Program Overview
Trent's Gender & Social Justice program interdisciplinarily examines gender, race, class, disability, and sexuality. Students develop critical thinking, communication, and social awareness skills in workshops and community-focused courses, guided by leading researchers and activists. The program offers specializations in Critical Race Studies, Feminist Studies, and Sexuality Studies, and features resume-boosters such as paid coop experience and community-based research projects. Graduates are well-suited for careers in social work, human resources, and human rights advocacy.
Program Outline
As a Gender & Social Justice student, you will have the advantage of drawing upon methods and approaches from the arts, sciences, and social sciences to explore a range of themes in relation to gender, race, class, disability, and sexuality. You will learn to challenge assumptions about feminism, gender, and human inequality and develop your own ideas and approaches to equity and social justice in workshops and community-focused courses. With guidance and mentorship from leading faculty researchers and activists (including Canada Research Chairs), you’ll cultivate strong critical thinking, communication, and social awareness skills increasingly sought after in a variety of sectors, including social work, education, human resources, politics, and business, just to name a few.
Careers:
- Featured: Human Rights Specialist
- Salary Range: $21.50 - $51.28/hr
- Jobs in Canada: 81,000
- 10YR Job Outlook: 32,600
- Source: Government of Canada
- Career Opportunities:
- Lawyer
- Policy Advisor
- Community Development Worker
- Social Worker
- Counsellor
- Healthcare Professional
- Human Rights Advocate
- Researcher
- Program Manager
- Psychologist
- Child Welfare Worker
- Teacher
- Journalist
Other:
- Resume Boosters:
- Graduate with 12 months of paid job experience through the four-year coop stream (available in Peterborough) working with community centres, social services, government agencies, schools or businesses
- Apply your course learning, make connections and earn academic credit through a community-based research project, working with organizations like the Elizabeth Fry Society or the Ontario Public Research Interest Group
- Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding to gain access to awards and bursaries exclusive to Gender & Social Justice students
- Engage with award-winning authors, filmmakers, artists, and 2SLGBTQIA+ activists in creative workshops where you’ll learn to express ideas and champion justice using intellect and creativity
- Specializations:
- Critical Race Studies
- Feminist Studies
- Sexuality Studies
- Popular Courses:
- Gender, Race and Popular Culture
- Criminalizing Women
- Decolonizing Feminisms
- Gender, Sexualities and the Law
- Feminism and Disability
- Troubling Trans: Trans Cultures
- Theories and Resistance: Doing Feminist Research
- Gender and the Environment
- Queer Feminisms
- Fat Studies
- Degrees Offered:
- B.A.
- B.A. (Honours)
- B.A. Co-op (Peterborough Only)
- Locations:
- Durham GTA
- Peterborough
Trent University
Overview:
Trent University is a public university located in Peterborough and Durham, Ontario, Canada. It is recognized as Ontario's top undergraduate university, known for its personalized learning experience and commitment to fostering global citizens. Trent University offers a transformative learning environment that prepares students for leadership and career success.
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Student Life and Campus Experience:
Trent University offers a vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community. Students have access to a wide range of opportunities to get involved, gain career experience, and make lifelong connections. The university boasts picturesque natural environments at both its Peterborough and Durham campuses, providing a unique and engaging learning experience.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Top-ranked undergraduate university in Ontario:
Trent University consistently ranks highly for its overall reputation and academic excellence.High graduate employment rate:
95% of Trent graduates are employed within two years of graduation.Personalized learning experience:
The university emphasizes small class sizes and close faculty-student relationships, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.Strong focus on global citizenship:
Trent University prepares students to be responsible and engaged citizens of the world, equipped to address global challenges.Academic Programs:
Trent University offers over 100 academic programs across various disciplines. The university is particularly known for its strengths in the following areas:
Environmental Studies:
Trent University is a leader in environmental research and education, with a strong focus on sustainability and conservation.Social Sciences and Humanities:
The university offers a wide range of programs in areas such as history, political science, psychology, and sociology.Arts and Culture:
Trent University has a strong arts and culture scene, with a vibrant theatre program, music ensembles, and visual arts studios.Other:
Trent University also offers online learning options, allowing students to access over 100 courses year-round. The university is committed to inclusivity and diversity, with initiatives such as the installation of an ablution station for the Muslim community on campus.
Entry Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites
- Program Requirements:
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
- Co-op Requirements:
- A minimum 80% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
