Course Description

Program Description Trent is the only university in Canada to offer students the chance to combine your study of forensics with one of several different academic disciplines. No matter what your forensic career ambitions are, you have plenty of options at Trent. Psychology Psychology at Trent is perfect 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, child development, and abnormal psychology in your first two years, to advanced subjects such as gender, emotions, and the psychology of evil in the latter half of your degree. Participate in research with leading experts in areas such as neuroscience, emotional intelligence, sexuality, anxiety, health, development, language impairment, perception, and memory. Forensics By studying Forensics at Trent, you'll learn the foundational science of forensics through the study of anthropology, biology, and chemistry, along with uniquely specialized forensics courses. As a graduate of this advanced program, you'll apply your skills to uncover evidence recovered at crime scenes, draw impartial conclusions based on physical evidence, and present and defend these findings using your foundational knowledge in science. You can also conduct first-hand investigative work with bloodstain pattern analysis, fingerprinting, and evidence recovery in mock crime scenes at Trent's on-campus Crime Scene House. Resume Boosters: Study in the only university in Canada to offer a wide range of joint majors in Forensic Science Create a unique educational focus based on your interests with an interdisciplinary knowledge base Gain access to outstanding faculty and cutting edge labs, and benefit from the opportunity to get involved in community-based or self-directed research, or summer employment opportunities

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