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Making the world a sustainable system is in your hands....
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What is Agroecology?• Unique to Western Canada• Focus on a sustainable food supply• Design and manage agroecosystems• Build a science based background
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Concentrations
• Animal Studies• Horticulture• Resource Economics• Soils and Environment• General Agroecology
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Exploring Food and Promoting a Healthy Diet
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Majors• Dietetics• Nutritional Sciences• Food & Nutritional Sciences• Food Science• Food Market analysis• Food, Nutrition and Health• Human Kinetics Minor
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Dietetics• Registered Dietitian career prep program • Competitive admission • 5 year program • Guaranteed internship
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Dietetics Curriculum• 2 years of general sciences prior to admission• Upper level courses focus on:
• Human nutrition and nutrient metabolism• Disease prevention and management• Food services management
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Human Kinetics Minor• Study and practice of human movement• Focus non-FNH electives in HKIN courses• Graduate with a FNH major and HKIN minor• Competitive 3rd year admission
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HKIN & FNH Careers
Specialist in Sports Nutrition
Nutrition and Exercise Educator
Weight Loss Consultant
Nutrition Consultant
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Learning about Global Sustainability
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What is GRS?• Agriculture and natural resource systems
from a global perspective• Customize degree to your interests• Double major:
• Resource specialization• Regional specialization
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Resource Specializations• Environment• Resource Economics• Food Security• Resource Systems• International Development• Sustainable Agriculture• Animal Welfare
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Regional Specializations
• Africa
• Asia Pacific
• Americas
• Europe
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Networking Creates Career Opportunities
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Opportunities• Agsci 496 Internship• Tri-Mentoring Program• Co-op• Career Ambassador Program• Career Fair
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Personal Benefits• Learn through practical experience• Develop your resume• Networking opportunities
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AGSC 496 Internship • Experiential learning• 80 hours of volunteer work in chosen discipline• Work under the mentorship of a professional• Improve employability
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Tri-Mentoring Program • Connects junior & senior students to professionals• Benefits:
• Networking• Career development• Research job market• Clarify career goals
Junior Student
Professional
Senior Student
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Co-op • Academic studies combined with work• Apply academic knowledge to the real world• Excellent networking opportunity• 5 year degree• 4 work terms; 3rd year admission
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Ambassador Programs• Career Ambassador Program
• Develop resume and cover letter writing skills• Coach other students in their career development
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Career Fair • Annual Event• Employers can recruit up-coming graduates• Students explore career options• Great networking opportunity