How long is the Bachelor of Applied Conservation Enforcement at Lethbridge Community College?
4 Year Bachelor of Applied Science in Conservation Enforcement degree

What you need to get in to the Bachelor of Applied Conservation Enforcement at Lethbridge Community College?
Applicants may be accepted into the Bachelor of Applied Science in Conservation Enforcement program for the Fall (September) term only. Transfer students with advanced standing may be accepted into the third year of the degree program for the Fall (September) term. Academic Requirements: Applicants are required to have an Alberta High School Diploma, including a minimum of 60 per cent in English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1, Chemistry 20, Biology 30 and Math 30P or Math 30A and Social 30. Applicants may be required to achieve a minimum 65th percentile in Reading, Sentence Skills, Arithmetic and Elementary Algebra sections of the placement test or equivalent. Alternate Admission applicants lacking the academic admission requirements will be considered on an individual basis dependent upon obtained skills and experience. They must, however, achieve a minimum 65th percentile in Reading, Sentence Skills, Arithmetic and Elementary Algebra sections of the placement test or equivalent. Transfer students are required to have a diploma in Renewable 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. 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 all necessary documentation (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 Bachelor of Applied Science in Conservation Enforcement who have received advance credit must complete LC'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. Non-Academic Requirements: Applicants may be required to submit additional background information including a resume stating their work experience, additional education and/or training plus certification/qualifications in special fields. Employability: Conservation Enforcement Officer positions have very specific physical requirements such as vision, hearing and weight. The specific requirements differ with each agency. It is the applicant's responsibility to confirm that they meet the physical requirements of the agencies with which they hope to work. Persons with a criminal record may have difficulty competing for jobs as Conservation Enforcement Officers in Canada. Employers often require that students hold a valid Standard First Aid or Wilderness First Aid Certificate and/or a CPR Certificate to be eligible for seasonal 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 credentials for employment.

For more information on the Bachelor of Applied Conservation Enforcement at Lethbridge Community College
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Does the :program offer a Coop?
No

Distance Education Available:
No

What type of learning environment should I expect in the Bachelor of Applied Conservation Enforcement?
A portion of this program's courses are available through Distributed Learning format.