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TRENTU.CA / School of the Environment / Programs / Undergraduate / Circumpolar Studies (Diploma or Option) / Option in Circumpolar Studies

Option in Circumpolar Studies

The Option in Circumpolar Studies connects students to the emerging field of Arctic and Northern Studies. It is inspired by the importance of the Circumpolar World under conditions of climate change, globalization and unprecedented accessibility of the Circumpolar region to the outside world.

This interdisciplinary option will be of importance for students engaged in political studies, geography and natural sciences, legal and health studies, history, cultural and indigenous studies, and the study of Canada more broadly. It is also of importance for students engaged in political studies, geography and natural sciences, legal and health studies, history, cultural and Indigenous studies, and the study of Canada more broadly. 

Requirements: Students who have fulfilled the requirements for an Honours or a General degree in any subject may graduate with an Option in Circumpolar Studies if they have successfully completed the courses listed below.

The Option in Circumpolar Studies consists of the following 4.0 credits:

  • 2.5 GEOG credits from of GEOG 1045H, GEOG-ERST 2320H, 2330H, GEOG 2811H, 3390H and GEOG-CAST 3640H
  • 0.5 ERST credit consisting of ERST-INDG 3740H or GEOG 3904H
  • 1.0 INDG credit consisting of INDG 3745H and 3750H 

Diploma in Circumpolar Studies

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      • Diploma in Circumpolar Studies
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