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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the national, regional and global forces that connect the diverse peoples of Africa
- Identify and explain many of the historical, political, economic, cultural, social and racialized dynamics that have shaped the lives of African peoples
- Discuss some of the literatures, films, music or other cultural productions that have emerged from Africa with diverse audiences verbally and in written form
- Evaluate the processes and consequences of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, European colonialism, and neo-liberal policies on African societies, cultures, politics, and economies
- Critically assess films, novels, art and the media’s portrayal and interpretation of issues concerning Africa
- Produce a publishable analysis of the cultural and social lives of different African peoples for general audiences
- Assess and understand personal worldviews regarding different cultures and identify biases in historical, political, legal, cultural and socio-economic global contexts
Careers:
- Communications
- Public Relations and Marketing
- International Affairs
- Activism
- Program Development and Management
- Program Evaluation
- Fundraising
- Government Relations
- Teaching
- Writing and Editing
- Non-Profit Management
- Consulting
- Event Management
- Public Policy Development and Analysis
- Risk Management
- Program Coordinator
- Programs and Partnerships Associate
- Project Consultation
- Marketing Officer
- Event Manager
- Administrative Officer
- Product Development Coordinator
- Program Assistant
- Information Officer
- Community Organizer
- Account Manager
- Policy Analyst
- Program Officer
- Leadership Facilitator
- Communications Assistant
- Public Engagement Officer
- Program Manager
- Non-Profit Founder and President
- Sale and Business Developer
- International Development Officer
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Marketing Officer in Non-Profit
- Information Officer in Federal Government
- Account Manager in Federal Government
- Leadership Facilitator in Non-Profit
- Sales and Business Developer in Telecommunications
- Communications Assistant in Federal Government
- Non-Profit Foundation President
- Correspondent and Contributor to International Affairs Website
- Executive Assistant in Oil and Gas Asset Management
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Skills in social research – both qualitative and quantitative methods; interviewing; cultural sensitivity; working cooperatively with others; understanding group dynamics
- Skills in effective data collection; organizing and evaluating research results
- Ability to write reports, papers and grant proposals
- Writing articulately and analytically
- Aptitude for scientific problem solving; using statistics and computer science to analyze data
- Knowledge of the biological, ecological and cultural factors that influence human behaviour; ability to analyze the root causes of social problems
Careers
- Archives
- Banks
- Consulting Firms
- Museums and Art Galleries
- Government Departments
- Parks and Historic Sites
- Refugee/Immigrant Organizations
- Health-Care Agencies
- Historic Preservation Offices
- Hospitals
- International Development Agencies
- International Agencies
- Ethnic and Cultural Organizations
- Environmental Agencies
- Business/Market Research Firms
- Universities and Colleges
- Foreign Service Organizations
- Law Offices
- Libraries
- Medical Centers
- Migrant Worker Advocacy Agencies
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Social Service Organizations
- Publishers
- Pharmaceutical Firms
- Research Laboratories
- Zoos
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Multicultural Education Specialist / Director
- Advocate
- Health Science Administrator
- Physician
- Social Worker
- Family Service Counsellor
- Job Counsellor
- Public Health Educator
- Transplant Registry Database Manager
- Genetic Counsellor
- Medical Anthropologist
- Social Service Agency Planner
- Academic Advisor / Counsellor
- Collections Manager
- Foundation Program Manager
- Museum Curator / Technician
- Anthropologist
- College Professor
- Genealogist
- Museum Education Director
- Archaeologist
- Computer Simulation Model Designer
- Librarian
- Paleontologist
- Archivist
- Contract Archaeologist
- Linguist
- Scientific Linguist
- Art Conservator
- Ethnologist
- Marketing Researcher
- Social Science Analyst
- Behavioral Science Advisor
- Field Archaeologist
- Media Planner
- Teacher, Elementary / Secondary
- Bilingual / Bicultural Program Specialist
- Forensic Anthropologist
- Multicultural Education Specialist / Director
- Teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Vocational Teacher
- Bureau of Indian Affairs Researcher
- Cultural Artifact Specialist
- Immigration Inspector
- Peace Corps Volunteer
- Community Development Officer
- Cultural Resource Manager
- International Agency Representative
- Probation Officer
- Community Planner
- Foreign Affairs Officer
- National / State Park Interpreter
- Rural Development Officer
- Congressional Committee Staff Director
- Friend of the Court Caseworker
- Park Service Supervisor / Director
- Social Insurance Representative
- Coroner / Medical Examiner
- Head Start Program Director
- Peace Corps Area Director
- State / Federal Government Policy Analyst
- Urban Planner
- Actuary
- Environmental Impact Assessment Researcher
- Loan Officer / Bank Officer Staff Training Specialist
- Advertiser
- Human Resources Manager
- Management Consultant
- Technical Writer
- Biographer
- Industrial Psychologist
- Management Consultant
- Tour Guide
- Corporate Communications Consultant
- Insurance Claims Adjuster
- Marketing Manager
- Travel Agent / Guide
- Employee Relations Specialist
- International Visitor Escort / Consultant
- Media Specialist
- Travel Consultant
- Employment Recruiter
- Journalist
- Vocational Teacher
- Bureau of Indian Affairs Researcher
- Personnel Management Specialist
- Union Legal Counsel
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Research, analyze, and develop solutions to real-world problems relating to language
- Produce written texts and oral presentations that incorporate awareness of communication strategies, audience, purpose, and context
- Develop awareness of different approaches to language teaching
- Develop deep understanding of how second and/or additional languages are acquired
- Collect, organize, and analyze discourse (written, spoken, visual) from a range of sources
- Use analytical frameworks and software to uncover lexical characteristics contained in naturally-occurring language
- Understand how language can and has been used to establish, undermine, influence, and maintain power relationships in society
- Identify, describe, and clarify common misconceptions related to stigmatized language forms and/or varieties
- Compare and evaluate the effectiveness of research methodologies and theoretical frameworks through analysis of language data
- Clearly and concisely articulate differences between our own instinctive knowledge of the rules of language and how language functions in society
Careers:
- Adult Education
- Writing and Editing
- Grant Writing Consultant
- Curriculum Developer
- Communications Officer
- Corporate Training
- Language Assessment
- Language Teacher
- Freelance Writer
- English as a Second Language Teacher
- Global Affairs
- Program Support
- Interpreter
- Translation
- Learning Facilitator
- TESL Instructor Trainer
- Government Administration
- Program Officer
- Communications Disorder Assistant
- Language Disorders Support
- Settlement Specialist
- Transcription Specialist
- Education Policy Development
- Language Policy Development
- Career Counselor
- Non-Profit Manager
- Deaf Studies Researcher
- Baby Sign Language Instructor
- Translation Project Manager
- Technical Writer
- Policy Analyst
- Indigenous Languages Advocacy
- Language documentation
- Information Management
- Competitive Intelligence Analyst
- Education Technology Specialist
- Conference and Communications Coordinator
- Foreign Language Communications Analyst
- Instructional Designer
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Sign Language Instructor in Post-Secondary Institution
- Baby Sign Language Instructor in Small Business
- Client Advisor in Banking
- Project Assistant in Post-Secondary Institution
- Research Assistant in Post-Secondary Institution
- Assistant Language Teacher in ESL Language Training
- Political Affairs and Protocol Officer in Embassy
- Program Officer in Federal Government
- Director of Communications in Banking
- Communication Access Realtime Transcription Coordinator in Non-Profit
- ESL/ASL Instructor for Deaf in School Board
- Senior Learning Facilitator in Telecommunications Industry
- TESL Instructor in Private Language School
- Logistics and Translation Consultant in International Business
- PeopleSoft Analyst in Federal Government
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Explore the ways that societal structures of power, privilege, and oppression shape the identities of children and youth in Canada and across the world.
- Interrogate normative assumptions about children, childhood, and adolescence.
- Collect and analyze relevant information about children and youth from a variety of interdisciplinary sources.
- Present results from research in childhood and youth studies, both in writing and orally, to promote evidence-based knowledge to policy makers and service providers, as well as to general audiences.
- Communicate effectively, intelligently and constructively during discussions on topics relevant to childhood and youth studies.
- Identify strategies for and ethical and human rights implications of working with children and youth.
- Write non-academic reports, policy briefs, pamphlets and posters to communicate about specific issues in childhood and youth studies.
- Critically review and evaluate strengths, weaknesses and limitations of a variety of childhood and youth research methodologies.
- Conduct a self-directed research study utilizing appropriate research methods to effectively investigate a special topic related to childhood and youth studies.
Careers:
- Teaching
- Childcare
- Counselling
- Primary or Secondary Education Sector
- Community Development
- Non-Profit Management
- Policy Analysis
- Special Education
- Educational Administration
- Government Administration
- Behavioural Analysis
- Mental Health Care Field
- Project Management
- Children’s Programming Management
- Program Manager
- Preschool Teacher
- Elementary Teacher
- Administrative Professional
- Early Childhood Educator
- Educational Instructor
- Attachment Counsellor
- Training Coordinator
- Child Life Specialist
- Educational Policy and Research Analyst
- Resource Consultant
- Speech Language Assistant
- Policy Advisor
- One-on-One Worker
- Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist
- Assistant Teacher
- Special Education Technician
- Behavioral Technician
- Child Care Supervisor
- College Instructor
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- English Teacher in Private Language School
- Elementary School Teacher in School Board
- Early Childhood Educator in School Board
- Attachment Counsellor in Community Service
- Educational Instructor in School Board
- Early Childhood Educator in Daycare
- Preschool Teacher in Community Service
- Accounting Assistant in Post-Secondary
- Assistant Teacher in School Board
- Kindergarten Teacher in School Board
- Recruiting Manager in Higher Education
- Personal Assistant in Community Healthcare
- Long Term Occasional French Teacher in School Board
- Administrative Assistant in School Board
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Effectively integrate psychology, sociology, and socio-legal approaches to Criminology and Criminal Justice to help solve everyday problems
- Assess critically questions of governance related to the administration of the criminal justice system
- Rigorously examine criminalization and punishment practices and ideologies in relation to questions of social justice and human rights
- Research, synthesize, and assess controversial issues in criminology and the administration of justice
- Critically analyze criminological theories and their policy implications with particular emphasis on issues of social justice
- Communicate and disseminate results of criminological research to peers, decision makers, and the general public in verbal and written form
- Clearly articulate the limits of criminological knowledge in order to address implications for criminological policy and practices
- Collaboratively identify, analyze, and discuss issues within criminology and criminal justice in a team of peers
Careers:
- Non-Profit Management
- Policy Analysis
- Writing and Editing
- Communications
- Human Resources
- Counselling
- Government Administration
- Security
- Consulting
- Labour Relations
- Information Technology
- Project Management
- Loss Prevention
- Wholesale or Retail Sales
- Legal Counsel or Lawyer
- Communications Advisor
- Clinical Social Worker
- Investigation Analyst
- Parole Officer
- Program and Policy Consultant
- Privacy Investigator
- Child and Youth Counsellor
- Policy Analyst
- Contracts Specialist
- Crisis Response Worker
- Compensation and Benefits Coordinator
- Theft Protection Program Facilitator
- Teacher
- Integrity Services Investigator
- Paralegal
- Loss Prevention Director
- Justice Worker
- Cyber Security Project Manager
- Sales Manager
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Labour Relations Consultant in Municipal Government
- Legal Counsel in Insurance
- Junior Program Officer in Federal Government
- Legal Policy Analyst in Territorial Government
- In-Line Enforcement Officer in Federal Government
- Addictions Specialist in Home Health Services
- Corrections Officer in Federal Government
- HR Administrator in Renewable Energy Sector
- Rehabilitation Therapist in Health Care Facility
- Forensic Research Assistant in Research Institute
- Tort Litigation Case Manager in Law Firm
- Intelligence Official in Diamond Industry
- Senior Auditor in Crown Corporation
- Senior Youth Worker in Non-Profit
- Outreach and Communications Special Assistant in Provincial Government
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Formulate reasoned arguments through research and textual evidence on current contemporary questions faced by society
- Communicate arguments clearly and forcefully in writing and through oral expression
- Design, manage, and complete self-directed research projects that require independent thought, organization, follow-through, and mastery of a range of documents and texts
- Participate effectively and respectfully in collaborative inquiry, presenting complicated problems and issues to members of a research group and adapting points of view in response to feedback
- Manage unexpected issues and competing perspectives during the research process while successfully juggling a number of different goals and activities
- Build historical, political, and ethical knowledge with which to understand the complex values underlying the textual culture of the past and present
- Recognize the diversity of human experience and expression, and make the consideration of that diversity a part of reading, writing, and communicating
Careers:
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Marketing
- Government Relations
- Teaching
- Writing and Editing
- Broadcasting
- Technical Writing
- Information Management
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- Logistics and Operations
- Consulting
- Risk Management
- Media Production
- Communications Coordinator
- Community Development Adviser
- English Language Instructor
- Information Specialist
- Marketing Adviser
- Lawyer
- Technical Writer
- Reference Librarian
- News Editor
- Speech Writer
- Casting Director
- Copywriter
- Public Relations Manager
- Proposal Writer
- Culture Program Specialist
- Media Programming Rights Specialist
- Operations Coordinator
- Teacher (Elementary or Secondary)
- Digital Writer or Editor
- Web Marketing and Analyst
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Technical Writer in Federal Government
- News Production Operator in Media and Television
- Website Content Manager in E-commerce
- Donor Relations and Database Coordinator in Museum Sector
- Marketing Specialist in Banking
- Account Executive in Communications and Media
- Strategic Coordinator and Issues Management Officer in Museum Sector
- Court Clerk in Municipal Government
- Media Buyer in Communications and Media
- Fundraising Coordinator in Non-Profit
- Senior Policy Analyst in Federal Government
- Information Developer in Anti-Fraud Software Development
- Electoral Coordination Agent in Federal Government
- Reporter in Public Broadcasting
- First Nations Liaison Officer in Oil and Gas
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Ability to comprehend the varied ways that humans interact with the natural environment and a range of important environmental issues, as well as to engage in action-oriented and environmentally responsible ways in both the workplace and everyday life.
- Capability to evaluate decisions, actions and approaches aimed at helping to solve environmental problems.
- Collect, and interpret the qualitative, quantitative, and/or spatial data needed to analyze environmental problems and propose solutions
- Conduct research to inform and support strategic decision-making and effective policy related to contemporary environmental issues
- Clearly communicate environmental issues and topics to a diverse audience in verbal and written form using a variety of media and presentation types
- Workplace skills through practicum or co-op, including: leadership, responsibility and initiative in the workplace; ethical work conduct; independent work and group work; meeting productivity demands and deadlines; networking.
Careers:
- Agriculture
- Communications and Culture
- Conservation
- Consulting
- Demography
- Economics
- Writing and Editing
- Environmental Technology
- Environmental Consulting
- Forestry
- Planning
- Policy
- Tourism
- Non-Profit Management
- Marketing and Advertising
- Government Administration
- Project Management
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Agricultural Inspector
- Environmental Liaison Officer
- Natural Heritage Specialist
- Conservation Specialist
- Environmental/Conservation Policy Analyst
- Conservation Co-ordinator
- Restoration Co-ordinator
- Environmental Consultant
- Ecotourism Consultant
- Demographer
- Demographic Analysis
- Environmental Economist
- Writer/Author
- Editor
- Correspondent
- Education Programs Officer
- Elementary or High School Teacher
- Professor
- Environmental Assessment Analyst
- Environmental Specialist
- Environmental Resource Specialist
- Forest Fire Inspector and Prevention Specialist
- Environmental Planner
- Waste Management Specialist
- Natural Resources Planner
- Environmental Restoration Planner
- Climate and Prosperity Advisor
- Environmental Lobbyist
- Environmental Policy Analyst
- Political Advocate
- Tour Guide
- Ecotourism Specialist
- Interpreter and Translator
- Convention and Tourism Specialist
- Recreation Co-ordinator
- Park Ranger
- Ecosystem Technician
- Environmental Monitoring Assistant
- Proposal Writer
- Health and Safety Assistant
- Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator
- Communications Manager
- Transportation and Planning Technologist
- Field Technician Assistant
- Environmental Underwriter
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the history and contemporary social, cultural, economic, and political issues faced in the region while placing these issues in a broader global context
- Analyze different ways in which global processes impact the societies, cultures, and politics of the countries of the region past and present
- Apply concepts, theories, and methods of social science and humanities disciplines to the study of issues in the region
- Develop the ability to apply conceptual and methodological approaches from various disciplines to the analysis of the region and its interconnectedness with the wider world
- Demonstrate an understanding of peoples of the region through knowledge of their cultures, languages and societies in a global context
- Critical thinking and analysis of issues in the region
- Ability to communicate knowledge of the region in oral and written form to a variety of audiences
- Proficiency in a Regional Language
Careers:
- Human Resources
- Foreign Service or Affairs
- Political Advising
- Research
- Auditing
- Non-Profit Management
- Communications and Public Relations
- International Affairs
- Program Analysis
- Government Relations
- Writing and Editing
- Government Administration
- Consulting
- Curriculum Development
- Public Policy Development and Analysis
- Defense and Intelligence Services
- Human Resources Manager
- International Affairs Organization
- Political Organizations
- Performance Auditor
- Program Analyst
- Integrity Analyst
- Program Advisor
- Corporate Communications Specialist
- Territory Sales Manager
- Curriculum Developer
- Sales Representative
- Policy Analyst
- Immigration Officer
- Marketing Coordinator
- Correspondence Coordinator
- Ambassador’s Assistant
- Lawyer
- Proposal Writer
- Proof Reader and Editor
- Education Coordinator
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Outreach and Development Coordinator in Post-Secondary
- Program Analyst in Federal Government
- Integrity Analyst in Federal Government
- Corporate Communications Specialist in Telecommunications
- Business Developer and Communications in Environmental Organization
- Program Advisor in Federal Government
- Human Resources Manager in International Aid
- Foreign Service Officer in Federal Government
- Legislative and Political Advisor for Government Official
- Marketing Coordinator in Federal Government
- Performance Auditor in Federal Government
- Territory Sales Manager in International Health Care Services
- Curriculum Developer in Higher Education
- Sales Representative in Real Estate
- Junior Policy Analyst in International Economics
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Analyze and interpret films through the lens of screen-media history, theory, techniques and styles
- Recognize and interpret multiple film conventions, techniques, genres and styles
- Articulate similarities and differences across a wide range of national and transnational moving-image practices and traditions
- Explain how cinematic techniques create meaning and emotion
- Critically assess and interpret films and other moving-image texts from theoretical, philosophical, psychological, and historiographic angles
- Evaluate claims made by critics, historians and theorists of the moving image
- Construct and communicate arguments verbally and in written form using Film Studies concepts
- Apply knowledge, critical thinking and research skills acquired through Film Studies courses in occupational settings
Careers:
- Filmmaking
- Media Production
- Research
- Publishing
- Teaching
- Product Design
- Project Management
- Product Development
- Information Technology
- Consulting
- Communications
- Social Media
- Human Resources
- Event Management
- Film Critic
- Studio Merchandiser
- Film Archivist
- Film Journalist
- Screenwriter
- Acting
- Video Game Designer
- Teaching
- Technical Writer
- Copy-editor
- Media Relations Consultant
- Communication Officer
- Marketing Manger
- Research Assistant
- Production Specialist
- Film Studio Coordinator
- Associate Producer
- Creative Director
- Talent Acquisition
- Social Media Strategist
- Business Development Consultant
- VFX Producer
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Executive Director of Toronto International Film Festival
- Senior Curator of Film at MoMA
- Artistic Director of Ottawa Animation Festival
- Audio-Video Production Media Specialist in Film Industry
- Independent Film Maker in Film Industry
- Animation Studio Coordinator in Film and Digital Media
- Production Assistant in Television
- Closed Captioner in Television
- Product Designer in IT
- Marketing Coordinator in Software Development
- NFB Producer
- Critic in Film and Media
- Arts Administrator
- Corporate Services Coordinator in Banking
- Implementation Lead in Banking
- Learning Systems Management in Post-Secondary
- Communications Coordinator in Non-Profit
- Public Affairs Officer in a Non-Profit
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Proficiently compose, edit and revise written French with accurate use of grammar, language structure and communication strategies
- Speak the French language with advanced fluency on a variety of topics
- Adjust the usage of the French language to appropriately communicate with diverse audiences
- Analyze, critique and interpret written text as well as complex literary and linguistic issues to develop concise and intelligent arguments
- Using a variety of approaches, identify and analyse the main characteristics of French literature and linguistics as well as understand and apply leading concepts in both fields
- Gather, interpret, and evaluate textual information and linguistic data in French literature and linguistics in a coherent and logical manner
- Identify and analyze the main characteristics of French literature and linguistics through a variety of approaches
- Understand and apply leading concepts and theories to the study of French literature and linguistics
- Develop, support and explain complex ideas in French by applying critical thinking to readings and discussions in French literature and linguistics, as they relate to a variety of issues
Careers:
- Language Teaching, Training and Coaching
- Translation
- Communications
- Education Management
- Government Administration
- Policy Advising or Development
- Information Services
- Non-Profit Organization Management
- Marketing and Advertising
- Operations Management
- Research
- Project Management
- Travel Management
- Human Resources
- Investment Planning
- Language Evaluator
- Elementary French Teacher
- Secondary French Teacher
- Policy Advisor
- Strategic Support Coordinator
- Communications Officer
- Library and Information Professional
- Research Analyst
- Corporate Travel Manager
- Fraud Analyst
- Banking Advisor
- Translator or Interpreter
- Specialized Language Trainer
- Events and Marketing Coordinator
- Social Media Lead
- Corporate Communications
- Visa Clerk
- French Language Consultant
- Business Consultant
- Labour Relations Consultant
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Teacher in Public School Board
- Systems Librarian in Public Library System
- Communications Coordinator in Federal Government
- Communications Officer in Policing Agency
- Language Evaluator in Federal Government
- Strategic Support Coordinator in Municipal Government
- Corporate Labour Relations in Federal Government
- Policy Advisor in Federal Government
- Director of Marketing and Operations in Higher Education
- Social Media Specialist in Digital Marketing
- Office Manager in Telecom Consulting
- Corporate Travel Manager in Hospitality and Tourism
- President in Property Management
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Collect, process, analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative spatial data using geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing image analysis, cartography, and other spatial and statistical software
- Analyze spatial patterns and relationships, and comprehend their value and use within societal and environmental management and policy contexts
- Conduct geographic and environmental research to inform and support evidence-based decision making
- Clearly communicate geomatics methods and results of analysis to a diverse audience in verbal and written form using a variety of media and presentation types, including maps, atlases, images, graphics and other interactive media
- Contribute knowledge of human and environmental spatial patterns and processes in a variety of occupational settings
- Workplace skills through practicum or co-op, including: leadership, responsibility and initiative in the workplace; ethical work conduct; independent work and group work; meeting productivity demands and deadlines; networking
Careers:
- Agriculture
- Consulting
- Conservation
- Emergency Management
- Energy, Oil, Gas and Mining
- Environment
- Forestry
- Health
- Law Enforcement
- Mapping
- Market Research
- Real Estate
- Research
- Transportation
- Software Development
- Utilities/Public Works
- Waste Management
- GIS and Remote Sensing Technology
- Non-Profit Management
- Systems Administration
- Quality Control
- Risk Management
- Government Administration
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Agricultural GIS Technician
- Remote Sensing Technologist
- Environmental Consultant
- Geomatics Analyst
- GIS Analyst
- Land Use Planner
- Natural Resource Planner
- Environmental Policy Analyst
- Environmental Assessment GIS Analyst
- Forestry/Health/Crime GIS Analyst
- Cartographer
- Mapping Technician
- Air Photo Interpreter
- Market Research Analyst
- Business Location Analyst
- Residential Real Estate Analyst
- GIS Developer/Programmer
- Web Map Developer
- GIS Transportation Planner
- Logistics Analyst
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Fire Manager Technologist
- Research Analyst
- Survey Technician
- Remote Sensing Scientist
- Geomatics Research Analyst
- Application Consultant/Specialist
- Geomatics Technician/Specialist
- Waste Management GIS Analyst
- Technical Solution Specialist
- GIS or CAD Technician
- Geophysical Technician
- Environmental Assistant
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- An understanding of the major concerns in the world today including economic relations, the gap between the rich and the poor, democracy and human rights
- The ability to make an informed assessment of, and to participate in global politics
- Analytical and critical thinking skills; making observations
- Problem solving skills; understanding the components of complex problems; approaching topics and problems from various perspectives; analyzing multiple dimensions of a problem; identifying problems and developing solutions; decision making skills
- Influencing and persuading people/groups; aptitude for leadership
- Research skills; data collection; process and synthesize vast amounts of data; interpret research and data; recognizing only the salient facts; application of information for policy development; developing research strategies and utilizing research methods
- Communication Skills – explaining ideas, writing and presenting information articulately and analytically; public speaking; compiling carefully reasoned reports and essays
- Proficiency in one or two languages other than English
Careers:
- Government Departments and Agencies (all levels)
- International Organizations
- NGOs/INGOs
- Non-profit Organizations
- Policy Research / Analysis
- Consulting Firms
- Human Rights Agencies
- International Law
- International Trade and Finance
- Multinational Corporations
- Educational Institutions
- Newspapers / Media Corporations
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Archivist
- Consultant
- Demographer
- Foreign Affairs Analyst
- Foreign Affairs Specialist
- Civil Servant
- Communications Professional
- Customs Officer
- Pollster
- Political Advisor
- Diplomat
- Executive Assistant
- Economic Development Officer
- Financial/Economic Analyst
- Foreign Service Officer
- Governmental program agent
- Health and Social policy Researcher
- Immigration and Revenue Officer
- Journalist
- Lobbyist
- Member of Parliament
- Ministerial Assistant
- Political Commentator or Columnist
- Politician
- Public Policy Analyst
- Public Relations Professional
- Regional or International Development Agent
- Retail Manager
- Survey poll analyst
- Social policy research officer
- Teacher
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Acquire knowledge and understanding of the events, people, and ideas of the past and how they have shaped the world
- Recognize the complexity of human experience, across cultures and time periods
- Gather, evaluate and interpret sources, including texts, visual images, and digital sources
- Evaluate and form arguments that draw on historical evidence and argument
- Acquire ability to write clear, well organized short reports and essays that synthesize evidence and arguments from many sources
- Evaluate materials from the past with attention to perspective, context and meaning
- Discuss and present arguments orally, in writing and in digital media
- Collaborate with others to produce written documents, oral presentations and digital media that explore historical issues
Careers:
- Marketing
- Program Development
- Consulting
- Teaching
- Research
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- Communications
- Financial Services
- Procurement
- Government Administration
- Events Management
- Communications
- Policy Analysis or Development
- Instructional Design
- Marketing Director
- Lawyer
- Training and Outreach Consultant
- Business Development Manager
- Military Archivist
- Content Strategist
- Corporate Archivist
- Web Services Librarian
- Case Research Officer
- Marketing Analyst
- Culture Coordinator
- Elementary or High School teacher
- Public Policy Analyst
- Communications Advisor
- Program Coordinator
- Historical Researcher
- Curriculum and Instructional Design Specialist
- Historical or Museum Interpreter
- Speech Writer
- Reference Librarian
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Local History Interpreter in Museum Sector
- Buyer in Crown Corporation
- Junior Policy Analyst in Federal Government
- Technology Facilitator in School Board
- Connections Supervisor in Marketing
- Financial Services Representative in Banking and Financial Services
- Collections Technician in Museum Sector
- Contributing Writer in Media and News
- Communications Coordinator in Federal Government
- Associate in Law Firm
- Library Technician in Post-Secondary
- Senior Planning and Reporting Officer in Federal Government
- Director of Communications in Non-Profit
- Correctional Manager in Federal Government
- Administrative Officer in Federal Government
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Effectively integrate geographical knowledge and skills (including an explicitly spatial perspective, critical social science approaches, and an understanding of processes in the natural world and human-environment relations) in a variety of occupational settings
- Apply geographic concepts (place, space, scale, and in human geography concepts of community and identity) to help understand and solve important societal challenges arising from human-environment interactions and conflicts
- Collect, process, analyze and interpret geographic qualitative, quantitative, and/or spatial data
- Conduct geographic and environmental research to support informed decision-making and policy development
- Clearly communicate geographic-environmental issues and topics to a diverse audience in verbal and written form using a variety of media and presentation types
- Workplace skills through practicum or co-op, including: leadership, responsibility and initiative in the workplace; ethical work conduct; independent work and group work; meeting productivity demands and deadlines; networking
- Gain knowledge of key concepts in geography related to human settlement, resources, economics and culture
- Appreciate and articulate the complexity of the natural environment, social systems, and the influences and impacts of humans on the environment
- Understand concepts of scale from global to local and analyze problems at different scales with a spatial perspective
- Critically analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of actions aimed at addressing social and environmental problem
Careers:
- Agriculture
- Communications
- Consulting
- Culture
- Development
- Demography
- Economics
- Editing and Writing
- Education
- Environment
- Finance
- Planning
- Policy
- Real Estate
- Tourism
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Project Management
- Government
- Research
- Marketing
- Human Resources
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Agricultural Planner
- Public Diplomacy Officer
- Foreign Services Officer
- Accredited Land Consultant
- Policy Consultant
- Travel Consultant
- Historical Consultant
- Heritage Planner
- Festival Organizer
- Community Cultural Office
- Cultural and Communications Mediator
- International Development Specialist
- Urban and Regional Development Specialist
- Housing Specialist
- Community Development Planner
- Demographer
- Demographic Analyst
- Commercial Real Estate Economist
- Economic Development Officer
- Writer
- Editor
- Correspondent
- Teacher or Professor
- Environmental Assessment Analyst
- Market Analyst
- Location Analyst
- Transportation Manager
- Planning Analyst
- City and Regional Planning Specialist
- Environmental Restoration Planner
- Historic Preservation Planner
- Planning Advisor
- Policy and Research Analyst
- Tour Guide
- Ecotourism Specialist
- Convention and Tourism Specialist
- Recreation Coordinator
- Park Ranger
- Human Resources Officer
- Educational Planning Officer
- Instructional Designer
- Strategic Support Coordinator
- GIS Analyst
- GIS Technician
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Effectively integrate different perspectives to analyze and understand human rights in Canada and around the world
- Analyze issues related to human rights from an interdisciplinary perspective taking into account historical and contemporary local or global struggles for social justice
- Research and advocate for human rights locally and internationally with intercultural respect and the appreciation of participatory democracy
- Evaluate and interpret contemporary debates related to the interconnection of social, economic, civil, political and cultural rights
- Construct a self-directed research study utilizing appropriate research methods to effectively investigate a special topic related to Human Rights
- Critically review and assess conflicting perspectives and arguments in human rights research
- Apply knowledge of human rights issues to inform and inspire ethical engagement with people from diverse backgrounds
- Clearly communicate verbally and in written form to a variety of audiences including academics, professional peers, non-profit organizations and the general public
- Develop professional skills (practicum and independent study options)
Careers:
- Underwriting
- Government Relations
- Research
- Donor Relations
- Consulting
- Fundraising
- Online Media
- Program Development
- E-Learning
- Non-Profit Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Employment Equity
- Lobbying
- Teaching
- Policy Analyst
- Equity Officer
- Instructional Designer
- Research Assistant
- Lawyer
- Fundraising Campaign Consultant
- Learning and Resource Development Advisor
- Campaign Coordinator
- External Relations Officer
- Counsel or Crown Counsel
- Press Correspondent
- Program Development Officer
- Research Officer
- Conflict Resolution Practitioner
- Volunteer Manager
- Marketing and Communications Officer
- Training Program Manager
- Communication and Engagement Analyst
- Settlement Officer
- Giving Coordinator
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Research Associate in Business Consulting
- Communication and Engagement Analyst in Territorial Government
- Researcher for Senator in Federal Government
- Marketing and Communications Manager in Health Care Services
- Senior Officer of Trade Compliance in Federal Government
- Associate Director in Non-Profit
- Governance, Economic and Financial Reforms Consultant in International Banking
- Assistant Editor in Book Publishing
- Policy Analyst in Federal Government
- Lawyer in Law Firm
- Settlement Officer in Federal Government
- Annual and Planned Giving Development Coordinator in Fundraising
- Assistant to Parliamentary-Secretary in Federal Government
- Co-Founder and Chair in Non-Profit
- Equity Officer in Union
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- An understanding of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of Indigenous ways of knowing, learning, and relationship-building
- Critical thinking
- The ability to communicate complex ideas across a range of formats
- Research skills; data collection; exposure to Indigenous and non-Indigenous pedagogicial, methodological, and theoretical ways of knowing
- The ability to understand and express Indigenous perspectives on historical, political, and social issues
Careers:
- Art
- Public Affairs
- Communications
- Political/Legal Offices
- Education
- Administration
- Media
- Government Departments
- Band Councils
- Museums
- NGO Sector
- Public Relations
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Consultant
- Professor
- Managing Editor
- Communications Officer
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Integrate tools, terminology and approaches from the field of linguistics to formulate scientifically sound arguments and analyze linguistic data
- Compare and evaluate the effectiveness of various research methodologies and theoretical frameworks through linguistic data analysis
- Clearly and concisely articulate differences between our own instinctive knowledge of the rules of language and how language functions in society
- Collect, organize and analyze data from diverse languages in order to construct and test theories about language structure and usage
- Identify and compare similarities as well as differences in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics of languages
- Describe, identify and clarify common misconceptions related to stigmatized language forms and/or varieties
Careers:
- Editing
- Communication Disorders Services
- Speech and Language Training
- Information Technology
- Management
- Research
- Marketing
- E-Commerce
- Management
- Instructional Design
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- Policy Analysis
- Public Relations
- Communications
- Information Specialist
- Educational Assistant
- Proposal Writer
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Marketing Coordinator
- Project Manager
- Human Resources Coordinator
- Communications and Research Director
- Program Officer
- TOEFL Instructor
- Instructional Designer
- Policy Analyst
- Fraud Analyst
- Teacher
- Teacher for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Communications Officer
- Learning Facilitator
- TESL Instructor
- Program Assistant
- Communications Disorder Assistant
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Teacher for Deaf and Hard of Hearing in School Board
- Speech-Language Pathologist in Hospital
- Public Affairs Research Associate in Market Research
- IM/IT Client Relations Manager in Federal Government
- Senior Developer in Software Development
- Client Care Coordinator in Hearing Centre
- Senior Research Account Manager in Global Market Research
- Marketing Coordinator in Consumer Packaged Goods
- Project Coordinator in Telecommunications
- Director of Communications and Research in Healthcare
- Revenue Manager in Hospitality
- Policy Analyst in Federal Government
- TOEFL Instructor in Higher Education
- Senior Communications Officer in Non-Profit
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Demonstrate a multi-layered knowledge of, and engagement with music in all forms
- Exhibit skill in one or more areas of music analysis, composition, cultural theory, archival and historical research and ethnographic fieldwork in music
- Identify and describe a wide range of traditions and repertoires of music along with their varying cultural and historical contexts
- Communicate effectively, to a range of different audiences, and work cooperatively in both musical and other forms of group activity
- Critically apply a variety of musicological perspectives and techniques in the analysis of music
- Recognize the relationship between creative, practical and theoretical forms of knowledge in music
- Develop an appreciation of the place of music in culture and human life, and of the relationship of various musical traditions to one another
- Write about music in a variety of forms and styles: from academic essays, to music criticism, to journalistic writing
Careers:
- Communications
- Project Management
- Marketing
- Human Resources
- Public Relations
- Arts Administration
- Production Management
- Media Production
- Sound Design
- Publishing
- Library Technology
- Quality Assurance
- Business or Financial Analysis
- Teaching
- Non-Profit Management
- Media Manager
- Mastering Engineer
- Library Technician
- Volunteer Services Coordinator
- Program Director
- Public Relations Coordinator
- Marketing Assistant
- Account Coordinator
- Media Coordinator
- Multimedia Designer
- Music Office Manager
- Quality Assurance Analyst
- Communications Advisor
- Sound Designer
- Fundraising Consultant
- Production Manager
- Professional Musician
- Music Teacher
- Policy and Planning Analyst
- Arts Administrator
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Undergrad Administrator in Post-Secondary
- Business Owner in Funeral Services
- Regulatory Officer in Federal Government
- Management and Public Relations in Music Industry
- Publicity and Development in Music Industry
- Multimedia Designer in Insurance
- Mastering Engineer in Music Industry
- Media Manager in Motion Pictures and Film
- Library Technician in Non-Profit
- Production Manager in Production
- Self-Employed Professional Musician
- Media Coordinator in Television
- Quality Assurance Analyst at Book Store Chain
- Communications Manager in Public Relations
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Apply reflectively critical thinking to research
- Develop creative and effective problem-solving strategies
- Understand the basic principles and assumptions of important views
- Communicate clearly and concisely, in written and verbal form
- Examine information sources for bias and error
- Explain the ethical dimensions of decision making
Careers:
- Editing
- Project Management
- Consulting
- Teaching
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Legal Services
- Event Management
- Policy Analysis
- Research
- Writing
- Quality Assurance
- Public Relations
- Communications
- Analysis Manager
- ESL Teacher
- Corporate Account Management
- Policy Analyst
- Marketing and Content Strategist
- Researcher
- Analyst
- Account Manager
- Director of Operations
- Recruit Analyst
- Financial Services Director
- Outreach Director
- Campaign Manager
- Media Manager
- Software Licensing Specialist
- Editor
- Junior Copywriter
- Lawyer
- Judicial Law Clerk
- Marketing and Communications Officer
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- MA, PhD Student
- University Professor
- ESL Instructor in Language School
- Regional Account Manager in Computer Hardware Sales
- Manager in Yoga Centre
- Production Coordinator in International Language Training
- Research and Coordination in Federal Government
- Marketing and Content Strategist in Marketing and Design
- Corporate Account Manager in IT Consulting
- Policy Analyst in Federal Government
- Senior Account Executive in Public Relations and Marketing
- Director of Operations in Professional Sport
- Division Director in Financial Services
- Director of Outreach in International Philanthropy
- Account Manager in Software Sales
- Media Manager in Marketing
- Software Licensing Specialist in IT
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Effectively integrate geographical knowledge and skills (including an explicitly spatial perspective, critical social science approaches, and an understanding of processes in the natural world and human-environment relations) in a variety of occupational settings
- Apply geographic concepts (place, space, scale, and in human geography concepts of community and identity) to help understand and solve important societal challenges arising from human-environment interactions and conflicts
- Collect, process, analyze and interpret geographic qualitative, quantitative, and/or spatial data
- Conduct geographic and environmental research to support informed decision-making and policy development
- Clearly communicate geographic-environmental issues and topics to a diverse audience in verbal and written form using a variety of media and presentation types
- Workplace skills through practicum or co-op, including: leadership, responsibility and initiative in the workplace; ethical work conduct; independent work and group work; meeting productivity demands and deadlines; networking.
- Explain and integrate key concepts and processes in the description of the biophysical environment and Earth systems
- Critically analyze and incorporate biophysical data in environmental monitoring, management and policy
- Collect and analyze geographic and environmental data in field and lab settings and learn methods commonly used within environmental management and consulting organizations
- Understand and communicate environmental issues and learn to apply geographic analyses for environmental research, management
Careers:
- Agriculture
- Consulting
- Conservation
- Energy
- Emergency Management
- Environment
- Forestry
- Oil, Gas and Mining
- Planning
- Waste Management
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Project Management
- Government
- GIS Technology
- Data Technology
- Surveying
- Research
- Quality Control
- Risk Management
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Soil Assessment Specialist
- Agricultural Water Resources Specialist
- Agricultural Research Technician
- Environmental Consultant
- Sustainability Consultant
- Park Naturalist or Interpreter
- Resource Conservation Specialist
- Water Conservation Specialist
- Wetlands Specialist
- Energy Specialist
- Climate Change Analyst
- Emergency Management Specialist
- Natural Hazards Analyst
- Environmental Quality Specialist
- Natural Resource Planner
- Reclamation Specialist
- Air Quality Specialist
- Environmental Policy Analyst
- Environmental Assessment Office
- Environmental Technician
- Forestry Technician
- Environmental Monitor
- Pollution Control Technologist
- Coastal Zone Specialist
- Waste Management Specialist
- Recycling Coordinator
- Hazardous Waste Management Specialist
- Water Resources Coordinator
- Energy Policy Advisor
- GIS Analyst
- GIS Technician
- Hydrographic Surveyor
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Research and analyze politics in Canada and throughout the world from a holistic perspective
- Critically examine contending political perspectives and evaluate a variety of political positions
- Recognize the relevance of historic ideas to contemporary political problems through knowledge of major texts and thinkers of Western political thought
- Apply a range of qualitative and qualitative methodologies and basic statistical methods to political research
- Engage in comprehensive research about politics and interpret relevant evidence effectively
- Write about politics systematically and persuasively in brief essays and longer analytical research papers
- Form coherent verbal questions and respond articulately in group discussions
Careers:
- Research
- Staffing and Recruitment
- Non-Profit Management
- Communications
- Project Management
- Marketing
- Government Administration
- Human Resources
- Public Relations
- Policy Advising or Analysis
- Consulting
- Strategic Planning
- Writing
- Underwriting
- Data Analytics
- Research Facilitator
- Head Hunter
- Corporate Communications
- Realtor
- Digital Media Specialist
- Lawyer
- Quality Improvement Officer
- Human Resources Manager
- Education Policy Advisor
- Speech Writer
- Community and Stakeholders Relations Director
- Primary or Secondary Education
- Campaign Manager
- Brand Manager
- Accessibility Training Coordinator
- Political Party Organizer
- Government Relations Assistant
- Economic Development Officer
- Analytics and Data Services
- Policy Analyst
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Press Secretary in Provincial Government
- Procurement and Finance Officer in Federal Government
- Senior Policy Analyst in Federal Government
- Maritime Analyst in Federal Government
- Translator in Software Development
- Air Traffic Controller in Military
- Quality and Compliance Agent in E-Commerce
- Data and Yield Analyst in Tourism
- Employment Lawyer in Law Firm
- Marketing Executive in Higher Education
- Policy Advisor in Provincial Government
- Specialty Lines Underwriter in Insurance
- Director of Operations in Staffing
- Planning and Design Analyst in Oil and Gas
- Grants Manager in Non-Profit
- Security Risk in Federal Government
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Utilize psychological concepts, language and major theories to explain behaviour
- Critically synthesize, analyze and communicate psychological research findings in written form
- Present and clearly explain psychological research findings orally to a variety of audiences
- Critically review and evaluate psychological research methodology and findings
- Construct research questions and appropriate design methods to effectively investigate a psychological problem, issue or theory
- Demonstrate an understanding of scientific integrity as it relates to experimental psychology
- Apply critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and scientific approach to solving problems related to behaviour and mental processes
- Apply a scientific approach to solve problems related to behaviour and mental processes critically
- Effectively integrate psychological knowledge, skills and values seamlessly into a variety of occupational settings
- Explain how psychological principles can be applied to clarify social issues and inform public policy
Careers:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Education Management
- Staffing and Recruitment
- Human Resources
- Policy Analysis
- Event Management
- Government Administration
- Program Development
- Communications
- Non-Profit Management
- Marketing
- Teaching
- Consulting
- Behaviour Analysis and Modification
- Child or Youth Protection
- Career or Employment Counsellor
- Disabilities Counsellor
- Associate Director of Residence Life
- Child or Youth Protection Worker
- Learning Strategist
- Human Resources
- Program Advisor
- Conferences and Training Coordinator
- City Councillor
- Communications Consultant
- Learning Officer
- Specialized Support Counsellor
- Social Media Strategist
- Systems Coordinator
- Planning Officer
- Educational Assistant
- Business Analyst
- English Language Teacher
- Family and Child Therapist
- ABA Therapist
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- National Monitoring Center Officer in Federal Government
- Material Management Systems Coordinator in Federal Government
- Psychotherapist and Couples Counsellor in Mental Health Services
- Risk Management Analysis in Healthcare
- Assistant to Forensic Psychologist in Policing and Corrections
- Developmental Service Worker in Non-Profit
- Immigration Consultant in Immigration Agency
- Senior Research Analyst in Global Information and Measurement Organization
- Senior Youth Worker in Non-Profit
- Business Analyst in Federal Government
- Human Resources Generalist in Think Tank
- Policy Officer in Federal Government
- Web Strategist and Marketing Coordinator in Technology
- Life Skills Trainer in Autism Resources Service
- Court Outreach Worker in Mental Health Education and Services
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Knowledge of different religious beliefs, practices and doctrines
- Cultural sensitivity; the ability to interact with diverse groups; understanding of various cultural practices and corresponding human behaviours; sensitivity to and compassion for others
- Aptitude for leadership; the ability to persuade and influence others
- Research skills; data collection; process and synthesize vast amounts of data and apply where relevant
- Problem solving skills; approaching topics and problems from various perspectives; analyzing multiple dimensions of a problem; decision making skills
- Communication skills – explaining and presenting ideas and data clearly; public speaking; writing articulately and analytically
- Logistical and critical thinking
Careers:
- Non-profit Organizations
- Archaeology
- Community Development
- Consulting Firms
- Educational Institutions
- Public Service
- Research Institutions
- Publishing Companies
- Religious Institutions
- Museums
- Libraries
- Writing
- Media Corporations
- Government Departments
- Health or Social Service Institutions
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Administrator
- Advocacy Groups
- Human Resources
- Critical Analyst
- Anthropologist
- Archaeologist
- Artist
- Consultant
- Campus Religious Coordinator
- Divorce Mediator
- Executive Assistant to Government Official
- Child Care Worker
- Guidance Counselor
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Paralegal – Mediation
- Parole Officer
- Military
- Youth Worker
- YMCA Worker
- Research Officer
- Teacher
- Community Development Officer
- Family Counsellor
- Human Rights Officer
- International Development and Aid Project Officer
- Marriage Counsellor
- Social Services Worker
- Foreign Service Worker
- Public Service Worker
- Professor
- Community Worker
- Religious Advisor
- Religion Analyst
- Political Analyst
- Missionary
- Religious Educational Administrator
- Pastoral Animator
- Media Director
- Cultural Affairs Officer
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Ability to read materials accurately and analytically
- Knowledge of methodologies of data collection, statistical analysis and evaluation; conducting and clearly explaining sociological research
- Critical/Analytical thinking; abstract reasoning skills
- Problem solving skills; approaching topics and problems from various perspectives; analyzing multiple dimensions of a problem; identifying problems and developing solutions; decision making skills
- Communication skills – explaining ideas, writing and presenting information; public speaking; compiling carefully reasoned reports and essays; good listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills
- Ability to carry out tasks with thoroughness and precision
- Aptitude for conflict resolution; mediation; concern for and sensitivity to others
- Understanding of organizational and group dynamics
Careers:
- Public Relations Firms
- Social Service Agencies
- Research Centres
- Non-governmental Organizations
- Human Resource Departments
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Homeless Shelters
- Rehabilitation Centres
- Counselling Agencies
- Correctional Service Institutions
- Government Agencies (all levels)
- Hospitality Industry
- Labour Unions
- Marketing Firms
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Anthropologist
- Caseworker
- Compensation Specialist
- Consultant
- Counsellor
- Customs Inspector
- Criminologist
- Health and Social Politics Researcher
- Job Analyst
- Journalist
- Sales/Marketing Director
- Social/Community Service Worker
- Program Evaluator
- Probation/Correctional Officer
- Data Analyst
- Demographer
- Foreign Service Worker
- Social Pathologist
- Social Worker
- Survey Research Assistant
- Public Affairs Coordinator
- Gerontologist
- Grievance Officer
- Historian
- Hospital Administrator
- Labour Relations Specialist
- Market Research Analyst
- Mediator
- Minister
- Personnel Manager
- Political Scientist
- Statistician/Statistical Assistant
- Probation Officer
- Psychologist
- Public Administrator
- Public Relations Worker
- Research Assistant
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Representative
- Foreign Service Officer
- Fundraiser
- Advertising Assistant
- Urban Planner
- Writer
- Abortion Counselling
- Adoption Services Worker
- Crime Victim Services
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Day Care Worker
- Divorce Counsellor
- Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered Service Worker
- Activity Leader
- Admissions Officer
- Clergy Member
- Employment Services Worker
- Employee Development Specialist
- Health Club Manager
- Career Planning and Placement Coordinator
- Executive Assistant
- Lawyer
- Legislative Aide
- Teacher
- Policy Analyst
- Population Analyst
- Statistical Analyst
- Survey Research Technician
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Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:
- Advocating against inequality and a movement toward acceptance, collaboration and consensus through the gender divide
- Knowledge of how gender intersects with other structures of power including race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, age and ability in shaping ways of thinking and understanding the world around us; understanding inequality
- Ability to read materials accurately and analytically
- Critical/Analytical thinking; abstract reasoning skills
- Problem solving skills; approaching topics and problems from various perspectives; analyzing multiple dimensions of a problem; identifying problems and developing solutions; decision making skills
- Research skills; developing research strategies and utilizing research methods; data collection; process and synthesize vast amounts of data and apply where relevant; application of information for policy development
- Communication skills – explaining ideas, writing and presenting information clearly; public speaking; good listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills
- Aptitude for conflict resolution; mediation; concern for and sensitivity to others
- Understanding of organizational and group dynamics
Careers:
- Educational Institutions
- Community Organizations
- Consulting Firms
- Publishing Houses
- Social Service Agencies
- Judicial System
- Labour Unions
- Market Research Firms
- Media Organizations
- Government Departments
- Public Relations Firms
- Financial Service Firms
- Non-governmental Organizations
- Welfare Organizations
- Centres for Women
- Administration
- Advocacy
- Anthropology
- History
Job Titles of Program Graduates:
- Clinical Social Worker
- Health Care Coordinator
- College/University Professor
- Human Rights Advocate
- Victims’ Advocate
- Journalist
- Archivist
- Lawyer
- Artist or Musician
- Battered Women’s Centre Director
- Business Owner
- Nurse-Midwife
- Legislative Aide
- Public Relations Manager
- Rape Crisis Program Director
- Casting Director
- Town/City Manager
- Health Clinic Medical Assistant
- Union Organizer
- Hospital Foundation Executive Director