Academics & Careers
End of the Fall Semester at STU
It’s that time of year again at St. Thomas: tree decorating, winter formal, holiday concerts, term papers, all nighters, reading days, and final exams. The snow is slowly beginning to cover the campus; the leaves have fallen from our trees and been replaced by white lights; red and green sprinkled shortbread cookies can be found in the caf. Everyone is heading to the study hall, coffee and study snacks in hand; students wait outside classrooms looking over their semester notes one last time before being tested on their efforts of the last three and a half months. It’s the end of another great fall semester at STU!
An international education, close to home
Student presentation at the annual Research & Ideas Fair
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. We believe that your ideas have the power to energize and inspire others.
Our graduates go on to successful careers and are accepted into advanced degree programs in universities around the world. Here is information about some of our more popular programs. For the full list, select the Academic Departments link to go to details on the St. Thomas website.
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.
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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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