Each program provides a solid base of knowledge through a common first semester and then becomes more specialized. This gives you the time to explore options before making a final decision about the direction of your career. Employers also like this format, since they say graduates from the School's programs are well-prepared for change. It will give you the work experience most employers find so valuable, while allowing you to test-drive your career. About 60 percent of your learning time at the School will be dedicated to hands-on, experiential learning.
All programs offer a strong lab component.
The School houses its own fish hatchery, as well as extensive fish,wildlife, outdoor and computer labs. For example, an agreement between the College and the Tilapia fish industry focusses on research and commercial production of this African fish at Frost Campus. This facility has recently been expanded, to provide opportunities for faculty research, student field placement and graduate employment. In the field of Geomatics, several agreements with the Ministry of Natural Resources provide students with first-hand experience on project work, graduate internships and professional development opportunities for faculty. Numerous national and international internship opportunities are available in many of our programs upon successful program completion.