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Land and Food Systems Presentation

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Page 1: Land and Food Systems Presentation
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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