Graduate Diploma in Environmental Public Health Practice

at Concordia University of Edmonton Canada

Concordia University offers students a four year Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology where a student studies multiple subjects such as English, Sociology, Psychology and a multiple other subjects pertaining to general knowledge and education. The aforementioned course offers training in the field of academic and applied psychology as well as a number of other counseling courses. 

The faculty at Concordia University is focused on teaching the students the practical skills and knowledge required in the field of psychology and also helps them to be successful while taking up a post graduate education. Concordia University has state of the art facilities for the students who wish to do research and practical work. 

 During the Degree students have the option of gaining practical experience and therefore are well prepared for the working environment. Students have the opportunity to build a profession in field such as community development, law, counseling, research, industrial psychology, behavioral psychology, clinical psychology and multiple others. Associated careers and further areas of study include, but are not limited to, education, forensics, law, medicine, nursing, and social work.

English is the most global language in the world and is spoken widely across the globe. Concordia University has an extraordinary Bachelor’s program in English that helps students learn about literature as well as language and sharpen their skills pertaining to the language. Under this course students study literature and through the affluence of English literature we can have a better worldview. BA in English integrates a comprehensive historical approach to literature with an emphasis on literary theory and recent approach and Concordia also offers courses in creative and technical writing.

Literature offers us a culturally diverse perspective of the world and offer us a more historical, political and social context of events. Studying literature helps an individual develop and hone their preexisting skills such as reading, writing, critical thinking and higher level of understanding. From classic literature to contemporary literature, from poetry to prose and from fiction to nonfiction, this course covers all genres and type of literature as well as all the aspects of learning language as well. This is a four year long Bachelor’s degree in which students can also choose to undertake courses according to their choice. Students can also join interesting activity clubs such as drama, theatre etc. Students are also eligible to work for a certificate in Theatre Arts.

Biology is the field of science that deals with life and the living organisms. Biology has a number of subfields such as Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Ecology, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Concordia University of Edmonton offers a three year bachelor degree program in the field of biology and the course allows students to specialize in the areas of ecology and evolutionary biology, cell and molecular biology and health/medical sciences.

Concordia University has great facilities for students for research and has highly equipped laboratories and research areas. The subject also has plenty of opportunities in the field of Research and Development (R&D), Pharmaceuticals and Chemical industries, Public Health and Environmental Protection Sectors, Clinical Research, Waste Management, etc. Concordia University has highly trained professional teachers and faculty members who guide the students throughout their degree and prepare them for the future. Students can work in laboratory or field jobs, or further study in areas such as Education and Public Health.

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy is a three year long under graduate program offered by Concordia University that helps students to understand and analyze the major domestic and international challenges facing Canada and the world. . This course aims at providing students an enhanced insight about areas like law, government, environment, human rights, social justice issues, economic and community development, international issues, and social media. The said course helps students develop multiple skills such as oral and written communication, research & analysis, cultural sensitivity as well as social awareness.

Any student who is interested in politics and international affair must have a look at the curriculum of this program. Concordia University of Edmonton’s 3-year Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Economy is a general liberal arts degree. You will complete the 3-year degree to prepare for the job market or to move on to earn another degree or diploma in a related field such as business, education, government, journalism, or law.

Concordia University provides a diploma in Classical Music which spans for 3 years. This program offers students a wholesome and creative environment to nurture their potential. This program is a unified whole of theoretical, historical as well as performance studies. Students are taught a number of instruments such as piano, voice, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and composition.

In addition, courses in conducting, arranging, music pedagogy, church music, composition, music history, music theory and therapy are available. After completing this program, students can also go for a post graduate degree in Music Education and Liberal Arts. Concordia University has an expert faculty and professional music teachers who guide students at every step of the way during the course. Graduates from the said program go on to teach privately and work in music-related fields, including music therapy, recording and arts administration. 

Master of Information System Assurance Management is a 20-month long postgraduate program offered at the Concordia University of Edmonton. Through this program, students gain a comprehensive insight into the process of information security and assurance. 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, cyber security professionals, IT Security Consultants and security testers.

The Information Systems Assurance Management program focuses on the business aspect of IT and prospective candidates are expected to have a background in both technology and accounting/finance. In today’s world, the demand for system security and assurance professionals has increased. The aforementioned program has been carefully designed as per the changing needs and demands of the software industry. A number of employment opportunities open up for students after finishing this program such as information security analyst, auditors, information systems auditor, and cyber security professionals.

Financial analysts and planners are experts at making recommendations to individuals and organizations best practices for achieving their financial goals.
The finance emphasis in the Bachelor of Management program at Concordia University of Edmonton will explore all aspects of financial management and decision-making. Learn how to:

• Help clients identify their personal and financial goals
• Assist corporations as they make their financial decisions
• Discover strategies on how individual investors can select and manage their investment opportunities
• Managing personal, corporate, and public finance portfolios
• Handle mergers and acquisitions

Become the “best asset” in an organization with your finance coursework from Concordia University of Edmonton. With a Bachelor of Management degree and a finance emphasis students can pursue careers that include, but are not limited to, financial advisor, financial analyst, investment analyst, loan officer, and trader.

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 four 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. 

Coursework from the leadership emphasis in the Bachelor of Management program gives our management students the critical tools they will need to become top performers in business, government, non-profit, health, and educational settings. Our leadership courses provide you with the foundational knowledge needed to pursue professional designations or graduate studies.

Develop your niche as a leader in project management, sales, consulting, and more by developing your ability to:

• Think logically
• Advocate for a cause you believe in
• Solve difficult and abstract problems
• Master business plan and proposal writing
• Oversee production of reports and evaluations
• Get people with different skills to successfully work together
• Determine the steps necessary to meet defined goals
• Talk openly with others, and get support and honest feedback in return
• Listen well and recognize good ideas when you hear and see them

With a Bachelor of Management degree and a leadership emphasis from Concordia University of Edmonton, you can pursue careers that include, but are not limited to, office manager, logistics, and project manager.

Concordia University of Edmonton offers a number of unique, one of a kind programs and one such program is the Bachelor of Management - Conflict Management Emphasis. This is a four year long undergraduate program where students learn to deal with professional level conflicts and other people issues in a corporate environment. The Bachelor of Management - Conflict Management Emphasis program is held in conjunction with the ADR Institute of Alberta (Appropriate Dispute Resolution). 

A number of surveys that were conducted show that, industry leaders, HR and other professionals go through some or the other level of conflict in their daily work lives. Conflict Managers come in handy during such situations and have the skills to deal with a vast array of corporate issues. A number of topics and subjects are chosen which the students study such as Supervision and Conflict Management, and Negotiation and Mediation. The emphasis is unique to Alberta and will help to give Concordia students a competitive advantage in the market place.