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Program Requirements

If you have any questions related to your degree, contact the Gender & Social Justice Department Chair: Kelly McGuire, kellymcguire@trentu.ca).

Bachelor of Arts in Gender & Social Justice

The single-major Honours program 

20.0 credits including the following 10.0 credits: 

  • 3.0 GESO credits consisting of GESO 1001H, 1002H, 2141H, 3021H, AND 4995Y
  • 7.0 GESO credits in addition to above, including at least 2.0 credits from GESO 2151H, 2487H, 2711H, 3052H/4052H, 3122H,/4122H, 3141H, 3150H/4150H, 3151H, 3250H/4250H, 3400H, 3431H/4431H, 3796H/4796H, 3860H, 3962H, 3966H, OR 3990H/4990H
  • In addition to the program requirements listed above, students must satisfy the University degree requirements, including 0.5 credit from the Approved Indigenous Course List. 

 

The joint-major Honours program 

20.0 credits including the following the following 7.0 credits: 

  • 3.0 GESO credits consisting of GESO 1001H, 1002H, 2141H, 3021H, and 4995Y
  • 4.0 GESO credits in addition to the above, including at least 1.0 credit from GESO 2151H, 2487H, 2711H, 3052H/4052H, 3122H/4122H, 3141H, 3150H/4150H, 3151H, 3250H/4250H, 3400H, 3431/4431H, 3796H/4796H, 3860H, 3962H, 3966H, or 3990H/4990H
  • In addition to the program requirements listed above, students must satisfy the University degree requirements, including 0.5 credit from the Approved Indigenous Course List.

 

The single-major General program

15.0 credits including the following 6.0 credits: 

  • 2.0 GESO credits consisting of GESO 1001H, 1002H, 2141H, and 3021H

  • 1.0 GESO credit at the 3000 level or beyond in addition to the above

  • 3.0 GESO credits in addition to the above

  • In addition to the program requirements listed above, students must satisfy the University degree requirements, including 0.5 credit from the Approved Indigenous Course List

 

The joint-major General program

15.0 credits including the following 5.0 credits: 

  • 2.0 GESO credits consisting of GESO 1001H, 1002H, 2141H, and 3021H

  • 3.0 GESO credits in addition to the above

  • In addition to the program requirements listed above, students must satisfy the University degree requirements, including 0.5 credit from the Approved Indigenous Course List

 

The minor in Gender and Social Justice 

Consists of the following 5.0 credits:

  • 2.0 GESO credits consisting of GESO 1001H, 1002H, 2141H, and 3021H
  • 3.0 GESO credits in addition to the above

 

Specialization in Critical Race Studies 

Students who have fulfilled the requirements for a single- or joint-major degree in Gender & Social Justice may graduate with a Specialization in Critical Race Studies if they have successfully completed the following 4.0 credits:

  • 4.0 credits from GESO 2210H, 2487H, 3052H/4052H, 3122H/4122H, 3151H, 3860H, 4351H, CAST-POST-SOCI 2003H, 3661H, ENGL 3604Y/3605H, INDG-CAST-POST 2002H, INDG-CAST 4050H, 4051H, or POST 4341H

 

Specialization in Feminist Studies 

Students who have fulfilled the requirements for single- or joint-major degree in Gender & Social Justice may graduate with a Specialization Feminist Studies if they have successfully completed the following 4.0 credits:

  • 2.0 GESO credits consisting of GESO 2141H, 2487H, 3250H/4250H, and 3400
  • 2.0 GESO credits from GESO 2151H, 2251H, 2711H, 3050H, 3141H, 3162H, 3431H/4431H, 3506Y/3507H, 3609H, 3671H, 3672H, 3700Y/3701H, 3709H, 3796H/4796H, 3860H, 3932H/4932H or 4995Y

 

Specialization in Sexuality Studies 

Students who have fulfilled the requirements for a single- or joint-major degree in Gender & Social Justice may graduate with a Specialization in Sexuality Studies if they have successfully completed the following 4.0 credits:

  • 4.0 credits from GESO 3150H/4150H, 3151H, 3250H/4250H, 3310H, 3440H, 3508H, 3704H, 3796H/4796H, 3932H/4932H, 3962H, 4206H, 4630H, or PHIL 2010H

 

Bachelor of Arts Program in Gender & Social Justice 

Gender & Social Justice Co-op is a competitive direct-entry program with a limited number of student places. Students who are not admitted directly may apply for admission after commencing studies at Trent and may be admitted on a competitive basis provided there are available spaces in the program. To remain in the co-op program, students must complete the required work term preparation and reflection courses (COOP 2000H and 4000H) with a minimum 65% progression requirement in both COOP 2000H and 4000H and maintain a minimum 75% cumulative average throughout their study terms. In addition, students must continue to receive satisfactory evaluations during each of their three work terms. Students who do not achieve a minimum 65% in COOP 2000H will be withdrawn from the co-op program but may continue their studies in Gender & Social Justice or transfer to a major in a different subject. Once withdrawn, students are not eligible to re-enter the co-op program. Students who do not achieve a minimum 65% in COOP 4000H but otherwise fulfill all degree requirements will be awarded an Honours degree in Gender & Social Justice without the Co-op designation. 

 

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