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Environmental Studies – BES dual credential Programs

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Dual credential programs offer students the opportunity to receive a combined university degree and a college diploma from either Seneca College or Sandford Fleming College in five years and a certificate from Humber College in four years in what would otherwise take seven years. These accelerated programs can begin either at the respective college or at York University (with the exception of the York/Humber program) and are then completed at the partner institution. Students enrolled in dual credential programs must fulfill the dual credential 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 dual credentials 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 dual credential program at the respective college in October of their third year of study.

With the exception of the York/Humber dual credentials, students who begin their diploma at the college should apply to the dual credentials 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 dual credential program option at York and attend another program will have their advanced standing re-evaluated.

Students admitted to the dual credential program option directly from Seneca College or Fleming College must maintain Honours standing over the course of their studies in environmental studies; a cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+) over all courses taken at York.

Students whose cumulative grade point average is below 5.00 (C+) during their studies may proceed in an Honours program, on warning, provided they meet the specific year level progression requirements.

Failure to maintain this standing will result in the following:

  • removal from the dual credential program;
  • re-evaluation of advanced standing (transfer credits), and;
  • transfer into the 90 credit BES degree program.

Note: students enrolled in the 90-credit BES degree program are not eligible to apply to any dual credential program directly.

York/Humber College Dual Credential Program in International Development Management Studies

York University students in the BES program may apply to the Dual Credential Program in International Development Management Studies at Humber at the beginning of their third year of studies, must be in the Honours program and must maintain a minimum grade point average of 5.00 (C+). Upon successful completion of the dual credential program, students receive an Honours BES degree and a post-diploma Certificate in International Development Management Studies. 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 dual credential program is contingent upon Humber's own admissions criteria and is, therefore, not automatic or guaranteed. To be considered for admission, applications to Humber College must be submitted by February 1 through the Ontario College Application Centre.

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://www.humber.ca/program/international-development.

York-Seneca Dual Credential Program in Urban Sustainability

York University students in the Honours BES program may apply to the Dual Credential Program in Urban Sustainability (DCUS) 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 DCUS, 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 dual credential 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):

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 Civil Engineering Technology Program at Seneca College

Year 1 - (30 credits):

plus one of the following courses:

Year 2 - (30 credits):

Course Credit Exclusions for Seneca Civil Engineering Technology Students at York

Students entering the Dual Credential 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 2410 3.00, ES/ENVS 2420 3.00.

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

York-Fleming College Dual Credential Program in Ecosystem Management Technology

York University students in the Honours BES program may apply to the Dual Credential Program in Ecosystem Management (DCEM) at Fleming College (FC) during their third year of studies, and must maintain a minimum grade point average of 5.00 (C+). After successfully completing the DCEM, students will receive their Honours BES degree and their Advanced Diploma in ecosystem management technology. Students interested in the dual credential program must declare their intention after first year and declare environmental management as their area of concentration and must fulfill those requirements.

Note: admission to this dual credential program is contingent upon 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):

Years 4 and 5 - (at FC):

Course selections is determined by Fleming College.

York Course Credit Exclusions for FC

Successful completion of the above courses will grant exemptions from GEOM34, ECOS8, ECOS12, ECOS5 and LAWS56 at Fleming College. Students may seek advising from the program coordinator at Fleming College after being admitted to the program.

Degree Requirements for Students Enrolling at York after Completing their Advanced Diploma in Ecosystem Management Technology Program

Year 1:

plus one of the following courses:

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 FC Ecosystem Management Technology Students

Students entering the Dual Credential in Environmental Studies from FC will be exempted from the following courses: ES/ENVS 1200 6.00, ES/ENVS 1500 6.00, ES/ENVS 2009 3.00, ES/ENVS 3010 3.00, ES/ENVS 2410 3.00, ES/ENVS 2420 3.00, ES/ENVS 3520 3.00, ES/ENVS 3521 3.00, ES/ENVS 4442 3.00, ES/ENVS 4520 3.00.

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