Climate Change Science & Policy
This specialization gives students in Geography and Environmental & Resource Science/Studies the opportunity to explore your majors through the lens of climate change, considering the science, policy, and human implications and connections. In this specialization, you will gain first-hand experience developing climate solutions through research and internship opportunities.
Courses:
Students who have fulfilled the requirements for single- or joint-major Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental & Resource Studies or Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental & Resource Science may graduate with a Specialization in Climate Change Science and Policy if they have successfully completed the following 4.0 credits:
2.0 ERSC/T credits consisting of:
- ERSC-CLIM 1050H: Introduction to Climate Change Science and Policy
- ERSC-GEOG 2180H: Apocalypse Now
- ERSC 2300H: Energy Science and Technology
- ERST-GEOG 4140H: Climate and Energy Policy
0.5 GEOG credit consisting of:
- GEOG 2460H: The Global Climate System
0.5 GEOG credit from:
- GEOG 3440H: Microclimatology or GEOG-CLIM-ERSC 3470H (3410H): Climate Change and its Impacts
– 1.0 credit in addition to the above from:
- BIOL-ERSC 4330H: Global Change of Aquatic Ecosystems
- ECON-ERSC 3810H: Environmental Economics
- ERSC-POST 2100H: Environmental Science and Politics
- ERSC 3551H: Pollution Ecology
- ERSC-PSYC 3710H: Introduction to Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
- ERST-IDST-POST-SAFS 4610H: Global Environmental Policy
- GEOG 3440H: Microclimatology, or GEOG 3470H (3410H): Climate Change and its Impacts
Program Coordinator:
- Stephen Hill, associate professor and associate director, Trent School of the Environment
- Brendan Hickie, associate professor, Trent School of the Environment
Degrees Offered:
- B.A.
- B.Sc.
Locations:
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Graduate from one of only two climate change-focused programs in Canada
- Develop a broad-base of skills and background in the science of climate change and policy perspectives related to it
- Learn from and work alongside professors who are experts in their field and practicing climate change practitioners, such as the first-ever Canada research chair in environmental geoscience
- Study in the Trent School of the Environment, a research-intensive unit that nurtures collaboration with diverse faculty specialties and expertise as well as opportunities for applied learning
- Benefit from access to state-of-the-art labs and facilities in Trent’s DNA, Life & Health Sciences Building and Water Quality Centre
Career Paths:
Career Opportunities
- Public Service and Government Employment
- Municipal Climate Adaptation Programs
- Climate Consultant
- Carbon Budget Analyst; Carbon Accountant
- Environmental Modelling
- Environmental Lawyer
- Research Scientist (Graduate Degrees)
- Climate Change Coordinator
Popular Courses:
- Apocalypse Now
- Climate and Energy Policy
- Environmental Economics
- Pollution Ecology
- Environmental Health
- Microclimatology
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
Program Requirements:
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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