Academics & Careers
STU Readies for Busy January – Faculty Book Launch and Lectures Mark First Month of 2010
St. Thomas is ready for a busy January after classes resume on January 11. “We’ve always been a place where things happen outside the classroom and this January may be our busiest yet,” said Kate Crawford, director of recruiting. “Just the first few weeks in January give potential students an idea of the kind of special events they can become part of at STU.”
Fixing the Sky: STS Annual Lecture – The implications of using new technologies to control climate will be the subject of the Science and Technology Studies lecture. Dr. James Fleming, professor at Colby College will deliver “Fixing the Sky: The Checkered History of Weather and Climate Control” on January 18. As the alarm over global warming spreads, some techno-scientists are proposing new solutions including bouncing sunlight back into space by launching tiny mirrors into orbit or saving Arctic ice by circling it with a giant plastic bag. Fleming will explore such technologies, suggesting they are proposed without consideration of their social or ethical implications.
Political Leadership: STU Faculty Book Launch – Political leaders must adapt to challenges from globalization, shifts in culture and advances in technology. They must transform local, national, international and global structures. And they must use powers of coercion or persuasion. A collection of 22 essays by scholars from around the world explores political leadership in all of its complexity. The Ashgate Research Companion to Political Leadership will be launched January 15. The book is edited by Dr. Joseph Masciulli, assistant professor of Human Rights and Political Science and Dr. Mikhail Molchanov, associate professor of Political Science.
Is Polling A Suspicious Art? – STU Public Lecture – Generational shifts, immigration and changing public priorities are influencing voting behavior. What do these trends mean for politicians, voters and future governments? The Political Science Department and the Journalism and Communications Programmes are sponsoring “Exploring the Mind of the Canadian Voter: Nik Nanos on the Pollster’s Art” on January 26. Nanos will explore emerging forces and explain their impact on politics. He will also explore whether polling is scientific, reliable and objective, or a dark art that creates public opinion as much as reveals it.
International Day to Commemorate Victims of the Holocaust: STU Public Lecture - Pinchas Gutter was only seven years old when World War II broke out. After the Nazis had brutally attacked and beaten his father, he and his family were forced to flee their home in Lodz, Poland, to what they thought would be safety in Warsaw. In “The Experience of a Jewish boy in Poland Before and During World War II,” Gutter will discuss his personal experience with suffering and survival during the Holocaust. The January 27 lecture marks this year’s International Day to Commemorate the Victims of the Holocaust. To see all the events on campus – academic, social or athletic – see www.stu.ca.
An international education, close to home
Student presentation at the annual Research & Ideas Fair
Criminology — Examine the causes and consequences of criminal behaviour and society’s response. An education in Criminology combines knowledge from a variety of disciplines and can lead to careers in public service, law enforcement, social services, corrections, law, and social work.
Journalism — Combine critical, independent thinking with today’s sophisticated media technologies. Journalists explore public issues and tell meaningful stories in a fair and balanced way. Enjoy access to the facilities of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), where many students have used internship programmes as a springboard to careers as journalists, videographers, and technical experts.
Human Rights — Learn to identify human rights violations locally, nationally, and internationally, and work toward their resolution. Many Human Rights majors go on to careers in public policy, international law, and social justice.
Environment & Society — Study the social processes that promote human degradation of the Earth. Explore the nature of economic problems, the immediacy and historical origins of the issues facing us today, and perspectives on political actions that contribute to social change. Those who pursue this course of study often put their skills to work in such fields as environmental management, environmental policy, and alternative energy.
Global History — Challenge common assumptions about the importance of national histories and the role of the West in world history. Ask fundamental questions about yourself, your society, and your world using unique thematic and transnational courses on social movements, revolutions, citizenship, cities, and water. Global history majors often explore careers in education, law, historic preservation, and communications.
Psychology — Study human interaction and behaviour. Understand human social and health problems. The Psychology Department provides you with advanced knowledge that you can apply in such fields as education, health care, and social work.
Political Science — Examine the fundamental ideas and institutions that govern society. A degree in Political Science can lead to exciting careers in federal, state, and local government; law; business; journalism; electoral politics; research; and education.
International Relations — Develop specific-subject area expertise in the complex world of state-to-state relations and the international system. The major prepares you to work in government, international nongovernmental organizations, and international business.
English Language and Literature — Explore texts that have shaped society, past and present. The literary and linguistic skills that you acquire can transfer to many fascinating and diverse fields, including journalism, librarianship, teaching, writing, acting, and directing.
Sociology — Study how the world works, how society is ordered, and the intended and unintended consequences of organizing human affairs. Examine social problems, institutions, inequality, the environment, gender issues, globalization, social control, and social justice. You’ll be well prepared for careers that involve investigative skills and to work in such diverse fields as journalism, politics, public relations, business, and public administration.
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Director of Recruitment
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November 17th, 2009 @ 8:18 am
Do you offer PhD in Human Rights? Is there a distance education plan for Masters in Human Rights?
What are the requirements for both, including fees structure and online facilities.
November 19th, 2009 @ 8:16 am
Hello Sambhajee,
Thank you for your interest in St. Thomas.
We do not offer a PhD in Human Rights, however we do offer some summer Masters level courses for teachers. These are 6000 level courses that can be used toward a Masters in Education.
We do not currently offer distance or on-line programs at St. Thomas.
If you would like to know more about our summer Masters level course, please feel free to contact our Admissions Office.
Regards,
Kate Crawford
St. Thomas University