About the course
The Certificate in Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) is a multidisciplinary program allowing individuals to pursue their interests in TEK through a concentrated program of courses on First Nations and Environmental subjects., This program ladders well into a major in First Nations Studies, Anthropology, Biology, History, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Geography, Nursing and Community Health, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work and Women?s Studies as well as leading into majors in Physics and Chemistry., The Certificate requires successful completion of 10 courses (minimum 30 credit hours). Eighteen of these hours are earned by completing six required First Nations courses. Options for a writing course include one additional First Nations Studies course. The remaining three courses (minimum 9 credit hours) must be selected from the approved list for Ecology, Chemistry, Geography, Physics and Natural Resources. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
Start dates and prices
Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.
Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available
How to apply
Entry requirements for University of Northern British Columbia
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 90 or higher in the internet-based test, with not less than 20 in each of the Reading, Listening, Writing or Speaking components, Score of at least 230 in the computer based or at least 570 in the paper based test. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic score of at least 6.5 overall, with not less than 6.0 in any of the four modules. International students must meet the equivalent of the criteria outlined for High School Admission and University Transfer in British Columbia. For admission from a GCE system (or equivalent) a minimum of two Advanced (A) level subjects and three Ordinary (O) level subjects, must be completed with an overall grade point average of C or higher in order to be considered for admission. All A level subjects presented for admission must have a grade of at least C. Students may substitute two Advanced-Subsidiary (AS) level subjects for one A-level.
English language requirements
6.5
Overall IELTS band score
Book IELTS
About IELTS
Practice and prepare
TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0
Application deadline:
This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.
Further information
Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Northern British Columbia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.
Pathway options to study at this institution
Reviews and rankings
World ranking
801st / 1250
THE World ranking
What our students think
We’ve haven’t received any reviews for this institution yet.