The Honours Bachelor of Environmental Design and Planning (Co-op) at Fanshawe College is designed for aspiring professionals passionate about creating sustainable and inclusive communities. You will explore the critical intersection of design thinking, environmental science, and urban planning, learning to address complex challenges in land use, resource management, and community development. This program is ideal for individuals who are motivated to apply practical skills in GIS, site design, and policy analysis to shape the built environment responsibly and ethically.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate program is studied over four years and includes a mandatory co-op work term, providing you with invaluable industry experience. Throughout your studies, you will engage with core courses covering environmental design fundamentals, GIS, and various planning scales from neighbourhoods to urban centres. You will develop your visualization and analytical skills through hands-on projects and a capstone integrated project, preparing you for diverse career paths in planning, design, and environmental consulting.