Dean’s message

We invite you to join the Faculty of Social Sciences — a vibrant community of internationally renowned researchers and scholars, award-winning teachers, dedicated staff and experienced academic advisors — all of whom share a commitment to excellence and student success.

As the largest Faculty at Brock University, we offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs and provide multiple avenues to learning, research, community engagement and career development.

Whatever discipline or program of study you choose, you will have the opportunity to develop the tools needed to understand the world, to contribute to knowledge about the world and to make the world a better place.

Data analysis, qualitative and quantitative research, critical thinking, collaborative problem solving, persuasive communication, and small-group learning are some of the key components of our course offerings. They develop the skills required to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Our passionate, engaged and diverse students learn how to understand, transform and succeed in the world.

I am very pleased to welcome you to the Faculty of Social Sciences at Brock University!

Ingrid Makus, Dean