Admission Requirements
ADMISSIONS
New third-year students, or transfer students with advance standing through completion of a related diploma, are accepted into the program in September of each year for on-campus study. Qualified applicants may be admitted into programs outside of normal intakes. Interested applicants are considered on an individual basis by the Chair for acceptance into the program in an alternative or modified format.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Students who have completed a Natural Resource Compliance Diploma from Lethbridge College will be accepted directly into the Conservation Enforcement - Bachelor of Applied Science. A minimum GPA of 2.50 or equivalent or permission of the Chair is required for admission.
Transfer students are required to have a diploma in natural resource management or equivalent, or a related bachelor’s degree in an area such as resource management, biology, environmental studies or a similar area of study. Transfer students with related credentials will be accepted into the program after being assessed on an individual basis to determine whether they are required to take bridging courses to meet degree outcomes. A minimum GPA of 2.50 or equivalent or permission of the Chair is required for admission. Applicants with post-secondary credentials and significant work experience may apply to have their skills assessed for transfer credit or prior learning credit. It is the student’s responsibility to provide faculty with all necessary documentation (course outlines, certificates, transcripts, etc.) for evaluation. Students are strongly encouraged to do this at the time of application or during their first term on campus.
Transfer students entering the Conservation Enforcement - Bachelor of Applied Science who have received advance credit must complete Lethbridge College’s minimum residency requirements.
Students may not receive advance credit for work completed at another institution(s) in excess of 75% of the total credits required for graduation from Lethbridge College.
EMPLOYABILITY
Natural Resource Law Enforcement Officer positions have very specific physical requirements such as vision, and weight. The specific requirements differ with each agency. It is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm they meet the physical requirements the agencies with which they hope to work.
Persons with a criminal record may have competing for jobs as Conservation Enforcement Officers in Canada.
Employers often require that students hold a valid Standard First Aid or First Aid Certificate and/or a CPR Certificate to be eligible for and/or permanent employment. Students are encouraged to obtain these certificates either prior to entering the program or during the first term.
A number of workshops and short courses sponsored by various agencies are available on evenings and weekends. Students are encouraged to attend these sessions to enhance their for employment.
YOUR INVESTMENT
Students are responsible for the cost of the field trips relating to this program.
SUPPLIES FOR FIELD STUDIES
Students on field studies are expected to provide their own equipment and supplies. This includes: warm sleeping bag, ground sheet and pad, tent may be required (notification will be given at orientation), back pack for gear, adequate clothing for cold/wet weather, hiking boots, work gloves, cooking and eating gear (may be shared), food, binoculars, digital camera (standard feature), orienteering compass, field equipment vest (recommended), “write-in-the-rain” treated field notebook/surveyors book, water bottle, sunscreen, safety glasses (3rd year), 30 cm metric steel ruler.
Field studies schedules are dependent on many variables and may require students to participate on weekends. All program field studies require mandatory attendance.
Other Required Supplies
Available from Lethbridge College Bookstore: Lab coat, safety glasses, Douglas protractor, “write-in-the-rain” treated field notebook/surveyors book, 16X hand lens, dissection kit, metric triangular scale with 1:20, 1:25, 1:50, 1:75, 1:100 and 1:125 graduations.
Available From Sporting, Hardware, and Office Supply Stores: Nexus Type 115 or Silva Ranger compass (with declination adjustment screw), clipboard, 4 GB or higher USB memory stick, chest waders, scientific calculator ($15 - $30 range), 12 or more coloured pencils (pencil crayons), binoculars (8 X 40 or 10 X 50 magnification), 30 cm metric steel ruler.
For additional information concerning supplies, contact the lab coordinator at 403.320.3202, Extension 5594.
