Carleton’s Honours Bachelor of Science Environmental Science program has recently been accredited by the Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada.
Accreditation is a new national process under the auspices of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Commission, which oversees the certification of environmental professionals.
One of only three programs at Canadian universities currently accredited, Carleton’s program has been specifically recognized for preparing its graduates to be successful and competent environmental scientists.
The major benefit of this accreditation is the assurance that Carleton’s program is highly relevant in a dynamic Canadian environmental industry. It also gives our students a competitive edge when looking for employment or career development.
Graduates of the program who complete five years of relevant work experience will be able to write their professional certification exams, similar to engineers obtaining their Professional Engineering Certification.
Certification is crucial in the environmental sector where deceptive claims make it difficult to separate the self-proclaimed experts from the real ones. It demonstrates an individual’s professionalism, commitment to the field and desire to remain on top of current practices. It is also a measure of a professional’s competencies against verified standards, which set them apart from others in the industry.