Design your degree

MAKE IT YOUR OWN. DESIGN YOUR DEGREE

At Brock, we recognize that every student is unique, with your own interests and aspirations. That’s why we offer so many ways for you to design your degree, your way. In most of our programs, you’ll find options to pursue a concentration or minor, or even to combine different areas of study. You’ll receive support from faculty and staff to ensure that you are on the right path to meeting your academic and professional goals.

The icons below will help you to identify opportunities within each program at Brock.

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CO-OP AVAILABLE

Gain valuable work experience in our co-op programs.

brocku.ca/co-op

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CONCURRENT EDUCATION OPTION

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BROCK-COLLEGE OPTION

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

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INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Begin your professional studies to become a teacher directly from high school.

brocku.ca/education/programs/concurrent-education

Get the best of both worlds with our Brock-college programs. You’ll earn a degree from Brock and a diploma or certificate from one of our many partner colleges. brocku.ca/registrar or ontransfer.ca Experiential learning opportunities are available. These may include internships, practicums or fieldwork experiences.

brocku.ca/ccee/experiential-education

Opportunities are available for international exchanges or experiences.

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MED PLUS

You may wish to pair your studies with Med Plus, our innovative health prep program.

brocku.ca/medplus

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LAW PLUS

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ACCELERATED BACHELOR'S/ MASTER'S PROGRAMS

Interested in a career in law? Pair your studies with our unique pre-law experience program.

brocku.ca/lawplus

Unique and exclusive opportunities for students to complete two degrees (bachelor's and master's) within five years with one application.

Hands-on learning

Our commitment to hands-on learning and experience is core to Brock’s mission. Opportunities to practically apply what you learn are available in every program of study. Through co-op work terms, internships, practicums, volunteer placements and co-curricular studies, you’ll discover your passions, learn valuable skills and graduate ready to take the next step in your career. Learn more on pages 10 to 15, or visit brocku.ca/ccee

Seminars, labs and tutorials

Interaction and hands-on learning are ways of life at Brock. Seminars, labs or tutorials accompany many of our programs. You’ll study in small groups to explore lecture material and discuss, analyze, and apply learning to new situations.

Majors, minors, combined degrees and electives

Your major is the specific area of study you choose to focus on within your degree. Combine two areas of study or add a minor for a secondary area of specialization or to add a new dimension to your studies. You may also use any elective credits to explore different areas of interest and to create a degree all your own.

Professional pathways

Planning to pursue professional studies to obtain a degree in an area such as medicine, dentistry, law, optometry, chiropractic or physiotherapy? Begin your studies at Brock to complete the academic requirements you'll need for admission eligibility. We offer all of the preparatory courses you’ll need along with unique opportunities to engage in research at the undergraduate level. Brock grads are highly successful in gaining admission to these programs.

Graduate studies

Studies at the graduate level continue to grow at Brock. With more than 50 programs and an engaging research environment, we attract students from around the world to pursue their master’s and doctoral degrees. View all of our options on page 74 or at

brocku.ca/graduate-studies

Career opportunities

On the following pages, program listings include small samples of possible career opportunities. Some careers listed may require further professional or graduate studies. A range of career paths are available following each degree. All of our programs will prepare you for lifelong learning.