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Integrated Environmental Planning
Students interested in dual diplomas can complete
any second or third diploma with one additional
year of study.
Co-op Education
Environment and Geomatics students have the
opportunity to enrol in Co-op Education. This
program consists of four month work terms
that allow students to access unique experiential
learning. Co-op work terms are administrated as
regular course work with both cost and reporting
requirments. Benefits include maintenance
of full time student status as well as access to
employment and experience unavailable outside
of the Co-op program. For more information
contact the Co-op Education Office at (250)
365-1280.
CO-OP 170 / 270 / 370 Work Terms
These courses provide the practical application
of academic studies. Students spend work terms
at an employer site. A report covering each work
Semester is required 15 Credit-hours / work term.
Career Potential
Graduates of the Integrated Environmental
Planning Technology program will be immediately
employable by government, industry, and
environmental consulting.
Many program graduates go directly from Selkirk
to employment in the environmental field. There
are IEPT graduates working as Environmental
Planning technologists, GIS technologists, GIS
analysts, wildlife technologists, environmental
coordinators, environmental compliance technologists,
etc. Below is a partial list of employers where
IEP graduates have found employment:
• BC Government
• Golder & Associates
• Morrow Environmental Consultants
• Environment Canada
• Department of Fisheries and Oceans
• BC Hydro
• Regional District Planning Offices
• Teck Cominco
• Oil and gas exploration firms, Northern BC
Regarding job prospects, sources like Land
Conservency organizations, Environmental
Science & Engineering and the Environmental
Careers Organization (eco.ca) have excellent,
current analyses on the status and growth of
the Canadian and international environmental
sectors and related career opportunities. Canada’s
environmental sector is growing faster than the
Canadian economy as a whole, and different
studies have identified thousands of job openings
in the Canadian environmental sector.
If you wish to visit the campus and tour the
facilities or if you have any other questions, please
do not hesitate to contact the Chair of the School
of Environment and Geomatics.
Degree Completion
The Integrated Environmental Planning program
now ladders into the Selkirk College Bachelor In
Geographic Information Systems and counts as
the first two years of this program.
There is a long-standing tradition of our graduates
transfering and successfully completing university
degrees. Selkirk’s Integrated Environmental
Planning graduates have successfully transfered
credit towards degrees in Universities throughout
Canada and the United States. Selkirk College
also has formal transfer arrangements with the
following institutions: Royal Roads University,
University of Lethbridge, Thompson Rivers University,
Seneca College, Cape Breton University,
University of Alberta, University of Northern BC,
and Griffiths University (Australia). These universities
and others, recognize the IEP Diploma and
transfer credits earned toward degree programs in
Environmental Science or Management. Royal
Roads and Thompson Rivers University offer a
full two years of credit for an IEP diploma.
Admission Requirements
Program staff are committed to help students
preparing for admission into the program.
In addition to meeting the general entrance
requirements for admission to Selkirk College,
an applicant must meet the following School of
Environment and Geomatics program requirements:
Please note in the chart below, the new
math requirements for students entering Grade 10
in the 2010/11 school year.
SECONDARY SCHOOL MATH
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Selkirk College Minimum Requirements
Principles of Math 11 with a grade of “C+” or
better, or Applications of Math 11 with a grade of
“B” or better.
Selkirk College
Recommended Requirements
Principles of Math 11 with a grade of “C+” or
better.
Selkirk College Math Requirement (as of
September 2013)
Foundations 11 with a grade of “C+” or better.
Principles of Math 11 with a grade of ‘C+’ or
better, or Applications of Math 11 with a grade of
‘B’ or better.
It is also recommended that applicants have
a course background in chemistry.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADuates
• Completion of senior secondary school
graduation (or equivalent) with the following
courses or their equivalents: BIOL 11, ENGL
12, and Principles of MATH 11 with a “C+”.
MATURE STUDENT
• Mature student entry is possible without
secondary school completion but mature
applicants must have BIOL 11 or 12 and
ENGL 12, or equivalent courses with a “C+”,
and Principles of MATH 11 with a “C+”.
• Applicants may be required to complete
preparatory modules in mathematics, writing
and computers, where identified by the school.
In individual cases, related work experience can be
considered in the application process at discretion
of the School Chair
All applicants must be in good health and reasonably
good physical condition. A demonstrated
interest in, and aptitude for, outdoor work is
essential as much of the work is done in the field,
often under adverse and arduous weather and
topographic conditions.
For any questions related to prerequisites and
support, please contact School Chair.
In individual cases, related work experience can be
considered in the application process at discretion
of the School Chair.
All applicants must be in good health and reasonably
good physical condition. A demonstrated
interest in, and aptitude for, outdoor work is
essential as much of the work is done in the field,
often under adverse and arduous weather and
topographic conditions.
For any questions related to prerequisites and
support, please contact School Chair.
Computer Competency
Computer competency is an important element of
success in the program. It is strongly recommended
that students have entry level experience
with MS Word / MS Excel / and the internet
prior to starting the program.
Required Certificates
Forest technology students are required to obtain
first-aid certification during the fall term if they
do not possess a valid certificate prior to registration.
The minimum cost for such certification is
approximately $95 and may be higher depending
on level of certification desired by the student.
Additionally, S-100 firefighting certification is
required and is offered through the continuing education
department at a nominal cost to students.
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