2013-2014 Graduate Calendar

The University  
Located in the centre of Canada's beautiful Niagara Peninsula in Ontario, one hour from Toronto, Brock University offers strong undergraduate, graduate and interdisciplinary programs that include co-op and other experiential learning opportunities to a student population of over 17,000. Brock serves the Niagara region as a cultural, academic and recreational center and offers the community excellent facilities for people of all ages. The university is situated on the Niagara Escarpment, overlooking the city of St. Catharines. The Brock campus is a safe and friendly environment a spectacular setting in which to live and learn. The park-like setting of the University with its wide-open spaces, offers a number of outdoor activities at any time of the year. Brock University was named for Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, who lost his life at Queenston Heights in the war of 1812. His last words are said to be, "Surgite! Push on!" which has become the University's motto.  
Mission Statement  
Brock University flourishes through the scholarly, creative and professional achievements of its students, faculty and staff. Offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, Brock fosters teaching and research of the highest quality. As a diverse and inclusive community, we contribute positively to Canada and beyond through our imagination, innovation and commitment.  
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Academic Faculties Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Dean: Neil McCartney, BEd Exeter, PhD McMaster Associate Dean: Panagiota Klentrou, BSc Athens, MSc, PhD Montreal Graduate Programs: MA, MSc, PhD, Applied Health Sciences Goodman School of Business Interim Dean, Don Cyr, BSc Concordia, MBA Saskatchewan, MA, PhD Alberta Associate Dean: Danny Cho, BA, BSc, MEng Toronto, PhD McMaster Graduate Programs: MBA, MAcc, MBE, MSc Management Faculty of Education Dean: Fiona Blaikie, BA Cape Town, MA Victoria, PhD British Columbia Graduate Programs: MEd PhD in Educational Studies (Joint Program) Faculty of Humanities Dean: J. Douglas Kneale, BA, MA Western, PhD Toronto Associate Dean: Carol Merriam BA, MA Queen's, PhD Ohio State Graduate Programs: MA, Applied Lingustics (TESL), Canadian-American Studies, Classics, English, History, Philosophy, Popular Culture, Studies in Comparative Literature and Arts, PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities Faculty of Mathematics & Science Dean: S. Ejaz Ahmed, BSc Karachi, MSc Guelph, PhD Carleton Associate Dean, Graduate Programs and Research, A. Joffre Mercier, BSc, MSc McGill, PhD Calgary Graduate Programs: MSc, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics PhD in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics Faculty of Social Sciences Dean: Thomas Dunk, BA Alberta, MA, PhD MGill Associate Dean, Ingrid Makus, BA Winnipeg, PhD Toronto Graduate Programs: MA, Applied Disability Studies, Child & Youth Studies, Critical Sociology, Geography, Political Science, Popular Culture, Psychology, Social Justice & Equity Studies, MADS, MBE, PhD in Psychology  
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The following graduate programs are currently offered at Brock University: Doctoral Programs: PhD in Applied Health Sciences PhD in Biological Sciences PhD in Biotechnology PhD in Chemistry PhD in Educational Studies PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities PhD in Physics PhD in Psychology Master's Programs: Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Master of Applied Disability Studies (MADS) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Arts (MA) Applied Disability Studies Applied Health Sciences Applied Linguistics (Teaching English as a Subsequent Language) Canadian-American Studies Child and Youth Studies Classics Critical Sociology English Geography History Philosophy Political Science Popular Culture Psychology Social Justice and Equity Studies Studies in Comparative Literature and Arts Master of Business Economics (MBE) Master of Education (MEd) Master of Science (MSc) Applied Health Sciences Biological Sciences Biotechnology Chemistry Computer Science Earth Sciences Management Mathematics and Statistics Physics Diploma Diploma in Applied Disability Studies Degrees offered through Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (an affiliated theological college of the University) Master of Divinity (MDiv) Master of Theological Studies (MTS)  
Last updated: April 2, 2013 @ 04:12PM