Bachelor of Science, Concentration in Environmental Science

at Concordia University of Edmonton Canada

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes. As a student of psychology, you will gain invaluable insights into the human condition and explore the phenomena of language, learning, development, personality, and memory. Psychology provides you with not only a wide breadth of knowledge, but also depth, developing and refining skills such as research and analytical assessments, how to communicate with all types of individuals, and how to create practical applications that can enhance the overall human experience.

Environmental Science is the study of interactions within ecosystems, both terrestrial and aquatic. As the world changes, scientists in this field are paramount to proactively assessing the implications and mitigating risks to the fauna and flora inhabiting those environments.
In studying Environmental Science, you will partake in discourse around the nature and characteristics of the major environmental issues prevalent in such environments. The focus of learning in this topic is to concentrate on what causes these problems, and develop the resourcefulness to propose solutions.

Several of Environmental Science courses are offered in alternating years. The Environmental Science Course Rotation shows which courses are offered each year and which are offered every other year.

Chemistry is a broad discipline has many parallels with other science subjects such as physics, mathematics, astronomy and biology. Advancements in the field of chemistry positively impact the environment and have many positive outcomes such as such as efficient fuels, dyes that do not fade advancements, stainless steel and non-rusting metals. Concordia University offers a three year undergraduate degree in the field of chemistry which gives the students plenty of chances to gain a great career. 

Accredited by the Canadian Society of Chemistry, the BSc Chemistry program is a one of kind program that explores the different realms of the subject and also helps the students study chemistry with respect to other subjects such as engineering and nanotechnology, medicine and dentistry, food sciences and environmental sciences. The program has amazing work opportunities owing to the Certificate in Industrial Chemistry gained within the four years of the degree. Concordia University has amazing research opportunities, well equipped laboratories, top notch facilities and a great faculty of highly trained professionals. 

Concordia University offers an undergraduate degree program in philosophy that spans for a total of four years. Philosophy deals with the study and analysis of multiple aspects and problems about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind and language. This course centres on developing the linguistic skills, critical thinking ability, a better understanding of the subject and a solid point of view.

This program helps students understand about meaningful human interactions and relationships, the functioning of the society and the cultural crossroads of the society. This program raises questions about concepts such as happiness, love, family, work, justice, truth, beauty, and progress. Ethics is also an important aspect of philosophy and students are educated about it as well. CBU’s Philosophy program develops meaningful skills in researching, observation, interviewing, critical thinking, and cross-cultural understanding. This program helps students to seek employment in multiple fields such as academics, property development, social work, advertising, marketing and so on. 

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSc IT) program is designed to prepare graduates who possess the right combination of knowledge and practical expertise to solve computing technology problems in any organization.

The program provides students with theoretical knowledge and technical skills as well as professional preparedness for IT careers and/or further study (e.g., Masters). The curriculum covers core IT concepts (e.g., computing and emerging technologies, software development and cyber-security) and ethical, legal, and social issues related to IT.

Sociology is a subject that studies intricate details about the fabric of the society and human role in the society. Concordia University offers its students a 3 year Bachelor’s Degree program in sociology covering a wide multitude of topics such as family, religion, deviance, gender, education, identity, environment, different types of methodologies, relationships between human beings and animals.

For someone who wishes to build a career in social services and social work, this program is ideal. Sociology can be referred to as the science of the society and thus helps an individual gain an insight into the multicultural world. This course deals with multiple aspects of society and research about various social institutions such as religion, education, governance, health-care, family, and law. This course also prepares students to further delve into academics or work as a teacher. Students can enroll themselves in B.Ed. program after the degree finishes if they wish to get into teaching. 

If you’re curious about numbers and how they’re used practically in the ‘real world’, a Mathematics BSc can lead you down many career paths.

Mathematics is an ancient subject which, from its earliest days, has underpinned much of daily life, in finance, commerce, science, technology, engineering and even philosophy – from understanding the structure of the universe and predicting earthquakes to interpreting error-correcting codes on digital devices and enabling us to stream music and video.

Mathematics has shaped our view of the world, used by physicists, engineers, statisticians, analysts and economists as a tool to model real world situations to find new and novel solutions to problems. One of the top 15 universities in the country in Guardian University Guide 2020, Coventry University has a long tradition of teaching mathematics with a strong emphasis on its applications in practical situations. Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), this course meets the educational requirements towards gaining Chartered Mathematician status, the first of two stages to do so.

This post-BA program has been designed to meet the needs of students and practicing psychologists to enhance their knowledge and skills in assessment.For post-BA students, the program is intended to offer professional preparation to provide skilled assessment services under the supervision of a registered psychologist (e.g., as a psychological assistant). For registered psychologists, the courses are intended to allow students to incorporate specific domains of psychological knowledge and assessment skills into their professional practice.

Key areas of emphasis include intellectual, personality, forensic, and neuropsychological assessment, in addition to the diagnosis of child, adolescent, and adult psychopathology. Our graduate diploma requires 18 credits or 6 courses worth 3 credits each. Courses are focused on developing students’ theory and knowledge integrated with hands-on practical skills. Our diploma program is set up to provide students with the instruction and practical opportunities to acquire the abilities needed to complete psychological assessments, write reports, and make helpful, reliable, and valid suggestions for the individuals or third parties seeking the assessments.

Human Resource (HR) professionals provide advice to all levels of an organization in areas such as:

• Personnel management
• Employee recruitment and retention programming
• Suitable candidate selection
• Employee professional development
• Negotiations
• Conflict management

Through face-to-face instruction and interaction, the Human Resources Management Emphasis in the Bachelor of Management program at Concordia University of Edmonton informs your skills for developing and managing organizational talent.

Human resource professionals and managers work in support of line managers and executives to find and develop staff through recruitment, training, and development strategies. Many areas of management are in demand.

Be the HR professional that organizations seek. With a Bachelor of Management degree and a human resources management emphasis from Concordia University of Edmonton, you can pursue careers that include, but are not limited to, arbitrators, corporate trainers, human resources advisors, labour relations advisors, mediators, and recruitment officers.

The Concordia University of Edmonton offers students a two-year long post graduate master’s program called Master of Information Systems Security Management. Through the years with growing corporates, the need for security professionals is growing and hence, it becomes one of the most highly employable fields in IT.  Students are helped to develop skills to carry out digital forensic activities, recognize and assess cyber threats, conduct security tests against other networks so on and so forth. A number of career options open up for students such as digital forensic investigators, cybersecurity professionals, IT Security Consultants, and security testers.

The program allows you preparation time for writing the certification exam for Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). After completing this program, students are also eligible for certification exams such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) as well as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Students are aided by a group of highly trained professionals and faculty members who help them throughout the program.