits):

  • ES/ENVS 2009 3.00
  • ES/ENVS 3010 3.00
  • six credits at the 3000 level (chosen from area of concentration in environmental management)
  • 18 credits at the 4000 level (chosen from the area of concentration in environment management)

Years 4 and 5 - (at SSFC):

Course selections will be determined by the Sir Sandford Fleming program coordinator during an individual advising appointment.

York Course Credit Exclusions for SSFC

York students who have taken ES/ENVS 3520 3.00 and ES/ENVS 3521 3.00 while in the BES program will be exempted from the introductory course in GIS at SSFC, and will take an elective course instead.

Degree Requirements for Students Enrolling at York After Completing their SSFC Technologist Program

Year 1:

Year 2:

  • 12 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level (from the area of concentration in environmental management)
  • 18 credits in FES at the 4000 level from the area of concentration in environmental management)

Course Credit Exclusions for SSFC Technologist Students

Students entering the Joint Program in Environmental Studies from SSFC will be exempted from the following courses: ES/ENVS 1200 6.00, ES/ENVS 1500 6.00, ES/ENVS 2009 3.00, ES/ENVS 3009 3.00, ES/ENVS 3010 3.00, ES/ENVS 2410 3.00, ES/ENVS 2420 3.00. Course credit exclusions may apply to ES/ENVS 3520 3.00 (GIS), ES/ENVS 3521 3.00 (Remote Sensing), ES/ENVS 4442 3.00 (Environmental Monitoring), ES/ENVS 4520 3.00 (GIS Applications), depending on the courses students have taken at SSFC.

For more information on the SSFC program, visit: http://www.flemingc.on.ca.