Year One Foundation Program in ALES - Transfer to Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies - Food and Society

When students join the University of Alberta’s Year One Foundation Program, they become U of A students from day one. They receive academic support that prepares them to enter a bachelor’s degree program in their second year, along with a “soft landing” to studying in Canada.

The University of Alberta’s Year One Foundation Program represents the first year of a four-year bachelor’s degree. It is designed for students who have course deficiencies and do not yet meet the academic entry requirements for their chosen degree program. Upon successful completion of the program, students progress directly into the second year without losing time on their path to graduation.

Why study this program? Environmental Studies examines the scientific, cultural, economic, moral, political and social dimensions of environmental issues and allows students to develop the expertise to identify, frame and develop solutions to some of today's most important environmental issues.

The Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences have worked together to develop this combined degree that focuses on the scientific, cultural, economic, moral, political, and social dimensions of environmental issues. This degree will provide students with interdisciplinary expertise to identify, frame, and contribute to the solution of environmental problems. Students will graduate with a broad educational foundation in environmental studies, social studies, and the humanities, for careers in law, business, economics, resource management, and journalism, as well as graduate education in either the professions or in research.

Why study at the University of Alberta? The Faculty of Arts boasts one of the most diverse Arts programs in Canada, offering top quality educational opportunities that prepare students for successful careers in every sector of society. With over 900 distinct courses in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts, students will find an academic pathway for them. Nationally and internationally recognized faculty members bring rich insights to the classroom through unique perspectives drawn from their research and advancement of human knowledge. Academic excellence, innovative problem-solving, and experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom, such as Community Service-Learning and Arts Work Experience programs, will give students the tools to thrive in a diverse and increasingly complex workplace.