Sociology Trent University

Overview

In Sociology at Trent University , you will find yourself questioning and critically exploring the relationships between individuals, groups, institutions, and societies, and the organization, processes, and consequences of social life with a focus on topics such as class, gender, race, work, health, culture, and migration.

Key Facts:

Learn and work with a multidisciplinary mix of experts in the fields of aging, criminal justice, healthcare, popular culture, and sexuality in supportive research environments.

By the time you graduate, you will have an excellent foundation for professional pathways into law, education, public administration, or graduate studies.

Trent's paid co-op is an opportunity for you to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help you get a head start on your career. The Sociology co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors.

Specifically, paid co-op gives you a chance to obtain 12 months of practical experience on the job, develop or enhance technical skills, explore career options, network with a variety of individuals and organizations, learn from mentors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop technical writing skills.

Traditionally there are three co-op work terms of paid employment, each four months long, 35 hours/week, giving students the opportunity to manage well-defined special projects at an organization. With the Sociology co-op, students are encouraged to combine two work terms back-to-back creating an eight-month opportunity with one employer.

Co-opportunities

As a co-op student in Sociology you can explore employment opportunities including:

• Community Development
• Community Health
• Evaluation & Research
• Labour Relations
• Policy Analysis
• Social Services