BSc in Human Ecology
Contact:
Warren Elgersma
Chairperson
Program Information
E-mail: inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Phone: 403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
One Year University Transfer Program
Human Ecology is about people and their environments, including their home, clothing, family, and community. From fashion design, to textile science, to credit counseling and skills education to community development and services, Human Ecologists have the skills to enhance both their own and other's lives. Students in BSc in Human Ecology will choose one major: Family Ecology or Textiles and Clothing.
Two-Year University Transfer Program
For the most current university program and transfer information, see Planning Guides in Academic Advising .
Related Careers
Clothing and Textiles (including Textile Science)
- Fashion and textile design
- Functional clothing design (military, sportswear)
- Textile testing, textile science and quality control
- Museum conservation and curatorship
- Fashion business management
- Fashion media
- Interior design
Family Ecology
- Consumer education and advocacy
- Financial counseling/planning
- Family and sexuality education
- Child care program planning
- Child welfare
- Career counseling
- Addictions counseling
- Community development
- Community nutrition and health
- Immigrant and refugee family services
- Cross-cultural program planning
- International development
- Cultural policy and program development
- Health promotion and education
Transfer Features
The courses in this program can be transferred in full to BSc Human Ecology program at the University of Alberta. Refer to University of Alberta calendar for the complete listing of courses under the Faculty of Agricultural, Life, and Environmental Sciences.
Admission Requirements
- Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.
1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:
a. Chemistry 30 or Biology 30
b. ELA 30-1
c. Mathematics 30-1
d. Subject from Group A or C
e. Subject from Group A, B, C, or D
OR
2. Mature Student
You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:
a. Chemistry 30 or Biology 30
b. ELA 30-1
c. Mathematics 30-1
Note: If you plan to major in the science aspects of Clothing and Textiles you should present Chemistry 30. You may present Clothing and Textiles 30 or 5 credits in advanced CTS Fashion Studies strands for admission.
Program Content (Please note these credits are U of A credits.)
Suggested Pattern Year 1
ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits)
Social Science or Humanities Core (3 credits)
SOCI 310 or STAT 251 (3 credits)
ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
COMM 271 or COMM 361 (3 credits)
1 Free Elective (3 credits)
2 Science Requirements (6 credits)
Program Cost Estimates