Program Overview
Trent University's Indigenous diploma programs provide First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students an alternative route to university studies, recognizing Indigenous Knowledge and fostering a supportive learning environment. These programs emphasize career-level skills, with the potential to earn both a diploma and a degree in four years. Graduates can pursue diverse careers in fields such as Indigenous or non-Indigenous government policy, environmental education, and resource management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Trent’s distinctive Indigenous diploma programs give First Nations, Métis, or Inuit students an alternate path into university-level studies. Start your studies here at Trent, a University where Indigenous Knowledge is respected and recognized as a means by which to understand the world. Through our supportive and inclusive environment, students in the diploma programs bring diverse cultures, values, histories, and languages to the classroom while building career-level skills. As the only programs of their kind in Ontario, all of Trent’s Indigenous diploma programs count as credit towards future studies, with the possibility for students to complete both a diploma and a degree within just four years.
Careers:
Career Opportunities
- Indigenous or Non-Indigenous Government Policy Specialist
- Environmental Educator
- Natural Resource Manager or Researcher
- Indigenous Corporate Liaison Officer
- Environmental Lawyer
- Consultant
- Teacher
- Indigenous/Private Sector Liaison
- Park Warden
- Environmental Activist
Other:
Resume Boosters:
- Take hands-on environmental fieldwork courses in Trent’s 11 on-campus nature areas
- Lead a community-based research project and apply your knowledge to assist a local or national organization, including Curve Lake First Nation Band Council, Chiefs of Ontario, The Ayalik Fund, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, or Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG)
- Volunteer with the Trent Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge and Science youth outreach summer camp
Popular Courses:
- Foundation in Indigenous Environmental Studies and Sciences
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems in the Environment
- Indigenous People Health and the Environment
- Canada: The Land
- Sustainable Indigenous Communities
- Indigenous Food Systems
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.
Services Offered:
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 Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
