Human Ecology, Bachelor of Science

Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Dr. Bryan Rowsell
Contact Title: 
Chairperson

Program Information

Contact Phone: 
403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Contact Email: 
inquire@rdc.ab.ca
University Transfer Program

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.

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.

Requirements
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:

  1. Chemistry 30 or Biology 30
  2. ELA 30-1
  3. Mathematics 30-1
  4. Subject from Group A or C
  5. 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:

  1. Chemistry 30 or Biology 30
  2. ELA 30-1
  3. 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.

Note: In addition to the program admission requirements applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate English language proficiency.

Program Content
University of Alberta

(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)