Circumpolar Studies (Option - online only)
One of only a few programs of its kind in the world, the Circumpolar Studies option offers you a unique opportunity to broaden your knowledge and understanding of the lands, peoples, and critical issues of the Arctic. The Circumpolar Studies Option is open to all undergraduate students at Trent.
An option is a “mini-minor” – a set of courses in one discipline that can be completed in conjunction with any undergraduate degree program, allowing you to focus on an additional subject of interest.General Admission Requirements:
Courses & 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 following 4.0 credits:
- 1.5 GEOG credits consisting of GEOG 1045H, GEOG-ERST 2320H, and 2330H
- 1.0 INDG credit consisting of INDG 3745H and 3750H
- 1.0 GEOG credit from GEOG 2811H, 3390H, or GEOG-CAST 3640H
- 0.5 credit from CAST 3241H, CAST 3243H, ERST-GEOG 2812H, ERST-INDG 3740H, GEOG-CAST 2810H, or GEOG 3904H
Program Coordinator:
Heather Nicol (heathernicol@trentu.ca)
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