The Master of Arts Management is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in arts management and administration, or for professionals in the practice who wish to advance their skills and enhance their knowledge of the field. Students will develop the scholarly knowledge, applied skills, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving abilities that will provide a strong foundation for professionals working in arts organizations, the entertainment industry, government ministries, municipal departments, not-for-profit arts organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private and public foundations, and small social or cultural enterprises. The program will draw upon curriculum in various areas such as arts management, policy, culture and the arts, budgeting, marketing and leadership. A key component of the program will be the co-op (12 weeks; 420 hrs) which will provide students with direct experience in the field.

The MA in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies (AGNG) is a thesis-based MA program designed to foster an understanding of key conceptual and methodological foundations of interdisciplinary aging studies, executed from both research-based and applied (e.g., experiential learning) approaches. The MA in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies degree offers graduate students training in social science and humanities fields related to the study of aging, including social-cultural dimensions of aging; systems, services and policy; cultural/literary studies, performance, and creative arts; social justice, especially equity, diversity and inclusion; and professional fields requiring expertise in aging. The MA program emphasizes the importance of developing skills in critical analysis of contemporary aging issues and practical approaches to aging-related challenges across different contexts – ranging from individual experiences of aging to the societal complexities of aging populations.

The PhD in Psychology is a 4-year program aimed to train candidates to make significant contributions to the field of Psychology by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to become successful consumers and producers of original scholarly research. The PhD program will emphasize three distinct areas of research: (a) Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience; (b) Developmental Psychology; and (c) Social, Health, and Personality Psychology. From these areas, candidates will engage in research directed towards understanding how cognitive, neurobiological, developmental and social processes drive and shape human behaviour, personality, health, and well-being. With this degree, PhD graduates will have the knowledge, skills, and training to prepare them for traditional positions within academia or to pursue non-academic career paths in industry-, government- or community-related fields.

Building on previously acquired entry to practice Registered Nurse competencies, this graduate diploma in Dementia Studies is designed for Registered Nurses who wish to become leaders in the development and delivery of specialty care for individuals affected by dementia. Participants will engage in a five course program of study distributed over five semesters. The primary method of delivery is asynchronous online learning using the Blackboard learning platform, with readings, online discussions, and assignments distributed over five 12 week semesters. In each semester, learners will participate in one or two eight hour workshops, either online or in-person led by a faculty member. Workshops will include a variety of active learning and simulation experiences.

The PhD in Interdisciplinary Social Research will require candidates to draw on multiple disciplines simultaneously for a holistic approach to addressing social issues of the past, present and future. The program will provide the theoretical, methodological, and experiential training ground for the development of comprehensive research and analysis skills. The program emphasizes social inquiry, interdisciplinary research, and professional scholarship as the foundation for understanding and addressing complex social issues. Key themes include entrepreneurship and social innovation; education and learning sciences; environment and sustainability; health and aging; leadership and management; socio-cultural contexts, social justice and community engagement, and international contexts.

The Master of Science in Bioenvironmental Monitoring and Assessment degree is a thesis-based program that provides graduate-level training in the field of environmental monitoring and assessment with a focus on biological systems. Through state-of-the-art technologies, students will determine innovative methods of addressing challenges in the monitoring and assessment of biological systems. The primary thematic foci for this graduate program include habitat quality assessment; population trend and viability analysis; biological change and species adaptation monitoring; biological informatics applications; gene expression and bioinformatics; ecological time series analysis; ecosystem services and sustainable yields evaluation; and biomarker development. Distinct features of the program include the analysis of existing or synthetic datasets, development of professional and technical skills, and the completion of a placement.

Trent and UOIT have formed a partnership to offer a MScN in Professional Practice Leadership. The MScN program will prepare graduates to contribute to an increasingly complex health care sector by providing an education that includes mentorship, interdisciplinary opportunities and experiential learning through research, project and class assignments. Professional practice leaders are responsible for ensuring and implementing expert practice, the facilitation of professional development, research and providing leadership; they are often charged with quality assurance and safety as well and the program is designed to develop expertise in these areas. The program is largely online and will begin with a 1-week face to face residency component to ensure that current professionals with high working demands are able to pursue the program. Graduates of the program will be granted a MScN by UOIT in collaboration with Trent University or a MSN by Trent University in collaboration with UOIT.

The Graduate Diploma (Type 3) in Educational and Community Leadership is a part-time program aimed at professionals interested in education issues and leadership roles in education. Participants will engage in a five-course program of study distributed over four semesters. The method of delivery is a hybrid of the first and last courses being face-to-face in block format, and the three middle courses being either online learning or face-to-face courses. Grounded in Trent’s commitment to environmental sustainability, social justice and community development, the program will encourage and develop students’ research skills, Educational and Community Leadership skills and their capacity for critical analysis.

The Graduate Diploma in Bioenvironmental Monitoring and Assessment (GDip BMA) program is an 8-month (2 semester) course-based professional graduate diploma program that integrates biological monitoring and assessment concepts and issues within an environmental context, designed to prepare students for the environmental workforce upon graduation. The curriculum of the BMA program will provide foundational and practical knowledge, including foundational understanding of the principles, technical aspects and human dimensions of bioenvironmental monitoring and assessment. Bioenvironmental science can be defined as “the systematic study of the interactions between biological systems and the environment using innovative applied research tools and fundamental research”. Students will complete six online half-credit courses (total of 3.0 credits). The coursework for this program can be completed entirely online in the Fall and Winter semesters.

The Master of Bioenvironmental Monitoring and Assessment (MBMA) program is a 1-year (3 semesters) course-based program that integrates biological monitoring and assessment concepts and issues within an environmental context, designed to prepare students for the environmental workforce upon graduation. This degree will emphasize practical and applied course-based education, along with experiential learning, to give students professional skills and experience that are crucial for success in the competitive environmental employment sector in Canada. This is accomplished by providing practical knowledge and experiential learning through a professional work placement, or placement. Students will complete a total of nine courses/six credits. The coursework for Terms 1 and 2 can be completed entirely online in the Fall and Winter semesters. In Term 3 (Summer), students will complete 1 course (2.0 credits) consisting of a 15-week placement and a 1-week capstone course. During the placement course, Master’s students will complete placements with environmental sector partners to acquire valuable ‘real-world’ experience, which will be followed by a mandatory week-long face-to-face capstone session on the Trent campus to synthesize the experience and participate in a networking event.