Bachelor of Applied Science - Conservation Enforcement (4 years) - Lethbridge Community CollegeConservation Enforcement Education in CanadaCrime and Fire Programs -- Community College Programs
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Bachelor of Applied Science - Conservation Enforcement (4 years) - Lethbridge Community College Combining 'classroom theory, lab exercises,' field trips, 'and work site experience,' the Lethbridge Community College's 4-year Bachelor of Applied Science in Conservation Enforcement is designed for students aspiring to 'a career in natural resource law enforcement.' The Degree is recognized throughout Canada and will provide 'the necessary academic knowledge and applied skills in natural resource law enforcement for successful careers in federal, provincial or municipal agencies, as well as the private sector.' Graduates have found employment in diverse areas including as Conservation, Fish and Wildlife, Fishery, Park Patrol, Pollution Control, RCMP, and Resource Management Officers, Environmental and Wildlife Inspectors and Investigators, and Park Rangers. Students should be aware that having a criminal record could be an obstacle to finding employment in Conservation Enforcement as many employers are reluctant to hire those with a criminal history. Among the major topics to be covered in the Program are crisis intervention, ecology, environmental legislation/law, fire management, law enforcement techniques and self defence, natural and physical sciences, and renewable resource management, among others. Students will partake in 'a simulated resource enforcement violation æfrom report to courtÆ where evidence is collected, statements are taken, search warrants are executed and documents prepared.' Class-based learning is reinforced via 'an eight month directed field study (practicum)' for which students will be eligible 'after successful completion of year three.' The Practicum will allow students apply the theoretical ideas and concepts they have learned in class to real-world situations as well as providing them with opportunities to mature their abilities, confidence, ethics, professionalism, and skills and become familiar with actual policies, procedures, and programs. Moreover, the experiential learning component will enable learners to 'gain valuable hands-on experience in problem wildlife management, investigations, park operations and resource law enforcement.' Eligibility for admission into the Program is determined via 3 main categories of applicants including High School Graduates, Alternate Admission, and Transfer/Post-Secondary. Prospective applicants, in any group, 'who lack the required academic admission requirements can apply to the College and University Preparatory Program to upgrade for' the Program. Applicants falling under the High School Graduates classification must possess 'an Alberta High School Diploma, including a minimum of 60 percent in English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1, Chemistry 20, Biology 30 and Math 30P or Math 30A and Social 30,' or equivalents. These applicants may also need 'to achieve a minimum 65th percentile in' the Arithmetic and Elementary Algebra, Reading, and Sentence Skills 'sections of the Computerized Placement Test or equivalent.' The Alternate Admission group includes applicants who lack 'the academic admission requirements.' Such applicants 'will be considered on an individual basis dependent upon obtained skills and experience' and must attain at least a '65th percentile in' the Arithmetic and Elementary Algebra, Reading, and Sentence Skills 'sections of the Computerized Placement Test or equivalent.' Transfer/Post-Secondary applicants will usually need 'to have a diploma in Renewable Resource Management or equivalent, or a related bachelorÆs degree in an area such as Resource Management, Biology, Environmental Studies or a similar area of study.' Furthermore, a Grade Point Average of at least '2.50 or equivalent or permission of the Program Leader is required for admission.' Applicants with post-secondary education and/or 'significant work experience may apply to have their skills assessed for transfer credit or prior learning credit' provided they supply the Faculty with all the necessary documentation, like certificates, degrees, transcripts, and so on, needed for the evaluation of such credit. Prospective students should apply for prior credit assessment 'at the time of application or during their first term on campus.' All 'applicants may be required to submit additional background information including a resume stating their work experience, additional education and/or training plus certification/qualifications in special fields.' Applicants should also be aware that 'Conservation Enforcement Officer positions have very specific physical requirements' including hearing, vision, weight, and valid CPR, Standard First Aid, and/or Wilderness First Aid certifications. Such specific requirements may vary from employer to employed and thus candidates should ensure they meet the requirements established by the employer(s) for which they want to work. Applicants lacking in these requirements may want to attain or work towards them prior to commencing the Program as lacking them may make it difficult to attain employment for the Practicum. In fact, many employers sponsor evening and weekend courses and workshops designed to enhance an individualÆs 'credentials for employment.' Furthermore, individuals who have 'a criminal record may have difficulty competing for jobs as Conservation Enforcement Officers in Canada.'
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