How to Become a Home Economist in Alberta

• 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
• 3 steps without a listed fee
• Annual fees: $85
• Listed time: 24 months (only 1 of 4 steps state a time)

1. Graduate from degree program

   Complete a degree program and obtain official transcripts confirming the degree.

   Source

   “You may be eligible for registration in the Candidate Human Ecologist program as soon as official transcripts confirming your degree are available.”

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2. Apply as Candidate Member

   Apply to the Candidate Human Ecologist program right after graduation, since employment is not required at the time of application.

   • Candidate membership fee: $85 (for Candidate members)
     Source

     “Candidate - $85.00 (CAD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: May 1st Renew manually This category is for members who have met the educational qualifications for membership and are in the process of completing the practice (work/volunteer) experience requirements for professional status.”

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   Source

   “We suggest you become a Candidate Human Ecologist immediately after graduation, as it is not necessary to be employed at the time of your application.”

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3. Complete practice experience hours

   Complete 1500 hours of practice (work/volunteer) experience within two years, with the possibility of an extension if warranted, under the guidance of a professional advisor.

   Time: 2 years

   Time source

   “Applicants to the program have 2 years to complete the required 1500 hours of practice (work/volunteer) experience, with the possibility for an extension if it is warranted.”

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   Source

   “Applicants to the program have 2 years to complete the required 1500 hours of practice (work/volunteer) experience, with the possibility for an extension if it is warranted.”

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4. Apply for professional status

   Once the candidate program is successfully completed, apply to transfer to Professional Human Ecologist membership and pay the fee difference.

   Source

   “When you have successfully completed this program, you will be a Professional Human Ecologist and will be entitled to use the PHEc designation.”

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Official page for this route

• Listed one-time fees: $150
• 2 steps without a listed fee
• Annual fees: $85

1. Submit transfer application

   Download and submit the Professional Human Ecologist and Professional Home Economist Transfer application form to the Registrar.

   • Professional - Transfer fee: $150
     Source

     “Professional - Transfer - $150.00 (CAD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: May 1st Renew manually”

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   Source

   “*If you are a new member, be sure to click on "Membership" to download and fill out the "Professional Human Ecologist & Professional Home Economist Transfer" application form, and submit to the Registrar.”

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2. Provide application and documentation

   Submit the member's application and appropriate documentation so that registration can be recognized without further assessment.

   Source

   “we the Signatories agree to recognize a member in good standing without further assessment upon receipt of a member's application and appropriate documentation.”

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3. Demonstrate practice hours if needed

   If registered with another signatory for less than four years, demonstrate 1500 hours of practice experience related to the field following receipt of the degree, or enter as a candidate until the hours are completed.

   Source

   “applicants seeking registration in Alberta who have been registered with another signatory for less than four years will be required to demonstrate 1500 hours of practice experience related to the field of home economics or human ecology following receipt of their degree.”

   ahea.ab.ca/page-1478871

Official page for this route

• 1 step without a listed fee
• Annual fees: $85

1. Contact the AHEA registrar

   International applicants are asked to contact the AHEA registrar by email.

   Source

   “If you are an international applicant please contact the AHEA registrar at [email protected].”

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Official page for this route