Home Economist or Human Ecologist

Learn About the Profession

The Alberta Human Ecology and HomeEconomics Association are a self-regulated professional organization with over85 years of service impacting the quality of life of families and individualsby helping them make the best use of their resources. If you are a student orgraduate of Human Ecology, Home Economics, Nutrition & Food Science orEducation majoring in the above or related programs, contact the Registrar formembership opportunities. More info: Human Ecology in the Health and Social Services Sectors 2023.pdf (ahea.ab.ca)

*PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Accreditation information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making anycareer decisions.

Certification & Regulation Information

PHEc stands for Professional Human Ecologist orProfessional Home Economist.

InAlberta, human ecologists and home economists are university graduates. Theyhave met qualifications set out in Alberta provincial legislation and, as aresult, can use the letters after their name.

The PHEc designation protects the public byensuring that human ecologists and home economists practice ethically in areasin which they are qualified. As a group, human ecologists and home economistshave training and experience in money management, consumer education, food andnutrition, housing, clothing, textiles, family behavior and human development.

Human Ecology/Home Economics programs at various universities in North America vary they include Home Economics, Human Ecology, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Nutrition and Food Sciences

Step 1: Visit & Review: AHEA - Membership & AHEA - Membership Categories and Application Packages

TIP: If youare an international applicant, please contact the AHEA at registrar@ahea.ab.ca.
Step 2: Complete your application: Professional Membership Application Form, AHEA,RevisedDecember22.docx

Step 3: Further info: AHEA - Resources

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Labour Market, Industry & Career Planning Information

View occupational profile - Canada.ca (esdc.gc.ca)

‍‍Human Ecologist: Occupations in Alberta - alis https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/occupations-in-alberta/occupation-profiles/early-childhood-educator/‍‍

Home Economist near Calgary (AB) | Labour Market Facts and Figures - Job Bank‍‍

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