College Diploma - Environmental Sciences - General

The general major is the perfect place to start for students interested in an environmental career.

There’s no pressure to pick a major. Instead, they can discover their niche. This isn’t a cookie-cutter education. Lakeland College offers flexibility and a proven record of teaching in-demand skills.

Start with hands-on experience in class and in the field. Students learn about an extensive range of environment sciences courses such as:

• ecology • GPS and GIS software • rangeland management • soil classification • environmental regulations • forestry

This strong foundation allows students to custom build their skill set in 2nd year. Choose 4 elective courses with options ranging from biology to zoology. Specific examples include:

• Fisheries Biology and Technologies • Environmental Contaminants • Reclamation Field Methods • Wetlands • Soil Conservation • Wildlife Habitat Conservation • Groundwater Monitoring

For example, if students want to work for watershed protection group, take fisheries techniques and wetlands courses. If they want minimize a pipeline’s disturbance, take reclamation field methods and wildlife habitat courses.