Dynamic careers exist in environmental design and planning in both the private and public sectors including: urban design, planning, landscape architecture and geographic information systems/science.
OSSD with courses from the University (U) or University/College (M) stream WITH:
Grade 12 English (U)
Plus five additional Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses
Final minimum average of 65.0% based on the highest six Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required courses and grades stated above
OR
Post-Secondary Standing* (if applicable)
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 70, with test results within the last two years
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 59, with test results within the last two years
A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 176 with no language skill less than 169, with test results within the last two years
An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 75% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years.
Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9 or 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10
Grade 11 Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology (C) or (U)
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Visual Arts (M)
Grade 11 Introduction to Computer Science (U)
Grade 12 Computer Science (U)
Grade 11 Media Arts (M) or (O)
Grade 11 Presentation and Speaking Skills (O)
Grade 12 Media Arts (M)
Any Grade 12 Geography (U) or (M)
Any Grade 12 Mathematics (U) or (M)
Any Grade 12 Science (U) or (M)
Create communities that work in harmony with the environment to create lasting and useful public spaces. If you see a future designing and planning vibrant landscapes that combine form and function, check out Fanshawe’s Honours Bachelor of Environmental Design and Planning program.
This one-of-a-kind program combines the theory, knowledge and techniques of landscape architecture, urban design and physical planning with training in geographic information systems, computer-aided design, visualization and presentation technologies. You’ll use industry-standard digital technologies and cutting-edge design and communication methods used in the real world of architectural and landscape design.
You'll also work on case studies and community-based projects with sustainability in mind. Through this bachelor of environmental design program, you will participate in three co-operative work placements, putting your skills to the test with real projects. In the final year of the program, you’ll solve a real, site-specific environmental design problem to showcase all of your newly developed skills.
Graduate with an environmental design and planning Honours degree
Once graduated, you’ll be able to enter the private sector with planning and GIS consultants, landscape architects and developers, or in the public sector with municipalities, conservation authorities and provincial ministries. The degree also prepares you for continued study at the graduate level.
This environmental planning degree will prepare you to leave a mark on the world around you.
Core Courses
Take all of the following Mandatory (Core) Courses: The Minimum Cumulative GPA for Core Courses is 2.5
Group 1
LEVEL 1
In addition to the following mandatory courses, please refer to the Non-Core Level 1 requirement below
DESG-7025, Environmental Design Fundamentals, 3.5, ,
PLAN-7001, Environmental Design & Planning History, 3, ,
METH-7013, GIS 1, 2.5, ,
GRAF-7005, Design Visualization 1, 3, ,
COOP-1021, Co-Op Educ. Employment Prep, 1, ,
Group 2
LEVEL 2
In addition to the following mandatory courses, please refer to the Non-Core Level 2 requirement below
DESG-7026, Site Design, 3.5, ,
PLAN-7002, Site Planning, 2.5, ,
METH-7014, GIS 2, 2.5, ,
GRAF-7006, Design Visualization 2, 3, ,
ARCH-7001, Architecture, 3, ,
Group 3
LEVEL 3
In addition to the following mandatory courses, please refer to the Non-Core Level 3 requirement below
DESG-7027, Neighbourhood Design, 3.5, ,
PLAN-7003, Neighbourhood & Community Planning, 2.5, ,
METH-7015, GIS 3, 2.5, ,
COMP-7006, Design Visualization 3, 2, ,
Group 4
LEVEL 4
In addition to the following mandatory courses, please refer to the Non-Core Level 4 requirement below
DESG-7028, Urban Design, 3.5, ,
PLAN-7004, Urban Planning, 2.5, ,
METH-7016, GIS 4, 2.5, ,
COMP-7007, Design Visualization 4, 2, ,
Group 5
LEVEL 5
In addition to the following mandatory courses, please refer to the Non-Core Level 5 requirement below
DESG-7029, Rural & Regional Design, 3.5, ,
PLAN-7005, Rural & Environmental Planning, 2.5, ,
METH-7017, GIS 5, 2.5, ,
COMP-7008, Design Visualization 5, 2, ,
Group 6
LEVEL 6
In addition to the following mandatory courses, please refer to the Non-Core Level 6 requirement below
DESG-7030, Environmental Design & Provincial Policy, 3.5, ,
PLAN-7006, Regional & Provincial Planning, 2.5, ,
METH-7018, GIS 6, 2.5, ,
COMP-7009, Design Visualization 6, 2, ,
Group 7
LEVEL 7
In addition to the following mandatory courses, please refer to the Non-Core Level 7 requirement below
DESG-7031, World Environmental Design, 3.5, ,
PLAN-7007, National & International Planning, 2.5, ,
METH-7019, GIS 7, 2.5, ,
COMP-7010, Design Visualization 7, 2, ,
BUSI-7001, Business & Professional Practice, 3, ,
Group 8
LEVEL 8
DESG-7032, Capstone Integrated Project, 20, ,
Group 9
COOP-BED1W, BED1 Co-op Work Term, 1, ,
Non-Core Courses
Take all of the following Mandatory (Non-Core) Courses: The Minimum Cumulative GPA for Non-Core courses is 2.0
Group 1
LEVEL 1
COMM-7020, Professional Writing for Applied Degrees, 2, ,
Group 2
LEVEL 3
MATH-7001, Statistics, 2, ,
Group 3
LEVEL 4
URBN-7006, Demographic Studies, 3, ,
Group 4
LEVEL 5
ECON-7001, Macro Economics, 3, ,
ENVR-7002, Environmental Issues, 3, ,
Group 5
LEVEL 6
COMM-7007, Multi-Media Literacy, 4, ,
ENVR-7003, Environmental Psychology, 3, ,
Group 6
Gen Ed - Electives Take 6 General Education Elective Credits at the Introductory Level from two of the following subjects - Humanities, Social Science, Global Culture, Science Normally taken in Levels 2 and 3
Group 7
Take 6 General Education Elective Credits at the Upper Level (Non-Introductory) - Normally taken in Levels 4 and 7
Dynamic careers exist in environmental design and planning in both the private and public sectors including: urban design, planning, landscape architecture and geographic information systems/science.
Insurance/year: 835.98 CAD
