Communications and Critical Thinking
Prepare yourself for a long and satisfying career with this three-year degree program, exclusive to Trent University Durham GTA, which encourages you to develop transferable skills, prized by employers. The program combines required courses – in project management, writing, research, and numeracy – with others (selected by you) from a variety of other programs on campus. You’ll learn to become a creative, logical, and integrative thinker and a clear communicator. You’ll also have a chance to test your abilities in the program’s experiential learning capstone course, working on a meaningful community-based research project.
Degree Type
- B.A.
The Trent Advantage
- Enjoy the benefits of experiential learning, especially in a final-year project, researching and responding to a local issue or question
- Study in a supportive and vibrant small-classroom environment
- Challenge yourself with academically rigorous, relevant, and diverse course material
- Tailor the program to suit your busy schedule
Ontario Secondary School Requirements
General 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 (unless otherwise specified)
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Popular Courses
- Happiness: An Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
- Becoming Digital
- Write in Time
- Workplace Communication
- Capstone Project Course
Career Paths
- Project Manager
- Lawyer
- Professional Administrator
- Communications Strategist
- Research Officer
- Corporate Education Planner
- Government Worker
- Development Officer
- Public Relations Specialist
