Last updated: August 2, 2005 @ 02:48PM
The University
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. 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.
Mission Statement
Brock University flourishes through the scholarly, creative and professional achievements of its students, faculty and staff. Offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, Brock fosters teaching and research of the highest quality. As a diverse and inclusive community, we contribute positively to Canada and beyond through our imagination, innovation and commitment.
Faculty Structure
Academic Faculties
Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
Dean: John T. Corlett, BSc Brock, MSc, PhD, Simon Fraser
Associate Dean: Michael L. Plyley, BSc, PhD Western Ontario
Graduate Programs: MA, MSc, Applied Health Sciences
Faculty of Business
Dean: Martin I. Kusy, BComm Sir George Williams, MBA Windsor, PhD British Columbia
Associate Dean: Don A. Cyr, BSc Concordia, MBA Saskatchewan, MA, PhD Alberta
Associate Dean: Sandra M. Felton, BA Western Ontario, PhD SUNY, Buffalo, CA
Graduate Programs: MBA, MAcc, MBE
Faculty of Education
Dean: James Heap, BA California, MA, Phd British Columbia
Associate Dean, Rodger J. Beatty, BMus Western Ontario, BEd Toronto, MEd Queen's, EdD Toronto
Graduate Programs: MEd
PhD in Educational Studies (Joint Program)
Faculty of Humanities
Dean: Rosemary Drage Hale, BA Kent State, MA Eastern Michigan, MTS, PhD Harvard
Associate Dean, Corrado J. A. Federici, BA, MA, PhD Toronto
Graduate Programs: MA, Applied Lingustics (TESL), English, Philosophy, Popular Culture
Faculty of Mathematics & Science
Dean: Ian D. Brindle, BSc Manchester, MSc Brock, FRSC (UK)
Associate Dean, Gregory C. Finn, BSc Queen's, MSc Western Ontario, PhD Memorial
Graduate Programs: MSc, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics
PhD in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Dean: David T. Siegel, BSc Louisville, MA Carleton, PhD Toronto
Associate Dean: David DiBattista, AB Brown, MA, PhD Waterloo
Graduate Programs: MA, Child & Youth Studies, Political Science, Popular Culture, Psychology, Social Justice & Equity Studies, MBE
PhD in Psychology
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)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Arts (MA)
Applied Health Sciences
Applied Linguistics (Teaching English as a Subsequent Language)
Child and Youth Studies
English
Philosophy
Political Science
Popular Culture
Psychology
Social Justice and Equity Studies
Master of Business Economics (MBE)
Master of Education (MEd)
Master of Science (MSc)
Applied Health Sciences
Biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Physics
Degrees offered through Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (an affiliated College of the University)
Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
Programs in Development and Estimated Start Dates:
Master of Arts (MA)
Studies in Comparative Literature and Arts (September 2006)
Classics (September 2006)
Master of Science (MSc)
Computational Mathematics and Statistics (September 2006)
Computer Science (September 2006)