Program Overview

Canadian Studies Program

The Canadian Studies program at Trent University offers a comprehensive education in Canadian political economy, society, environment, and culture.

Degree Requirements

The program requirements for the Canadian Studies degree are as follows:

• Bachelor of Arts Program in Canadian Studies:
  • The single-major Honours program requires 20.0 credits, including:
    • 1.0 CAST credit from CAST 1100H and one of 1101H, 1103H, 1104H, or 1105H
    • 2.0 CAST credits at the 4000 level
    • 4.0 CAST credits at the 3000 level or beyond
    • 3.0 CAST credits in addition to the above
    • At least 1.0 credit from each of Categories A, B, C, and D
  • The joint-major Honours program requires 20.0 credits, including:
    • 1.0 CAST credit from CAST 1100H and one of 1101H, 1103H, 1104H, or 1105H
    • 2.0 CAST credits at the 4000 level
    • 3.0 CAST credits at the 3000 level or beyond
    • 1.0 CAST credit in addition to the above
    • At least 1.0 credit from each of Categories A, B, C, and D
  • The single-major General program requires 15.0 credits, including:
    • 1.0 CAST credit from CAST 1100H and one of 1101H, 1103H, 1104H, or 1105H
    • 3.0 CAST credits at the 3000 level or beyond
    • 2.0 CAST credits in addition to the above
    • At least 1.0 credit from each of Categories A, B, C, and D
  • The joint-major General program requires 15.0 credits, including:
    • 1.0 CAST credit from CAST 1100H and one of 1101H, 1103H, 1104H, or 1105H
    • 2.0 CAST credits at the 3000 level or beyond
    • 2.0 CAST credits in addition to the above
    • At least 0.5 credit from each of Categories A, B, C, and D

Minor in Canadian Studies

The minor in Canadian Studies consists of 5.0 credits, including:

• 1.0 CAST credit from CAST 1100H and one of 1101H, 1103H, 1104H, or 1105H
• 2.0 CAST credits at the 3000 level or beyond
• 2.0 CAST credits in addition to the above
• At least 0.5 credit from each of Categories A, B, C, and D

Diploma in Canadian Studies

The Diploma in Canadian Studies is a one-year program that focuses on Canadian political economy, society, environment, and culture.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be students registered in, or graduates of, an accredited post-secondary educational institution.
• Language Requirements: Applicants must have a competence in written and spoken English. Facility in the French language is desirable but not compulsory.
• The diploma program consists of 4.0 CAST credits, including:
  • 1.0 credit from each category (A, B, C, D)
  • At least 2.0 of the above credits must be at the 3000 level or beyond
• Students must obtain a minimum of 60% in each of the courses in the program to qualify for the Diploma.

Graduate Programs

The university also offers graduate programs in Canadian Studies, including an M.A. in Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies and a Ph.D. in Canadian Studies.