Canadian Studies (Co-op Available)
How did Canada become the country that it is today, and what does it mean to be Canadian? Explore issues of relevance to Canada’s past and present through a critical examination of themes such as the environment, nationalism, sovereignty, Indigeneity, diversity, and immigration. Canadian Studies will offer you unparalleled insight into the life and history of Canada, and through the program’s co-op stream, you can get a close look at the role it plays in the world and workplaces today. By pursuing a degree in the co-op stream, you’ll graduate with 12 months of work experience and a deep understanding of Canada’s national identity.
Degrees Offered:
- B.A.
- B.A. (Honours)
- Diploma
- B.A. Co-op
Locations:
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Explore your strengths and career interests, and graduate with 12 months of work experience (and income) through the new four-year B.A. co-op option, giving you the competitive edge for future job prospects.
- Undertake a community research project with local museums, not-for-profits and arts organizations
- Study alongside leading Canadian Studies scholars, many of whom are national and international experts in their field
- Participate in and learn from public lectures, seminars and themed symposiums held on-campus throughout the year
- Learn alongside world-renowned faculty in a small-group environment – giving you the advantage for that personal reference for grad school or your first career after graduation
"It is a little bit of everything, so long as it's related to Canada; I have so many interests and this program meant I didn't have to choose between them."
Career Paths:
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Career Opportunities
- Diplomat
- Immigration Officer
- Lawyer
- Policy Analyst
- Public Policy Officer
- Journalist
- Teacher
- Politician
- Historian
- Public Administrator
- Foreign News Correspondent
- Labour Relations Specialist
- Biographer
Popular Courses:
- Conflicted Canada
- Histories of the North
- Canada: The Land
- Global Canada
- Local Lives: Everyday Dimensions of Canadian Life
- Gender and Disability in Canada
- Documenting Canada
- Canadian Women's Writing
- Canada: Images and Realities of a Nation
Admission 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%
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