Conservation Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied Science

This program is available for International Students.

New third-year applicants, or transfer applicants with advance standing through completion of a related diploma, are accepted into the program in Fall (September) of each year for on-campus study.

General Admissions Requirements

All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Lethbridge College programs, as indicated in the Admission section of this calendar.

Academic Requirements

Students who have completed a Natural Resource Compliance Diploma from Lethbridge College will be accepted directly into the Conservation Enforcement - Bachelor of Applied Science. A minimum GPA of 2.00 or equivalent is required for admission.

Transfer students are required to have a diploma in natural resource management or equivalent, or a related bachelor’s degree in an area such as resource management, biology, environmental studies or a similar area of study. Transfer students with related credentials will be accepted into the program after being assessed on an individual basis to determine whether they are required to take bridging courses to meet degree outcomes.  A minimum GPA of 2.00 or equivalent is required for admission.

Non-Academic Requirements

• Persons with a criminal record may have difficulty competing for jobs as Conservation Enforcement Officers in Canada.
• Employers often require that students hold a valid Standard First Aid or Wilderness First Aid Certificate and/or a CPR Certificate to be eligible for seasonal and/or permanent employment.  Students are encouraged to obtain these certificates either prior to entering the program or during the first term.
• A number of workshops and short courses sponsored by various agencies are available on evenings and weekends.  Students are encouraged to attend these sessions to enhance their credentials for employment.

Medical Requirements

• Natural Resource Law Enforcement Officer positions have specific physical requirements such as vision, hearing and physical fitness.  The specific requirements differ with each agency.  It is the applicant's responsibility to confirm that they meet the requirements of the agencies with which they hope to work.

Supplies for Field Studies

Students on field studies are expected to provide their own equipment and supplies. This may include:

• adequate clothing for cold/wet weather
• backpack for gear
• binoculars
• cooking and eating gear (may be shared)
• field equipment vest (recommended)
• food
• ground sheet and pad
• hiking boots
• sunscreen
• tent may be required (notification will be given at orientation/can be shared)
• water bottle
• warm sleeping bag
• work gloves

Equipment and supplies may not be required in all courses or terms. Please consult the course outlines for specific equipment required before purchasing. Field studies schedules are dependent on many variables and may require students to participate on weekends. All program field studies require mandatory attendance.

Other Required Supplies

Available from Lethbridge College Bookstore:

• “write-in-the-rain” treated field notebook/surveyors book or field enforcement notebook

Available from sporting, hardware, and office supply stores:

• 4 GB or higher USB memory stick
• 12 or more coloured pencils (pencil crayons)
• binoculars (8 X 40 or 10 X 50 magnification)
• clipboard

For additional information concerning supplies, contact the lab coordinator at 403.320.3202 ext. 5594.