2008-2009 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.  
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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: John T. Corlett, BSc Brock, MSc, PhD, Simon Fraser Associate Dean: Michael L. Plyley, BSc, PhD Western Ontario Graduate Programs: MA, MSc, Applied Health Sciences Faculty of Business Interim Dean, Barbara Sainty, BAdmin Regina, MA, PhD Ohio State, CA, CMA Associate Dean: Donald A. Cyr, BSc Concordia, MBA Saskatchewan, MA, PhD Alberta Graduate Programs: MBA, MAcc, MBE, MSc Management Faculty of Education Dean: James Heap, BA California, MA, Phd British Columbia Graduate Programs: MEd PhD in Educational Studies (Joint Program) Faculty of Humanities Dean: Rosemary Drage Hale, BA Kent State, MA Eastern Michigan, MTS, PhD Harvard Associate Dean, : JohSainsbury, BA, MA Cambridge, PhD McGill Graduate Programs: MA, Applied Lingustics (TESL), Classics, English, History, Philosophy, Popular Culture, Studies in Comparative Literature and Arts Faculty of Mathematics & Science Dean: Ian D. Brindle, BSc Manchester, MSc Brock, FRSC (UK) Graduate Programs: MSc, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics PhD in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry Faculty of Social Sciences Dean: Thomas Dunk, BA Alberta, MA, PhD MGill Graduate Programs: MA, Applied Disability Studies, Child & Youth Studies, 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 Biological Sciences PhD in Biotechnology PhD in Chemistry PhD in Educational Studies 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) Child and Youth Studies Classics 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: January 16, 2009 @ 11:29AM