Course Description

Program Description Gain the diversity of knowledge today's employers are looking for by studying and specializing in not one, but two academic disciplines. History One of the most established and versatile university majors, the study of History paves the way for discovering human behaviour patterns, seeing beyond stereotypes, and discerning the difference between assumption and fact. As a History student at Trent, you'll have the opportunity to explore a variety of political and cultural themes while developing dynamic research, analytical, and communication skills that will become invaluable tools for your future career. Choose to focus your courses thematically, such as the Holocaust or the History of Crime, or by time period and location. Psychology Psychology at Trent Durham is the perfect fit for students who wish to develop a better understanding of how and why people act, think, and feel the way they do. You'll study the principles of psychology and a variety of specialized subjects ranging from personality, human development and abnormal psychology in your first two years, to advanced subjects such as gender, health, memory, dreams and dreaming, and atypical development studied in the latter half of your degree. Here, you can participate in research with leading experts in areas such as cognitive neuroscience, sexuality, dreams and dreaming, anxiety, health, development, mental health, language impairment, perception, and memory. Resume Boosters: Study history firsthand studying abroad at one of many partner universities around the world Pursue the Museum Management and Curatorship postgraduate certificate program offered in partnership with Fleming College Small group teaching environment means you’ll know your profs and they will know you – a great advantage for that personal reference after graduation Undertake an undergraduate independent research thesis or research practicum and work one-on-one with award-winning faculty Apply the skills you learn in the classroom to a real-world healthcare setting through unique new research placement on aging Get excellent reference letters from your profs for grad school or your first job thanks to our highly-personalized learning environment

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