2016 Trent University Durham Viewbook

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CHALLENGE THE WAY YOU THINK INTERACTIVE LEARNING AT ITS BEST

LEARN BY DOING

At Trent, “interactive” means connecting with your profs and other students, in a dynamic exchange of ideas.

You’ll find connecting and collaborating is easier here at Trent because of our size and our faculty’s commitment to teaching.

Through experiential learning and hands-on research opportunities, you can work side-by-side with leading faculty on research projects on campus and in the community, gaining valuable real-world experience.

“The in-depth and sometimes intense discussions at Trent University Durham build your ability to probe into the heart of the matter – which is essential for success in any career, especially as a lawyer, working both inside and outside the courtroom.”

Oliver Cooper ‘01, Trent University Durham graduate, Sociology Partner at McGillen, Keay and Cooper Law

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ARE YOU IN?

… AND IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES CREATE YOUR OWN DEGREE

TOPS IN SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Combine different disciplines and take courses from programs across social sciences and humanities.

English and Psychology?

Business and Media Studies?

The possibilities are yours to create.

From renewable entrance scholarships to full tuition for 90%+, Trent invests more in scholarships and bursaries than any other university of our size in Canada.

Conveniently located in the GTA, Trent University Durham provides the ideal learning environment – close to home and small enough to make connections that will last a lifetime.

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WELCOME TO TRENT UNIVERSITY DURHAM

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UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY IN ONTARIO

Maclean’s Magazine University Rankings

94% OF STUDENTS ARE SATISFIED

WITH THE OVERALL QUALITY OF THEIR TRENT EDUCATION

Canadian University Survey Consortium, 2012

95% OF STUDENTS ARE HAPPY THEY CHOSE TRENT Canadian University Survey Consortium, 2012

88% OF TRENT GRADS ARE EMPLOYED SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION

92% OF TRENT GRADS ARE EMPLOYED TWO YEARS AFTER GRADUATION

LEADER IN STUDENT SATISFACTION Trent University Durham outranks Ontario universities in 9 of 10 categories, including studentfaculty interaction and supportive environment.

National Survey on Student Engagement (NSSE), 2014

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AMONG TOP 1,000

UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD

Center for World University Rankings

# 1 FOR SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

Full tuition for top scholars with 90%+ Maclean’s Magazine University Rankings primarily undergraduate category, 2014

#4 RESEARCH UNIVERSITY IN CANADA Re$earch Infosource Canada’s Research Universities of the Year, 2014

2 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNERS

Professor Chris Furgal, who teaches undergraduates, and notable alumnus, Dr. James Orbinski

PROGRAMS

CONTENTS

18 Business Administration

20 History

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Specialization in:

20 Human Resources Management

− Entrepreneurship

8 New Programs and Campus Expansion

− Human Resource Management

20 Media Studies NEW

− Marketing

21 Psychology

Postgraduate Certificate NEW

10 Student Life

18 Business & Arts

21 Social Work NEW

12 Scholarships and Bursaries

19 Anthropology

21 Sociology

19 Child and Youth Care NEW

22 Teacher Education Stream

14 Study Abroad

19 Child and Youth Studies NEW

16 Academic Excellence

19 Communications & Critical

18 Academic Programs

Thinking NEW 19 English Literature

22 Admission Requirements 23 Campus Events 24 Connect with Us

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EXPLORE OUR CAMPUS DURHAM QUICK FACTS CAMPUS 1,000 students 18:1 student-faculty ratio 11 countries represented by diverse student body

PART-TIME FRIENDLY

with concentrated blocks of classes

3 City of Oshawa recreation centres Trent students can access

FULLY-EQUIPPED LIBRARY and resource centre

FREE PARKING

REGION 149,607 population of Oshawa

40 minutes to Union Station in downtown Toronto

TOP 10 COMMUNITY for new residents in Canada

HOME TO

2015 Pan Am Games 33 museums and galleries Ontario Philharmonic Cinechats film series Concerts in the Park Maple Syrup Festival

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A TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN THE EAST GTA

AN URBAN VIBE IN A CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY With a robust 40-year history in the Durham Region and a new campus opened in 2010, Trent University Durham provides an abundance of opportunities for student engagement. Located in the East GTA in Oshawa, minutes north of Highway 401 and the Oshawa GO Station, Trent’s Durham campus offers a learning experience that is the perfect blend of urban life and close-knit campus community. Nearby, you can enjoy a vibrant greenbelt, parks and beaches, state-of-the-art sports facilities, premier shopping centres and a thriving arts and entertainment scene.

“Trent University Durham is a great place.

I love the small classes, professors are enthusiastic about what they teach, and the quality of education you get here is amazing.”

Brittini Andrew, Anthropology student

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JOIN AN EXPANDING CAMPUS IN OSHAWA NEW PROGRAMS FOR 2016 AND 2017 NEW

Program offerings at Trent University Durham are expanding every year.

New programs for 2016: • Child & Youth Studies B.A* • Child and Youth Care B.A.* • Communications & Critical Thinking B.A. New programs coming in 2017 include: • Environmental Health B.A.* • Entrepreneurship Postgraduate Certificate • Management Postgraduate Certificate • Masters in Management*

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CAMPUS EXPANSION & DEVELOPMENT

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See something you like?

Enrol in Trent now and switch to one of our new programs in 2017.

At Trent, it’s easy to do that. * pending Ministry approval

Trent University Durham’s modern Thornton Road Campus may only be five years old, but the University’s presence in the Durham Region goes back four decades. Since 1974, Trent University Durham has been granting degrees in the region.

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OSHAWA CAMPUS EXPANS

The University has exciting plans for future development and expansion. With dynamic new academic programs being added each year, and plans to grow our student body to 2,500, plans are underway to create beautiful new spaces and state-of-the-art facilities for Trent University Durham students.

Working with the city, the community, and our students, discussions and plans are underway to expand our campus on Thornton Road. We are exploring adding new lab spaces and lecture halls, a student centre, academic offices, on-campus residence, and more. It’s an exciting time to be a student at Trent University Durham!

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… BE PART OF A PROMISING FUTURE “The ’New

Don’t see your institution listed here?

Trent gives maximum credit for your educational experience from any college or university.

DIPLOMA TO DEGREE PATHWAYS

Trent University Durham is Ontario’s most transfer credit friendly institution. Thanks to ongoing and growing collaborations and agreements with universities and colleges spanning the GTA and Eastern Ontario, it’s easy for students to maximize their credits earned and transfer their educational experience to complete a Trent degree.

“The Pathways program opened up an opportunity to go to university and complete my degree and not have to start back in first year. My transition to Trent was seamless and very successful.”

Katelyn Cowling, Trent University Durham Business Pathway Program

Choose from 13 diploma-to-degree transfer pathway options between Trent University Durham and Durham College, Seneca College, Fleming College, Loyalist College, and more, to transfer from diplomas in: • • • • •

Business General Arts and Science Liberal Arts Media, Art and Design Social Sciences

You can earn both a college diploma and a Trent University degree in a fraction of the time.

It’s the best of both worlds and supports your pathway to success professionally with hands-on training and academic learning foundations.

Durham’ is an exciting place to be a student in 2016. Located in the Eastern GTA with easy access by car, bus and GO train, Trent University Durham provides a quality education in a studentfriendly environment.”

Joe Muldoon, head, Trent University Durham

A REGION BRIMMING WITH BIG IDEAS New infrastructure, a thriving downtown, world-class graduates, and a growing population – it’s no wonder the City of Oshawa was recognized in 2015 as a Top 10 Small City of the Future.* In 2014, Oshawa was also ranked fourth among major Canadian cities for its entrepreneurial policy by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

The Region of Durham is an exciting and dynamic place to live and learn. * fDi Intelligence

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Community Impact At Trent University Durham, we are proud to be part of and to give back to the Durham community. One of the many ways we do this is through our new HUMANITIES 101 program. Launched in 2014, Humanities 101 is a free, 10-week non-credit community-based outreach program designed to provide access

to higher education to those in the Durham Region who might face barriers – financial or otherwise – and provide the community with opportunities for lifelong learning. trentu.ca/durham/humanities101

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STUDENT LIFE: GET INVOLVED SUPPORTING YOUR ACADEMIC JOURNEY We offer a wide variety of programs and services which will allow you to develop communications and critical thinking skills that are considered essential by employers. As a start, work with peer mentors who understand your perspective and can share their experience, join an intramural sports team, choose from or start your own student-run association or club through the Trent Durham Students Association (TDSA), and enjoy guest lectures and special events such as TEDx, Black History Month and “Opportunity Jam Durham.”

“Getting a degree at Trent University Durham has given me the opportunity to shape my own future, and walk my own path.

This is a phenomenal school that has provided me with leadership opportunities, a great group of friends, and a strong education.

No matter who you are or where you plan to go in life, our school truly has a place for everyone.”

– Kelly Vanleyden ’08, History

PARTNERS IN SOCIAL INNOVATION

RESIDENCE GUARANTEE FOR DURHAM STUDENTS

Trent University Durham has developed a partnership with a local social innovation leader “Community Innovation Lab” and is collaborating on a number of exciting projects to kick-start youth entrepreneurship and economic innovation in the area. Many of these projects are open and available to Trent University Durham students. Find out more

First-year students at Trent University Durham can enjoy the residence experience, thanks to a partnership with Durham College and UOIT. Apply by the deadline, and your spot in residence is guaranteed. trentu.ca/oshawa/housing

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Academics are just the beginning of your Trent University Durham experience

ENWEYING: “THE WAY WE SPEAK TOGETHER” As a leader in Indigenous education, Trent values indigeneity and the knowledge, perspective, and voice students of Indigenous heritage bring to the Trent community.

Self-identification Self-identifying your Indigenous ancestry helps ensure we provide the best cultural and support services possible. trentu.ca/fphl

Indigenous Cultural Events

Student Support & Services

Join us throughout the year at our many Indigenous cultural events – from visiting our tipi to traditional teachings and hands-on workshops, there are plenty of opportunities for students and the community to listen and learn about Indigenous culture and tradition.

Our faculty, staff and students are here to help you make the most of your university experience and to help prepare you for success in the world beyond Trent. As a Trent University Durham student, you can access all of the following services: Academic Advising • Accessibility Advising • Career Counselling • Financial Aid • Indigenous Student Support • Leadership Programming • Learner Support Services • Peer Mentoring • Personal Counselling • Trent International Program and Study Abroad

Athletics & Recreation Staying active and finding a healthy balance are essential to your success in a wellrounded university career. Trent University Durham students enjoy membership to all City of Oshawa recreation facilities including the Civic Recreational Complex right next door, with access to an indoor soccer stadium, pool, aerobics studio, weight room, indoor track, tennis, squash and badminton courts.

Join the Excalibur Trent University Durham athletes are also welcomed and encouraged to try-out for the Excalibur varsity teams in Peterborough.

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TRENT IS #1 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES At Trent, we believe in rewarding academic excellence and supporting an accessible education for all. You won’t find another university in Canada that invests more in scholarships and bursaries than Trent – and all of our scholarships are renewable each year.

OUR ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP GUARANTEE

$25,000

Achieve an average of 80% or higher in your final year of high school and you automatically receive an entrance scholarship to Trent. Achieve an average of 90% or higher and your tuition is free.

Even if your final average decreases from the time the scholarship offer was made, you will not lose your entrance scholarship, as long as you still meet the minimum admission requirements outlined in your Offer of Admission. That’s our guarantee to you.

And, if your final admissions average increases, you will be eligible for an even larger scholarship – potentially as much as full tuition!

OVER 4 YEARS Maintain a 90%+ average and your full tuition is covered each year you’re at Trent! * Conditions apply.

Visit trentu.ca/fulltuition

Trent University National Renewable Entrance Scholarship for Canadian Students Our renewable entrance scholarships reward you for your academic achievement throughout all four years of your undergraduate studies – no application required!

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

ADMISSION AVERAGE

MAX SCHOLARSHIP POTENTIAL

DETAILS

Secondary Students

95% 90-94% 85-89% 80-84%

$25,000 $25,000 $6,000 $4,000

Full tuition x 4 years* Full tuition x 4 years* $1,500 x 4 years $1,000 x 4 years

Transfer Students

95% 90-94% 85-89% 80-84%

$12,000 $10,000 $6,000 $4,000

$3,000 x 4 years $2,500 x 4 years $1,500 x 4 years $1,000 x 4 years

Trent University Prestigious Scholarships

Explore some of the other generous scholarships available to new Trent students.

Applications are due April 1, 2016. trentu.ca/scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP NAME

CRITERIA

ADMISSION AVERAGE

MAX SCHOLARSHIP POTENTIAL

YEAR 1

YEAR 2, 3 AND 4

The Champlain Scholarship

Awarded to two entering students of exceptionally high academic achievement and promise

90% or above

$25,000

Full tuition

Full tuition/year

Full tuition

$5,000/year

Awarded to an entering student who has shown outstanding leadership and involvement in his/her community, as well as academic achievement

90% or above

Full tuition

Full tuition/year

Full tuition

$4,500/year

Awarded to several entering students of outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement

90% or above

Full tuition

Full tuition/year

Full tuition

$3,750/year

Awarded to an entering student of outstanding academic and extra-curricular achievement who has been awarded a medal or an honourable mention for a senior-level project at a Canada Wide Science Fair within the past two years

90% or above

Full tuition

Full tuition/year

Full tuition

$3,750/year

The Board of Governor’s Leadership Scholarship

Special Admission Scholarship

Canada Wide Science Fair Scholarship

80-89%

$25,000

80-89%

$25,000

80-89%

80-89%

$25,000

* Full tuition scholarships are renewable at a minimum average of 90% in at least FIVE credits. Students renewing between 80-89% will receive the amounts reflected in the chart for transfer students. For up to date scholarship conditions and values, visit trentu.ca/financialaid

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HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? Estimated Average Budget for an Academic Year LIVING ON CAMPUS Tuition $6,221 Ancillary Fees $1,579 Books & Supplies $1,600 *Residence Room & Board $8,400-11,600 Personal $2,000 Total $19,475 – $22,675 LIVING OFF CAMPUS Tuition $6,221 Ancillary Fees $1,579 Books & Supplies $1,600 **Off-campus Housing $6,500 Personal $2,000 Total $17,575

APPLYING TO A PROGRAM IN THE HUMANITIES? Trent University offers $500 to students beginning their studies in this important field of study. Conditions apply.

These costs represent an eight-month budget (based on 2015-16 costs). Your costs may decrease depending on personal lifestyle, number of trips home, long distance calls, new or used books, etc. * Includes residence dining plan ** Estimate based on eight months of rent (shared occupancy, utilities, laundry and groceries).

trentu.ca/humanitiesaward Look for this symbol on the academic program pages for eligible programs.

See page 13 for specific residence and dining plan fees.

WHAT FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE? Many students need some form of financial assistance in order to pursue their academic career. Our financial aid team will work with you to find ways to help cover the costs of your university education. In addition to scholarships, there are several options available, including: ENTRANCE AND IN-COURSE BURSARIES Trent University offers an entrance and in-course bursaries to students with a demonstrated financial need. Bursaries, unlike loans, do not need to be repaid. trentu.ca/financialaid/bursaries.php

“Trent University Durham is a campus based around the needs of working people who want both a career and advancement in their education.”

Tiffany Shand, Sociology and Media Studies 2014 recipient of the Fern A. Rahmel Trent University Durham Bursary, awarded to women over 25 of proven academic ability

GOVERNMENT LOANS & GRANTS Funded by federal and provincial governments, interest-free loans and non-repayable grants are available to students throughout their academic careers. Visit canlearn.ca ONTARIO TUITION GRANT

TRENT WORK STUDY PROGRAM TWSP provides part-time jobs on campus for students who are receiving OSAP or student aid from another province. Positions range from tour guides, athletic instructors, lifeguards, club and group assistants, research assistants, and more. Full details are available at trentu.ca/financialaid/bursaries_twsp.php PART-TIME JOBS Many students find work on or off-campus while attending Trent. The Student Job Board and other local community listings are a great place to begin your job search.

A full listing of scholarships, awards, and bursaries is available at trentu.ca/financialaid

“I won a scholarship through the Human Resources Professionals Association of Durham. This scholarship has helped me pay for school and taken the weight off of my shoulders allowing me to enjoy school even more.”

Marisa Vipond, Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

Eligible students can apply for a 30% off tuition grant from the Ontario government. For complete eligibility requirements visit ontario.ca/30off TRENT UNIVERSITY DURHAM 2016

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TAKE YOUR EDUCATION GLOBAL TRENT: WHERE THE WORLD LEARNS TOGETHER At Trent, you are part of a diverse and vibrant community that will support you in your studies, and beyond.

The Trent International Program (TIP) provides service, support, information, and a sense of home to students from countries all over the world who have chosen Trent. Whether you are coming from Barrie or Botswana, you can get involved in global discussions with people from several different countries right here on our campus.

STUDY ABROAD OPENS DOORS “In school we learn so much about theories.

Being in Thailand, and in the village, gave me a chance to do research first-hand with the people that were most impacted.

That’s when I realized that this was the work I wanted to be doing.”

A year abroad experience helped recent International Development Studies and Indigenous Studies grad Jennifer Boyce secure a highly competitive internship with the United Nations (U.N.) in Thailand

Cultural Studies student Joanne Richardson takes in the scenery in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China

STUDY AND LEARN ABROAD Your doorway to an amazing world view, the Trent International Program (TIP) offers several international study programs for you to choose from, each giving you a unique opportunity to get where you want to go.

Fit a semester or year abroad seamlessly into your university experience through one of our formal exchanges with more than 50 universities. Choose from more than 40 countries from Iceland to Australia.

Where do you want to study?

Australia – Barbados – Belize – Botswana – China – Czech Republic – Ecuador – England – Finland – France – Germany – Ghana – Hungary – Iceland – India – Italy – Jamaica – Japan – Malaysia – Malta – Mauritius – Mexico – Norway – Poland – Scotland – South Africa – South Korea – Spain – Switzerland – Taiwan – Hong Kong – Thailand – Trinidad & Tobago – Turkey – United States – Wales trentu.ca/studyabroad Plaza San Francisco in Quito, Ecuador captured by International Development Studies student Candace Ellison

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Want to live your education in a global way? Trent offers a wide-range of study abroad options that will allow you to internationalize your degree.

STUDY ABROAD AND CHANGE YOUR WORLDVIEW Study abroad opportunities are available in every program and major. Choose from:

Exchange Program Trent’s partnerships with universities around the world make it very easy for you to study abroad through an exchange program, which swaps two students – you spend a semester or year abroad in a chosen country and a student from that country comes to Trent. If our exchange program doesn’t offer the destination you want, we will help you set up a personalized study abroad at the school of your choice.

Department Year Abroad Some of Trent’s departments offer their own programs for you to take your classes overseas and on-location, so you can experience firsthand what you’re studying.

Enroll in one of Trent’s field schools in Belize, or try a field course in Taiwan.

International Internship You can gain international knowledge and cultural insight, all while having a once-in-a-lifetime experience working overseas. Whether it’s for a couple of months or a year, Trent can get you there.

Forensic Science student Patrick Muelles finds a quiet place to study in Innsbruck, Austria

Summer Abroad If you’re looking to go abroad for a summer, Trent will give you credit for it. You can have the same international experience in between academic years.

Volunteer Abroad You will learn a lot at Trent. We can help you turn your knowledge into action on the international stage through a volunteer opportunity in the country of your choice.

While studying abroad in Australia, Psychology student Hayley Blake checks scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef off her bucket list

Our Commitment to International Students TIP recognizes the contributions of our international students with many significant scholarships and awards, helping to make the transition to studying in Canada, and at Trent, a little easier. We also invite you to participate in additional extracurricular programs, seek out campus mentors to help you achieve your leadership goals, and attend regular forums where you can meet other like-minded scholars. trentu.ca/international Ryan Smith, Business Administration student, takes in the sights of Todaiji Temple in Nara, Japan

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE TRAIN YOUR BRAIN AT ONTARIO’S #1 UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY Trent offers an impressive range of academically rigorous programs across the arts and sciences, as well as professional and specialty programs, with all the benefits of high-quality research and exemplary teaching within a personal, close-knit community. No wonder Trent has been named Ontario’s #1 primarily undergraduate* university four years in a row. * Maclean’s University Rankings

LEARN ALONGSIDE LEADING EXPERTS Learning from and working alongside faculty who are experts in their field, you will discover how to think critically and analytically, develop the skills to work as a team and collaborate in group settings, embrace multiple perspectives, and gain the experience and confidence employers and grad schools look for.

Meet faculty from the program that interests you at trentu.ca/durham Historian, bestselling author, screenwriter and Trent alumnus, Dr. Robert Wright inspires his students to think about Canadian history, foreign policy and sovereignty issues. Dr. Wright, a professor of History at Trent University Durham, is the award-winning author of seven books, including The Night Canada Stood Still and Our Man in Tehran: Ken Taylor and the Iran Hostage Crisis (2010), which was turned into a full-length, critically-acclaimed documentary film, co-written by Dr. Wright.

PRE-LAW? PRE-MED? TRENT STUDENTS HAVE A TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS

EXPAND YOUR DEGREE Students can complement their degrees with a range of courses available at both the Durham and Peterborough campuses. Courses at Trent University Durham include Environmental Studies, Cultural Studies, French, Indigenous Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Gender and Women’s Studies, Canadian Studies, Computing and Information Systems, Economics and International Development Studies.

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Considering law, medicine or another professional designation? Trent has a tradition of helping students build a comprehensive framework in both the arts and sciences that provides a unique advantage when applying to law school, medical school, graduate or professional programs. Trent grads continually receive feedback that they demonstrate exceptional writing, analytical and critical thinking skills, preparing them exceptionally well to succeed in their next degree too.

“My experience and education at Trent has enabled and prepared me to get into one of the best law schools in Canada.”

Jami Lenis, fourth-year, Psychology, Trent University Durham

The goal of a Trent education is to equip students with the passion, confidence, skills and intellectual rigour to advance their careers, their communities and the world.

THE MOST POWERFUL SEARCH ENGINE

IS BETWEEN YOUR EARS Your brain. What if you could teach it to think better? At Trent University, we believe you can. Our collaborative learning environment allows students to have meaningful interaction with professors and fellow students-where every voice is heard and debate is encouraged. That is when real thinking happens.

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“CO-OP AND INTERNSHIPS” THE TRENT WAY TRENT COMMUNITY RESEARCH CENTRE

ON-CAMPUS WORK EXPERIENCE

Through the Trent Community Research Centre (TCRC), students undertake supervised research projects with non-profit and government organizations right in the community to gain academic credit and on-the-job experience. It’s like co-op, but better trentcentre.ca

Explore the student job board and discover endless opportunities to gain valuable work experience right here on campus.

UNPARALLELED UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Housed within the BBA program, internship opportunities are available in a variety of business sectors within the Durham Region, to students enrolled in various programs at Trent.

At Trent, undergrads are part of research projects and teams led by world-class faculty and experts in their fields, gaining invaluable skills and experience that will prepare you for graduate school and beyond.

GLOBAL WORK EXPERIENCES Incorporate international experiential learning into your degree program through a field placement, research project, intensive language program, or internship. Trent students have done business in Hong Kong, supported health care in Honduras, excavated ruins in Belize, taught in England, and studied pink dolphins in Taiwan.

“Through my internship, I was able to use theories and concepts learned in class and put them to practical use. It was a great way to add more handson experience to my resume.”

Adrian Rattan, Business Administration graduate

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The Trent Business Advantage At Trent, we recognize the integral role innovative and creative thinking plays in the world of business. That’s why our popular Business Program offers all the advantages of a traditional Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and more.

Trent’s BBA focuses on economics, management and entrepreneurship. We are also the only university in Canada to offer a wide range of joint majors in Business Administration, allowing you to combine business courses with other areas of interest. The Trent advantage allows you to combine your passions and interests and cross boundaries, no matter which program or major you are interested in.

“At Trent I wasn’t just a passive recipient of knowledge, but rather a co-creator of my own intellectual capacity.”

Don Tapscott ‘66, Trent University chancellor, alumnus, bestselling author and one of the world’s top five business thinkers

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Prepare to be part of the next generation of leaders, business professionals and entrepreneurs.

Through an integrated approach spanning corporate, selfemployment, online, small business and other models, you will learn fundamentals of leadership, management, gaining a deep understanding of the organization of business and its role in a changing world.

Your studies will include a broad foundation of business knowledge through delivery of core courses across business areas beginning in first year. Choose to focus in one of several specializations, or connect your interest in business with other study areas through Trent’s commitment to interdisciplinary learning.

1 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – focus on economics, management and entrepreneurship

• Specialize in Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and Marketing

Business and Arts (JointMajor B.A.)

• Acquire real-world professional experience through a variety of opportunities, including upper year for-credit internships, community-based research projects, the Trent Business Students’ Association, and national student business competitions

arts courses from English and Cultural Studies to Sociology and Psychology

opportunities, such as Human Resources Management, Entrepreneurship and Marketing, available in Durham

• Transfer pathways available from Durham College, Fleming College & Loyalist College.

3 BBA with Specialization – inquire about specialization

4 Business Administration Minor – combine business as a minor

with literally any other Arts or Science major – if you can imagine it, you can do it in business at Trent

Popular Courses

• Apply to be a Justin Chiu Scholar for an exclusive internship with China’s top asset management developers

• Benefit from a human-scale approach to teaching, and the knowledge and expertise of a dedicated alumni community of business leaders and mentors

2 Business and Arts B.A. – combine business courses with any

Corporate, Small-Business and Non-Profit Leader / Accountant / CEO / Investment Banking / Indigenous Business Development / Marketing / Public Relations / Human Resources / Entrepreneur / Arts Administration / Asset Management / Consultant / International Business / Fundraiser

Management Skills; Entrepreneurship; Financial Accounting; Leadership, Training and Development: A CrossCultural Approach; Ethics and Capitalism; Advertising

Why Trent?

FOUR WAYS TO DO BUSINESS AT TRENT UNIVERSTIY DURHAM

Career Paths

The joint major (B.A.) allows students to combine business with any other academic interest.

Why Trent?

• Study in the only university in Canada to offer a wide range of joint majors in Business Administration for more career choice and flexibility • Create a unique educational focus based on your interests with an interdisciplinary knowledge base • Pursue a fourth-year “legacy project” that will leave a lasting impact from your time at Trent.

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Child and Youth Studies/Care (B.A.)*

Communications & Critical Thinking (B.A.) The new NEW Communications and Critical Thinking degree program answers the call by employers for excellent communicators, problem solvers, and lifelong learners. You will be highly competitive in a job market that increasingly stresses the need for employees who can adapt and change in a world of rapid technological, cultural, and social change. This unique program offers interdisciplinary learning that gives you practical experience through exciting opportunities in community-based research and involvement in your third year.

This program will provide you with the kind of critical thinking and communications skills that an education grounded in the social sciences and humanities makes possible.

Plagues and Peoples; Freaks and Geeks: The Anthropology of Subcultures and CyberCultures; Culture and Food; The Archaeology of Climate Change; Environmental Archaeology; Mortuary Archaeology; The Anthropology of Religion

A unique new interdisciplinary degree NEW program, Child and Youth Studies/Care focuses on how children and youth learn through play. With a strong foundation in sociology and psychology, this degree inspires students to think about child and youth development through the eyes of a child. You will learn about child and youth rights and legal issues, and how children develop emotionally, socially, intellectually and physically.

You will also gain a deep understanding of how to apply playful pedagogies for learning, especially in the areas of math and language. The program also has a rich focus on creative engagement, theatre and the arts. Choose from two degree options: (1) a four-year honours degree in Child and Youth Studies, which includes a placement course and provides graduates with the option to directly access Trent’s B.Ed. program through a limited number of reserved spaces; or (2) a general degree in Child and Youth Care, offered in collaboration with Durham College, through which you will receive a three-year Trent University general degree and a two-year Child and Youth Worker (CYW) diploma from Durham College. As a graduate of either degree, you will find success working in a variety of areas, including residential treatment centers, school boards, community programs, hospitals, and Children’s Aid Societies

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Anthropology (B.A. or B.Sc.) Anthropology is the study of the human experience, from our earliest ancestors to contemporary digital society.

You will learn to see humankind as complex social and biological beings with the capacity for language and culture. Drawing on insights from archaeology, and cultural, linguistic, and biological anthropology, you will explore the extraordinary variability in human adaptation, organization and belief, and how the common circumstances we face unite us.

Why Trent?

• Study with renowned researchers in one of the most highly regarded programs in Canada • Participate in an archaeological field school in Belize or Ontario • Spend a year abroad in Ghana, Ecuador, Thailand, or France Career Paths Archaeologist / Public Service / Cultural and Heritage Consultant / Environmental Impact Assessor / Ethnographer / Forensic Anthropologist / Immigration and Human Rights / Public Health / Medical Anthropologist / Museum Curator / Program Manager Popular Courses

Transfer Pathways available from Durham College, Fleming College and Seneca College. trentu.ca/commstudies

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Programs eligible for the Humanities Award.

Conditions apply. trentu.ca/humanitiesaward

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English Literature (B.A.) Studying English Literature at Trent will prepare you for any career that demands creativity, critical inquiry, and strong communication and writing skills. Explore history and culture through language, with literature courses spanning the medieval centuries to the global world of today. Seminar and workshop classes provide opportunities for discussion, critical thinking, and one-on-one interaction with leading scholars.

Why Trent?

• Develop a solid foundation for graduate studies in M.A./Ph.D. and/or professional studies • Engage with authors during guest lectures and study with award-winning faculty dedicated to teaching and research • Explore alternative learning methods, including dramatic performances, music, peerassessed active learning, blogging, or take your love of books international through the Barbara Rooke Travel Prize • Transfer Pathways available from Durham College, Fleming College and Seneca College.

Career Paths Broadcaster / Journalist / Librarian / Public Relations Specialist / Teacher / Writer / Translator / Archivist / Editor / Communications Strategist / Arts Critic / Researcher / Content Manager / Content MAnager / Marketing Specialist Popular Courses American Horror; CanLit; Shakespeare for the Classroom and Stage; Creative Writing; Children’s Literature; Literature & Globalization; Medieval & Romance; Popular Fiction; Producing Punk; American Literature; Modern Irish Literature; Theatre & Journalism; Writing the Body; SickLit trentu.ca/durham/english

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History (B.A.) As a student studying History at Trent, you will have the opportunity to engage with award-winning historians and an array of global specialties including: Europe, Canada, US, Russia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and world expansion, from the Middle Ages to the 21st Century. You will develop exceptional research and communication skills that can be applied across many career options.

Why Trent?

• Benefit from small group discussion seminars taught by award-winning faculty • Choose courses thematically, such as the Holocaust, incarceration, the Vietnam War or the family and sexuality, or by time period and location, such as the modern Middle East, Africa, Pre-Confederation Canada, or medieval Europe • Spend a year studying abroad at one of many partner universities around the world, or in Peterborough studying Museum Management

“Because we have small class sizes at Trent University Durham, we get a unique opportunity to engage students through demonstrations and interacting. It isn’t a professor standing up at the front of class just lecturing, students get the opportunity to apply what they are learning to their everyday life.”

Dr. Nancie Im-Bolter, associate professor, Psychology

• Transfer Pathways available from Durham College, Fleming College and Seneca College.

Career Paths Curator / Historic Preservation Officer / Teacher/ Journalist / Historical Consultant / Diplomatic Corps/ Military / Politician / Lawyer / Archivist / Producer / Administration / Writer / Librarian / Civil Servant Popular Courses Ten Days That Shook the World; The Environmental Crisis: From the Atomic Bomb to Global Warming; The History of Madness; The Soviet Experiment; Canadian History through Murder, Execution, Assassination, and Suicide; Medieval Warfare; European Fascism trentu.ca/durham/history

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Human Resources Management – Postgraduate Certificate While studying Human Resource Management (HRM) at Trent, students will consider not just what organizations do, but what human resources should do, and why. It is an experience where we seek to develop the HR thinkers of the future, helping to lead the organizations of the future. The program approaches the topic of Human Resource Management – understanding how to attract and manage employees in today’s organizations – from a balanced perspective, weighing the needs of both employers and employees. This intensive postgraduate certificate program includes 11 half-year courses in Human Resources, Accounting, and Economics, which make up the course requirements for the CHRP designation once candidates pass the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) National Knowledge Exam.™ The program may be completed in one year of full-time studies, or in two or more years through part-time studies.

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Media Studies (B.A.) Drawing from courses in Anthropology and Cultural Studies to Business Administration and Computer and Information Studies, you will study complex questions about society and the media through an interdisciplinary lens.

You will explore the ways in which information in the digital age is consumed, lived, and organized, and how contemporary media environments differ from those in the past. Your studies will include research on media institutions, the depiction of women, theories of ideology, and so on, but you will also study how the media shapes our world by engaging in critical media practices – you will make memes, bend circuits, shoot films, deliver radio broadcasts, use a 3D printer, and more.

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Why Trent?

• Study an interdisciplinary curriculum, with a practical and theoretical emphasis on new media • Develop skills in communications, critical and analytical thinking, and ethical practice • Gain in-depth knowledge of how the media works and the communication skills needed to use it effectively • Transfer Pathways available from Durham College.

Career Paths Advertising and Marketing / Teaching / Journalism / Cultural Production / TV, Radio or Internet Documentary Production / Media Consultancy / Communications / Content Manager / Media Arts Popular Courses Media and Society; Virtual Worlds: The Anthropology of Online Communities; Issues in Global Media; Digital Culture; Multimedia and Design trentu.ca/durham/mediastudies

Psychology (B.A. or B.Sc.) Psychology is defined as the scientific study of behaviour and the mind. You will study the principles of behaviour through lectures, labs, seminars and research. Opportunities for participation in ongoing faculty research include areas such as sleep, dreams, sexuality, anxiety, emotional intelligence, health, learned resourcefulness, language impairment, attachment, development, personality, crosscultural psychology, perception and memory. You will acquire both research skills and a broadly-based background in the basic content of the discipline, combined with the opportunity at upper levels to focus on more specialized topics.

Why Trent?

• Connect with renowned faculty in many areas of specialization and get involved in their research • Develop your problem solving, inter-personal relations and critical thinking while learning to understand, interpret and evaluate research • Undertake an undergraduate independent research thesis or research practicum supervised by award-winning faculty • Transfer Pathways available from Durham College, Fleming College and Seneca College.

Career Paths Advertising / Therapist / Counsellor / Crisis Intervention Officer / Human Resources / Marketing / Police Officer / Rehabilitation Advisor / Social Worker / Sports Psychologist / Technology and Design Popular Courses Personality Theory; Cognitive Psychology; Child Development; Physiological Psychology; Dreams and Dreaming; Abnormal Psychology; Health Psychology trentu.ca/durham/psychology

Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) The challenging field of Social Work provides essential supports to communities by helping its individuals, groups, and families meet their basic human needs while simultaneously working towards creating the conditions necessary for social change and equality. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum grounded in social justice, human rights, and cultural awareness, you will develop a strong foundation of clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and social responsibility.

Students must apply to enter into the professional years in year 3. Admission will be limited and offered on a competitive process.

The professional years (years 3 and 4) will focus exclusively on social work theory and practice, including more than 700 hours of supervised placement.

Why Trent?

• Emphasis on social justice and social action • Development of leadership skills for the non-profit sector • Social work as a political act • Our motto: Passionate; practical, prepared and professional Career Paths Counselling / Community Developer / Child Welfare / Corrections / Medical Social Work / Social Policy Analyst Popular Courses Introduction to Social Work; Introduction to Social Welfare; Social Work Leadership; Antioppressive Child Welfare; Integrated Feminist Trauma Models; trentu.ca/durham/socialwork

Sociology (B.A.) Sociology is the study of society and the processes and patterns of social relations that influence our everyday world. Rooted in the social sciences and inspired by a passion for social justice, this program engages students in understanding and acting on the consequences of social change. You will explore and question diverse cultures, social experiences, dynamics of power and inequality, and global changes that forge relations between individuals, groups, institutions and societies. Through a broad range of courses you will complete your studies with a heightened understanding of human relationships and society.

A sociology degree is an excellent foundation for law school, teachers college, social work or similar programs.

Why Trent?

• Study in small group settings with award-winning faculty • Engage in experiential learning opportunities and conduct community-based research projects with local agencies • Spend a year abroad studying at one of many partner universities around the world • Transfer Pathways available from Durham College, Fleming College and Seneca College.

Career Paths Social and Market Research / Community Development / Social Policy Analysis / Municipal, Provincial, Federal Civil Service / Non-governmental Organization Administration and Service / Nonprofit Sector Services Popular Courses Sociology of Education; Critical Criminology; Sociology of Health and Illness; Sociology of Families and Households; Aging and the Lifecourse; Culture and Society; Sociology of Law; Sociology of the Body trentu.ca/durham/sociology

Teacher Education Stream (B.A. or B.Sc.) This program provides students with a strong foundation for application to a consecutive teacher education program, and ultimately the teaching profession.

It is taken concurrently with an Honours B.A. or B.Sc. degree.

Students gain practical and theoretical knowledge through course work, participation in two workshops per year on current issues in education, and 75 hours (over four years) of experiential placements. Each year, a number of spaces in the Trent Consecutive Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program are reserved for graduates of this Teacher Education Stream.

Why Trent?

• Although completion of the Teacher Education Stream (TES) program does not guarantee admission to the B.Ed. program, the TES provides an outstanding foundation for a later application to the B.Ed., and is recommended as the best pathway to take at Trent for those undergraduate students who know they want to become teachers.

• Workshops linked to the priorities of Ontario curriculum guidelines, including environmental education, Indigenous knowledge, and social justice themes; The Impact Leadership Program and Penpals also support an enriched Trent experience.

• Meets and exceeds the course requirements for applying to the B.Ed. program.

Career Paths Teacher / Child Care Worker / Educational Author / Publisher / Curriculum Developer / Educational Researcher Popular Courses Learning Styles and Teaching Children with Special Needs; Mathematics for Teacher Education; Physical Science for Teacher Education; Environmental Science for Teacher Education trentu.ca/durham/education TRENT UNIVERSITY DURHAM 2016

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS HOW TO APPLY

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMS

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Check the admission requirements for your program choices.

Ontario secondary school students are required to have the following for admissions to all programs:

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Apply online through OUAC (Ontario Universities’ Application Centre). Visit ouac.on.ca

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Select your application type: OUAC 101 or OUAC 105, then follow the steps provided.

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Trent University requires transcripts from all institutions you have attended.

You can find your next steps at trentu.ca/applying

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a minimum of six grade 12 4U or 4M courses • A minimum 70% overall final average calculated using the top six grade 12 4U or 4M courses unless otherwise specified in the chart below • ENG4U with a minimum grade of 60% For programs with additional requirements see the following charts

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

RECOMMENDED COURSES

Anthropology (B.A. or B.Sc.)

A 4U Math for B.Sc.

Business Administration (B.B.A.)

MHF4U or MCV4U

Business and Arts (B.A.)

MHF4U or MCV4U

Child and Youth Studies/Care (B.A.)*

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS For country-specific requirements, program prerequisites, or equivalencies to Ontario curriculum, contact tip@ trentu.ca or visit trentu.ca/international

TRANSFER FROM COLLEGE OR ANOTHER UNIVERSITY

Communications and Critical Thinking (B.A.) English Literature (B.A.) History Media Studies Psychology (B.A. or B.Sc.) Social Work (B.S.W.) Sociology (B.A.)

Transfer from University Applicants transferring to Trent University from an accredited Canadian university must have successfully completed a minimum of one semester, with a final average of 65% to be considered for admission. Individual courses with a minimum grade of 60% will be evaluated for transfer credits.

Transfer from College Applicants who have completed at least one semester in a Canadian community college, with a minimum cumulated average of 65% will be considered for admission. Each course with a minimum grade of 70% will be evaluated for individual transfer credit.

For specific transfer agreements with Ontario colleges, visit trentu.ca/transfer

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A 4U Math

Teacher Education Stream (B.A. or B.Sc.)

75% overall average.

Applicant Profile required: trentu.ca/education For dates and deadlines visit: trentu.ca/applicants

A 4U Math for B.Sc.

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PATHWAYS Trent’s unique General Arts and Science University Transfer programs with colleges are designed for students who want to develop their skills, knowledge, and self-confidence to be successful in university.

Students who complete the two semester college program are eligible to enter a degree program at Trent University in a number of disciplines, beginning in year two, providing their grades meet the required averages.

For more information, contact the Coordinator, Articulation and Transfer Pathways, at 905-435-5102 x5006

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