12.10 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

12.10.9 SCIENCE MINORS FOR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PROGRAMS

12.10.9.1 Computer Science for ESE Majors

12.10.9.2 Computer Science Minor for EVSE, ISE, and PSE Majors

12.10.9.3 Geology Minor

12.10.10 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SCIENCE PROGRAM (FIRST NATIONS UNIVERSITY OF CANADA)

The Department of Science, First Nations University of Canada in partnership with the University of Regina Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Environmental Health and Science. For further information contact:

Director
Environmental Health and Sciences Program
First Nations University of Canada
1 First Nations Way
Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 7K2
Telephone: (306) 790-5950 ext 3325

12.10.10.1 General Information

The First Nations University of Canada Environmental Health and Science program emphasizes First Nations traditions and culture while providing students with the opportunity to acquire the necessary leadership skills and knowledge needed to address the problems in the areas of environmental health and science.

The program’s development and delivery are based on the following principles:

• professional development occurs through practical hands-on experience;

• a teaching and learning model which fosters creativity within students;

• acceptance, promotion, and incorporation of First Nations philosophies;

• traditional knowledge, beliefs, and viewpoints;

• community development;

• marketable skills and a foundation for life long learning which enhance personal relevance as well as self-worth.

The program's objectives are to:

• assist in meeting the educational and employment needs of First Nations communities;

• provide a core of humanities, Indian Health Studies, physical and social sciences courses;

• allow students to develop various skills and abilities including analytical and problem solving skills, administrative skills, policy formulation skills, and leadership, administrative, and public relations abilities.

12.10.10.2 Accreditation

The Environmental Health and Science program of the First Nations University of Canada is accredited through the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI). This accreditation ensures that the graduates, who have satisfactorily completed a CIPHI approved practicum, will meet the criteria for eligibility to sit the Examination to obtain the Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada). This certificate of qualification is intended to satisfy the requirements of the provinces, municipalities, federal government, and other employers of qualified Public Health Inspectors.

12.10.10.3 Curriculum

The Environmental Health and Science Program is a 120-credit-hour program leading to a Bachelor of Applied Science. Students who lack the prerequisites for first-year courses should consult the First Nations University of Canada about how to acquire these.