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A ount Royal A gives you the foundation to analy e past, present and future issues with an open and creative mind. These skills will open doors to a variety of professions as well as graduate or professional studies. ocus your interests by choosing from si majors.
Anthropology
History
Psychology
nvestigate what it means to be human from past to present and into the future. plore human e istence through culture, social organi ation and the reconstruction of our past. nnovative researchers work with evidence from fieldwork, literature, songs, film, skeletal remains and artifacts.
Understanding the past prepares you for the future. Studying history teaches you to communicate and research in ways that are valuable for a variety of careers. ith opportunities for travel, hands-on fieldwork and independent projects, a major in history will help you develop the skills you need to navigate a changing world.
Gain the scientific foundation and critical thinking skills that will give you insight into how people perceive the world and interact with others. iscover how social, cognitive and biological factors affect and are affected by the development of typical and atypical behaviour from conception to infancy through old age.
Career possibilities: » Historian/researcher » Teacher (when combined with a . d.) » Museum/heritage resources professional » ournalist (when combined with a . omm ournalism and igital edia)
Career possibilities: » Addictions, career or education counsellor » ealth or human services worker » Psychologist (when combined with an A, .Sc. or Ph ) » Research analyst
Policy Studies
ngage in the study of society and cultural life to better understand social structures, human interaction and social change. earn sociological research methods and theories with a focus on social justice, diversity and inequality.
Career possibilities: » ommunity development worker » Cultural resource manager » istoric resources officer » Museum/gallery curator
English Study historical and contemporary literature, film and culture. earn how to write and e press yourself with clarity and style. plore elements of storytelling in popular culture from graphic novels to modern fantasy and indie to mainstream films. le your creative writing muscle with poetry, fiction and non-fiction. Participate in field schools, student publications or community-engaged projects. Career possibilities: » Editor » Researcher » Writer » ibrary program coordinator
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nderstand the need for effective, responsive policies in government, business and non-profit sectors and learn how to critique, write and implement policy. Gain practical e perience during a semester-long internship in the world of policy making. Career possibilities: » Policy analyst » Government relations advisor » on-profit policy consultant » Regulatory analyst or regulatory compliance
Sociology
Career possibilities: » Community outreach coordinator » Emergency management consultant » uman or social services officer » Social data and policy analyst