BA/BS in Environmental Governance

Environmental Governance is a major within the Bachelor of Arts at the University of Guelph, offered through the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. The programme examines how governments, communities, and businesses collaborate to address environmental challenges through policy formulation, collaborative decision-making, and sustainable practice. Coursework covers the geographical, political, and economic dynamics that shape environmental issues and governance responses, preparing students to work across public, private, and non-profit sectors on environmental policy and planning. The major requires a minimum of 10.00 credits, consisting of 6.50 core required credits and 3.50 restricted elective credits. A co-op option is available as a five-year programme including three work terms. The programme is delivered on the University of Guelph's main campus.