Last updated: August 19, 2004 @ 01:25PM

General Information

I.  Introduction

Located in the center of Canada's beautiful Niagara Peninsula in Ontario, one hour from Toronto, Brock offers strong undergraduate, graduate and interdisciplinary programs that include co-op and other experiential learning opportunities to a student population of over 14,000. Brock serves the Niagara region as a cultural, academic and recreational center and offers the community excellent facilities for people of all ages. Situated on the Niagara Escarpment, overlooking the city of St. Catharines, the Brock campus is a safe and friendly environment. The park-like setting of the University with its wide-open spaces, offers a number of outdoor activities at any time of the year. Opened in 1964, Brock was named for Maj.-General Sir Isaac Brock, who lost his life at Queenston Heights in the war of 1812. His last words are said to be, "Surgite! Push on!" which have become the University's motto.

II.  Graduate Programs
The following graduate programs are currently offered at Brock University:

Doctoral Programs

PhD in Biological Sciences
PhD in Biotechnology
PhD in Educational Studies
PhD in Psychology

Master's Programs

Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
Taxation, General Accounting and Information Systems
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
General Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management and Marketing

Master of Arts (MA)
Applied Health Sciences
Child and Youth Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Popular Culture
Psychology
Social Justice and Equity Studies

Master of Education (MEd)
Curriculum Studies
Teaching and Learning
Organization and Administrative Studies in Education

Master of Science (MSc)
Applied Health Sciences
Biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Physics

Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
Degrees offered through Concordia
Lutheran Theological Seminary (an affiliated College of the University)