Academics & Careers
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St. Thomas is a liberal arts college in the purest sense. We focus on the humanities and social sciences. Students and faculty are focused on the study of cultures, languages, communications, and the history of human interaction. Our graduates go on to successful careers and are accepted into advanced degree programs in universities around the world.
Featured Major: English with Drama Concentration
The English language and literature department’s major in English with a concentration in drama enables students to become theatrically literate and understand the inner workings of drama production. Through coursework, students engage with the academic discourses of dramatic literature and theatre history, while simultaneously developing skills as actors and directors. Graduates have gone on to pursue careers in theatre, on-stage and back stage, as well as advanced studies in writing and technical production at schools such as the National Theatre School, the George Brown School of Performing Arts, Ohio State University and the University of Glasgow.
“Within my first year at STU I was writing, directing and acting in plays. I certainly saw the Black Box Theatre as a realm of infinite possibilities.” – Step Taylor, BA‘07
Connecting Through Theatre
Whether you long for the spotlight or prefer a backstage role; whether you’re an aspiring writer or a budding director, our thriving arts community will give you the chance to develop your theatrical talent. Auditions for the renowned Theatre St. Thomas productions are open to all, regardless of experience.
St. Thomas is also home to the St. Thomas Early English Drama Society, a group devoted to the presentation of early drama, and 78, an annual event showcasing original scripts by student writers. For those hoping to pursue theatre professionally, the English major with a concentration in drama teaches practical and theoretical aspects of stagecraft.
Courses within the Major
Drama Production, From the Page to the Stage, Study of Drama, Advanced Drama Production, Restoration and Eighteenth Century Drama and Theatre, Canadian Drama, Studies in Modern Drama I
Faculty Expertise
Ilkay Silk – Directing, producing, writing, acting
Chris Saad – Lighting, sound design, stage management, technical direction
Popular Majors & Career Paths
(For the full list of majors and interdisciplinary programs of study, please select the Academic Departments link to go to details on the St. Thomas website.)
Criminology — Examine the causes and consequences of criminal behavior and society’s response. An education in criminology can lead to a career in the public service, policing, social services, law, corrections, or social work.
Journalism — Explore public issues, tell meaningful stories. Learn to be a fair and balanced reporter while acquiring the range of skills necessary for all media.
Human Rights — Examine human rights through a multi-faceted liberal arts approach. Gain a global perspective and become capable of identifying human rights violations locally, nationally, and internationally, and how to work toward effective resolutions.
Environment & Society —Question the social processes that promote human degradation of the Earth. The core courses in this department will familiarize you with the immediacy of issues we are facing today, their origins, and political actions that contribute to social change.
Global History — Challenge common assumptions about the importance of national histories and the role of the “West” in world history. Unique thematic and transitional courses on social movements, revolutions, citizenships, cities, and waterways may cause you to ask fundamental questions about yourself, your society, and your world.
Psychology — Study how people feel, perceive, think, and learn, as well as what motivates us and how we act in society. Graduates often pursue professions in education, social work, law, speech pathology, counseling, and school psychology.
Political Science — Examine the fundamental ideas and institutions that govern society. The strength of this department is in comparative governments, international relations and foreign policy, political philosophy, as well as Canadian government and politics.
International Relations — Develop specific subject-area expertise in the complex matter of state-to-state relations and the international system. This discipline prepares you for work with government, international non-governmental organizations, and international business.
English Language and Literature — Immerse in literature through classic texts that have shaped our society. Explore timeless themes of good and evil, love, friendship, human nature, and more by gaining a new perspective on the world of words.
Economics — Understanding the new economy encompasses world issues such as globalization, unemployment, environmental problems, poverty, and equality for women. You will engage in study and debate about the ways economies work and how agents of the system make choices that affect health, education, politics, and social institutions.
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Director of Recruitment
U.S. Recruitment Counselor
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