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The Sociocultural Dynamics of Wildfire program equips students with critical knowledge of the impact of land use from colonial to contemporary times, Indigenous methodologies pertaining to land use and wildfires, and the impact of wildfires on sociocultural relationships.

Developed in partnership with BCWS, this innovative Wildfire Communications and Media program blends crisis communication theories with practical training in media relations, professional communication and community engagement. Students will develop strategies to communicate across diverse audiences, analyze media depictions of wildfires and address ethical challenges in real-time.

The wildfire science program welcomes learners from varied backgrounds who are passionate about wildfire and environmental systems. It serves students aiming for purposeful careers, professionals seeking to expand their skills, and community leaders working to strengthen local resilience. Centered on equipping people to create meaningful change, the Wildfire Science Certificate prepares graduates to contribute effectively to wildfire management and post-fire recovery.

The micro-certificate in Fire Ecology for Environmental Restoration will equip learners with practical skills and knowledge to understand and treat the effects of fire on natural ecosystems, prepare communities to respond to wildfire threats, and create ecosystem resilience. This program will prepare graduates to help mitigate the effects of both prescribed burns and wildfire damage upon the environment. A broad range of conditions and habitat restoration will be studied through intensive in-class and on-site learning, partnered with practical online applications. Participants will learn about natural fires and their attributes; fires as an ecosystem process; fire management, regimes and techniques; fire and climate change; prescribed burns; First Nations fire management; restoring burnt sites