Conservation / Environmental Sciences

The Stratford program of studies in Conservation/Environmental Sciences prepares students for positions among the staff of a broad range of private and public field settings (by government departments and agencies, colleges and universities, large industrial companies, environmental consulting or resource companies, utilities and nonprofit organizations).   Request More Information

A career in the field of Conservation/Environmental Sciences will appeal to independent people who have a real love for plant and animal life and who enjoy being outdoors in all kinds of weather. You must be resourceful, inquisitive and familiar with environmental problems and the related regulations. Many aspects of this type of work, such as digging, climbing, or wading through water to gather samples, may be physically challenging. To do the work well, you need to work hard, display enthusiasm and be willing to apply what you learn through your studies at Stratford.

The wide range of skills you will have developed upon completion of Stratford’s Conservation/Environmental Sciences Diploma Program will give you more than just a simple understanding of environmental science. Wildlife technicians are meticulous collectors of data. You need an eye for detail and enough mathematical skill to develop a fairly good grasp of statistics. Your written language skills must be good enough for you to write reports. You may also need to develop an ability to communicate since it is possible that you might be asked to serve as a contact with other groups, deal with land owners, or simply provide environmental and wildlife information to interested members of the public.

If you are drawn to a career in Conservation/Environmental Sciences, take the first step toward personal and professional growth.

Environmental Problems and Their Causes

A Brief History of Resource Use and Conservation

Critical Thinking: Science, Models and Systems

Matter and Energy Resources: Types and Concepts

Ecosystems and How They Work: Connections in Nature

Ecosystems: Niches, Species Interactions,

Succession and Stability

Climate, Weather and Biodiversity

Population Dynamics, Evolution and Human Impacts

Geologic Processes: The Dynamic Earth

Risk, Toxicology and Human Health

Population Dynamics: Influencing Population Size

Population Distribution: Urban Living and Sustainable Cities

Deforestation and Loss of Biodiversity

Global Warming and Ozone Loss

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Air and Air Pollution

Water’s Importance and Unique Properties

Water Pollution vMinerals and Soil

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Food Resources

Protecting Food Resources: Pesticides and Pest Control

Sustaining Ecosystems: Forests, Rangelands,

Parks and Wilderness

Sustaining Wild Species

Economics and Environment

Politics and Environment

Environmental World views, Ethics and Sustainability

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