Niagara College Canada

Ecosystem Restoration

Program Code (2000)
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
One Year
Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus
Start date: September

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Career Opportunities

In today’s highly industrialized world, the need to restore and manage disturbed ecosystems is receiving more and more attention. Earn this graduate certificate and secure a competitive advantage in the environmental labour market.

Careers include:

• Ecologist
• Environmental manager
• Habitat biologist
• Natural heritage specialist
• Restoration technician
• Watershed stewardship co-ordinator

The Niagara College Difference

• Program is innovative and unique in Canada
• Hands-on, Boots-on: Build on your undergrad education in an applied manner
• Students participate in community based, year-long restoration projects
• Now in our 12th year, we draw on the expertise and support of our graduates working in the field
• Our Program Advisory Committee members has representatives from sectors involved in the planning, implementation, regulation and promotion of restoration activities
• Program Advisory Committee actively participate in Program Outline review, advise on industry trends and offer a link to career options
• Program is located on a unique ecological campus, which includes the Wetland Ridge Trail and part of the Niagara Escarpment

Testimonials and Profiles

“I came to Niagara College because I knew something was missing from my university education. This program gave me the practical field experience I needed.”

Alana Taylor, Ecosystem Restoration
(Graduate Certificate) graduate

“I chose Niagara College because it had the most hands-on environmental graduate certificate program (Ecosystem Restoration), small class sizes, and comfortable atmosphere, allowing more interaction between students and teachers. It has allowed me to develop hands-on technical needed for future job placements.”

Katherine Mead, graduate

“The Ecosystem Restoration program at Niagara College provided me with a technical skill-set that is essential in the field of Restoration Ecology. I also gained insight into what aspects of restoration I really wanted to research during my thesis work for my Masters.”

Darby McGrath, Ecosystem Restoration graduate

“What I enjoyed about the Ecosystem Restoration program was its focus on building strong field-based skill sets, balancing both problem solving and the technical skills required to begin to understand environmental issues/problems.”

Thomas Sciscione, Ecosystem Restoration graduate

Graduate Certificate Bursary

A $750 bursary is available to eligible students who are enrolled full-time in a Graduate Certificate Program. When applying for the bursary, you must complete a basic application form detailing your current financial status.

The Graduate Certificate Bursary application is available online at niagaracollege.ca/finaid.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements for 2010-11 (OSS):

• College Diploma or University Degree, OR an acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education (as determined by the College), AND
• Proof of English proficiency.

Recommended Courses and/or Recommended Skills (Not Required for Admission):

• successful completion of coursework in Ecology is strongly recommended.

Selection & Ranking Process:

• A test and/or portfolio may be required.

Program Requirements:

• Transportation:
  Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete practical lab requirements. Niagara cannot guarantee placements that are readily accessible by public transportation. Students are responsible for all costs connected with such transportation.

Degree Opportunities

Niagara College has articulated agreements providing students with degree completion and credit transfer opportunities with many other colleges and universities.

• View Degree Opportunities for this Program
• View Degree Opportunities by Institution
• View Degree Opportunities by Subject

For a complete listing of articulation agreements, please consult the Niagara College Transfer Guide.

For Further Information

Contact Information

Email: registrar@niagaracollege.ca
Niagara College Admissions Office: 905-735-2211, ext 7619

Apply now for this program online at www.OntarioColleges.ca

Information Last Modified:
Thu, November 20, 2008 at 02:03:56 PM ET

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