Diploma in Restoration of Natural Systems

Kaplan Group - University of Victoria

Canada,British Columbia

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16 Months

Duration

CAD 21,674/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 137

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Canada, British Columbia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1963

Total Students: 22,000 +

Int. Students: 4,300 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada

Diploma in Restoration of Natural Systems

Program Overview

This dynamic, interdisciplinary credit program provides comprehensive knowledge and skills to those interested in the rapidly emerging field of ecological restoration. Learn about the most current restoration practices from experienced and knowledgeable instructors, surrounded by peers that share your passion for the natural world.

This RNS program is supported by a unique partnership between the School of Environmental Studies and the Division of Continuing Studies, resulting in expertly designed courses that are current, comprehensive and delivered with attention to the needs of adult learners. Achieve your goals at your own pace with online and on campus course options and flexible program completion timelines.

Program features:-

  • A holistic approach to ecological restoration
  • Flexible program completion timelines
  • Combination of on-campus intensive and online course formats
  • Courses instructed by restoration professionals
  • Different perspectives come together as part of a shared vision
  • A recognized university credential for professionals

Program outcomes:-

  • By the end of the program students will be able to:
  • Design and evaluate restoration projects in a broad range of subject areas
  • Use scientifically rigorous approaches to restoration projects
  • Interpret technical reports and scientific publications
  • Identify and understand the decisions and policies governing restoration work
  • Apply research methodologies to restoration projects
  • Use current mapping and sampling technologies
  • Solve problems encountered in implementing restoration projects including dispute resolution, conducting consultative processes, and building consensus
  • Understand issues of national and international restoration
  • Take human impacts into consideration when analyzing and designing restoration projects
  • Incorporate traditional ecological knowledge in restoration planning where appropriate
  • Communicate knowledge about restoration projects to the wider public