Pathways from Sault College Diploma Programs in Natural Environment and Outdoor Studies to an Algoma University Bachelor of Science

This project brought together university and college staff and faculty to complete specially- designed degree-completion curriculum in the fields of environmental science and natural environment and outdoor studies. The project resulted in the development of five pathways from the following Sault College diploma programs into a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) at Algoma University: i. Natural Environment Technician – Conservation and Management Diploma (CO-OP) ii. Natural Environment Technologist – Conservation and Management Diploma (CO-OP) iii. Forest Conservation Technician Diploma (CO-OP) iv. Fish & Wildlife Conservation Technician Diploma (CO-OP) v. Adventure Recreation and Parks Technician Diploma (CO-OP) This project strategically linked university and college curriculum to facilitate the blending of theoretical knowledge with practical skill development in high-demand fields. The resultant pathways build on the strengths of Algoma University and Sault College by leveraging faculty expertise and community resources. Graduates will be well-positioned to move into the labour market in the Algoma region or elsewhere with a strong grounding in the key concepts and theories in the environmental sciences coupled with practical field skills and techniques.