Program Overview

Trent's Gender & Social Justice program interdisciplinarily examines gender, race, class, disability, and sexuality. Students develop critical thinking, communication, and social awareness skills in workshops and community-focused courses, guided by leading researchers and activists. The program offers specializations in Critical Race Studies, Feminist Studies, and Sexuality Studies, and features resume-boosters such as paid coop experience and community-based research projects. Graduates are well-suited for careers in social work, human resources, and human rights advocacy.