The Certificate of Decolonization and Indigenization Studies offers students the possibility of exploring Canada’s settler-colonial relationship to the diverse Indigenous peoples who have been here for millennia. They will also learn about the many ways that Indigenous peoples have continued to strengthen their cultures amidst the challenges of settlercolonialism.

The certificate provides students with the opportunity to participate in activities and events that aim to build relationships with local Indigenous communities. Indigenous resurgence, cultural and language reclamation, land rights and stewardship, and Indigenous science, are a few of the potential areas of exploration.

Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to better understand the diversity and contributions of Indigenous peoples, across Turtle Island and globally. They will be able to critically connect the history of Indigenous communities to contemporary issues that frame the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples today, and to be a part of a dynamic, innovative and growing community of practice.

For more information, visit the Decolonization and Indigenization Studies website.

This is an interdisciplinary grouping of courses designed to help students develop an understanding of Greek language, traditions and history, which are at the root of Western civilization. Students take specially selected courses and participate in the varied activities of the Hellenic Studies Centre. Those who complete the prescribed number of these courses are awarded the Hellenic Studies Certificate upon graduation.

For more information, visit the Hellenic Studies website.

Peace Studies is an interdisciplinary, engaged, values-based field of study that integrates theory and practice. The Peace Studies Certificate invites students to reflect critically and creatively on the complex roots of violence, nonviolence, and peace, their consequences, and their roles in our world. The Peace Studies Certificate aims to prepare students to work for justice and to build peace in any context, whether in their personal or professional lives, their communities, in society, or on a global scale.

For more information, visit the Peace Studies website.

This interdisciplinary field of study explores the history of the women’s rights movement around the world, gender roles and how they shape our culture. Students discuss topical issues such as abortion rights, queer identities, sexual violence and equity. Courses offered may address women’s experiences throughout history and in many cultures, constructions and representations of gender in the media, sexual identities, community and cultural perspectives of gender, women’s history and the politics of feminism. Students in any program of study can take courses in Women’s/Gender Studies. The Women’s/Gender Studies certificate comprises courses offered in disciplines as diverse as English, Humanities, History, Cinema/ Communications, Religion, Sociology, Psychology and French, among others

For more information, visit the Women’s / Gender Studies website.

New School is an alternative way of completing English and Humanities course requirements.Our courses are open to anyone in any program. We meet once a week, usually in the early evenings.

New School takes a critical humanistic approach to learning. We believe that people learn best when they have a say in what and how they learn. In smaller learning groups, we give students a greater role in shaping the content of their courses and designing how they will study their subjects.

In facilitating larger group discussions, we encourage students to relate their studies to their personal and social lives and constantly link the personal to the political.

For more information, visit the New School website or speak directly with an academic advisor.

This grouping of courses provides a small-group approach to concentrated study of the great works of Western Civilization. It offers challenging seminars in English, French, Humanities, and History. The courses are designed to provide students with general knowledge and skills appropriate to most university arts and social science programs.

For more information, visit the Reflections website or speak directly with an academic advisor.

Students can take paired courses – two related courses taught by two teachers that are taken with the same group of students – in the Enriched Science profile, in the Social Science General Studies profile and in Certificates. Learning Communities are also available in General Education, where students can choose paired courses that combine classroom learning with unique co-curricular projects.