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Graduate Studies Calendar 2018-2019 Program Descriptions Environmental Design EVDS Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificates
1. Certificates Offered

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Built and Landscape Heritage

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Designing Smart and Secure Communities

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Sustainable Urban Design

2. Admission Requirements

In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies requirements for Admission, the Certificates require the following:

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Built and Landscape Heritage

a) A clear, concise and substantive statement of interest (1,000 words), which informs the Admissions Committee of:

  • the applicant’s reasons for pursuing the Certificate;
  • how the applicant’s specific educational background and professional experience relates to heritage conservation.

b) One example of the applicant's previous academic or professional work such as a written essay, published research paper, major academic paper, thesis, design project, or consulting report.
In addition, applicants may submit a portfolio that provides examples of or illustrates the applicant’s design work, professional work, research, creative thinking, community action, planning products, or graphics and visual communication. The requirements for digital portfolio submissions are found in the Faculty of Environmental Design web site at: .

c) A current copy of the curriculum vitae/resume.

d) Three reference letters.

e) For applicants who are required to prove proficiency in English, a TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based); or 105 (Internet-based test); or an IELTS score of 7.5. This requirement can also be met by completing Tier III of the with a minimum grade of "A" on Academic Writing & Grammar III, "A" on Reading Comprehension & Proficiency III, and "A" on Listening Comprehension & Oral Fluency III.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Designing Smart and Secure Communities

a) Statement of interest.

b) A current copy of the full curriculum vitae demonstrating relevant professional experience.

c) Three reference letters.

d) For applicants who are required to prove proficiency in English, a TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based); or 105 (Internet-based test); or an IELTS score of 7.5. This requirement can also be met by completing Tier III of the with a minimum grade of "A" on Academic Writing & Grammar III, "A" on Reading Comprehension & Proficiency III, and "A" on Listening Comprehension & Oral Fluency III.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Sustainable Urban Design

a) Evidence of original and/or creative work in any field or medium. This could include design work, professional work, research, creative ability, or ideas related to their statement of interest in Urban Design. The requirements for digital portfolio submissions are found in the Faculty of Environmental Design web site at: .

b) Statement of interest.

c) A current copy of the curriculum vitae/resume.

d) Three reference letters.

e) For applicants who are required to prove proficiency in English, a TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based); or 105 (Internet-based test); or an IELTS score of 7.5. This requirement can also be met by completing Tier III of the with a minimum grade of "A" on Academic Writing & Grammar III, "A" on Reading Comprehension & Proficiency III, and "A" on Listening Comprehension & Oral Fluency III.

3. Application Deadlines

Deadlines for submission of complete applications are available on the Future Students website:

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Built and Landscape Heritage:

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Designing Smart and Secure Communities:

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Sustainable Urban Design:

4. Advanced Credit

Advanced credit is not given.

5. Course Requirements

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Built and Landscape Heritage

Students are expected to successfully complete four block-week courses:

Environmental Design 660 (3 units)
Environmental Design 662 (3 units)
Environmental Design 664 (3 units)
Environmental Design 668 (3 units)

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Designing Smart and Secure Communities

The Certificate is structured around four core courses. Successful completion of the Certificate requires successful completion of each of the following academic requirements:

Environmental Design 630 (3 units)
Environmental Design 632 (3 units)
Environmental Design 634 (3 units)
Environmental Design 636 (3 units)

Students are expected to take the courses in this order and, in particular, may not take Environmental Design 636 Integrative Project until they have completed the other three courses in the program.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Sustainable Urban Design

The Certificate is structured around a core studio sequence. Related theory courses make up the remainder of the program. Successful completion of the Certificate must include the following academic requirements:

Environmental Design 650 (3 units)
Environmental Design 652 (6 units)
Environmental Design 654 (3 units)
Environmental Design 656 (6 units)

The courses must be taken in the prescribed order.

6. Credit for Undergraduate Courses

Not given.

7. Time Limit

Students registered in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Built and Landscape Heritage are expected to enrol on a full-time basis and complete the program requirements within one registration year. The maximum completion time is three registration years.

Students registered in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Designing Smart and Secure Communities are expected to complete the Certificate in one year. The maximum completion time is two registration years.

Students registered in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Sustainable Urban Design are expected to complete the Certificate in one year. The maximum completion time is two registration years.

8. Financial Assistance

Financial assistance may be available to highly qualified students but cannot be guaranteed. For information on admission and academic awards, see the Awards and Financial Assistance section of this calendar, the EVDS website and the Awards Database on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.