Gender & Social Justice
Explore the ways gender and systems of power have shaped our culture, history, and contemporary society in this unique interdisciplinary degree program at Trent.
As a Gender & Social Justice student, you will have the advantage of drawing upon methods and approaches from the arts, sciences, and social sciences to explore a range of themes in relation to gender, race, class, disability, and sexuality. You will learn to challenge assumptions about feminism, gender, and human inequality and develop your own ideas and approaches to equity and social justice in workshops and community-focused courses.
With guidance and mentorship from leading faculty researchers and activists (including Canada Research Chairs), you’ll cultivate strong critical thinking, communication, and social awareness skills increasingly sought after in a variety of sectors, including social work, education, human resources, politics, and business, just to name a few.
Engage with dedicated faculty who are actively involved in research in areas like gender research, education, and advocacy – including the Canada Research Chair in Feminist and Gender Studies.
Trent's paid co-op is an opportunity for you to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help you get a head start on your career. The Gender & Social Justice co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors.
Specifically, paid co-op gives you a chance to obtain 12 months of practical experience on the job, develop or enhance technical skills, explore career options, network with a variety of individuals and organizations, learn from mentors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop technical writing skills.
Traditionally there are three co-op work terms of paid employment, each four months long, 35 hours/week, giving students the opportunity to manage well-defined special projects at an organization. With the Gender & Social Justice co-op, students are encouraged to combine two work terms back-to-back creating an eight-month opportunity with one employer.
- Graduate with 12 months of paid job experience through the four-year coop stream (available in Peterborough) working with community centres, social services, government agencies, schools or businesses
- Apply your course learning, make connections and earn academic credit through a community-based research project, working with organizations like the Elizabeth Fry Society or the Ontario Public Research Interest Group
- Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding to gain access to awards and bursaries exclusive to Gender & Social Justice students
- Engage with award-winning authors, filmmakers, artists, and 2SLGBTQIA+ activists in creative workshops where you’ll learn to express ideas and champion justice using intellect and creativity
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Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- 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
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Program requirements for admittance into co-op:
- A minimum 80% overall final average
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
- Community Education
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
- Evaluation & Research
- Human Resources
- Social Services