Last updated: November 7, 2011 @ 12:14PM
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.
Faculty Structure
Academic Faculties
Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
Interim Dean: Joanne McLean, BPE, MPE New Brunswick, PhD Ohio State
Associate Dean: Michael L. Plyley, BSc, PhD Western Ontario
Graduate Programs: MA, MSc, PhD, Applied Health Sciences
Faculty of Business
Dean, Philip Kitchen, BA Manchester Metropolitan, MSc, MBSc Manchester, PhD Keele
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), Classics, English, History, Philosophy, Popular Culture, Studies in Comparative Literature and Arts, PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities
Faculty of Mathematics & Science
Interim Dean: Richard J. Cheel, BA McMaster, MSc Ottawa, PhD McMaster
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, June Corman, BA Regina, MA, 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
Graduate Programs
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)
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)