Communications and Critical Thinking (B.A.)
Today’s employers are looking for people who can adapt and change in a world of rapid technological, cultural and social change – exactly what we teach in Communications.
Having multiple careers over the course of your lifetime is becoming the new norm, so why not study in a program that will prepare you for whatever career aspirations lie ahead? As a student in Communications and Critical Thinking – a three-year program exclusive to the Trent University Durham GTA campus – you will incorporate elements from sociology, literature, psychology, philosophy, and economics to develop a thorough and thoughtful approach to problem solving and communication.
Resume Boosters
- Courses that teach the skills to manage a complex project, how to work well with others, and how to write clearly and persuasively
- Undertake and complete presentations on cultural artifacts, podcasts, social media analyses
- Final-year capstone project will have you working on a meaningful local community project, so you can develop and refine crucial skills learned in the classroom
Career Paths
Project Manager; Lawyer; Professional Administrator; Communications Strategist; Research Officer; Corporate Education Planner; Government Worker; Development Officer; Public Relations Specialist
Popular Courses
Happiness: An Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies; Becoming Digital; Write in Time; Workplace Communication; Capstone Project Course
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%