The Collaborative Program in Public Health Policy will contribute to the creation of the next generation of public health policy research leaders by teaching students to be creative agents for change, and better able to address the health issues and challenges of today and tomorrow. Graduate students will be provided with real world skills to address the complex and demanding task of public health policy by fostering insight into a wide array of legislative and regulatory interventions, administrative practices, financing and funding decisions, and various forms of soft law that operate at the international, federal, provincial and municipal levels. The program will give students the capacity to engage in current events and contribute to the development, refinement and evaluation of policies to address society’s pressing and emerging public health priorities. It will be cross-disciplinary, bringing together a broad range of disciplines, substantive foci, and theoretical and methodological underpinnings, to synergistically build an engaged community of practice of students and faculty focused on public health policy.

Through an emphasis on history and theory, texts and practices, the doctoral program in Cinema Studies will address the protean nature of cinema.  Key transformative forces — aesthetic, social, industrial and technological — have defined cinema’s past and continue to shape its present and its future.  Now more than ever, academic investigation of the multi-faceted phenomenon of moving image media is required to put these forces into historical context, to define their theoretical implications and to chart their socio-cultural ramifications.

The new Master of Science in Sustainability Management (MScSM) at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) proposes to educate students about managing businesses and organizations in a way that balances environmental, economic and social needs. This program will be a 20-month (five-session), full-time Master of Science program. The objectives of the program are to provide all students  with a solid foundation in environmental science and management proficiencies, allowing them to bridge their previous education with the multidisciplinary requirements of the program. The MScSM will complement existing graduate programs in Management and Environment at the University of Toronto and will build on strengths in environment, management, accounting and economics at UTM. The program responds to a substantial growth in interest in sustainability, socially responsible business practices and employment in so-called “green jobs.”

The program will have two concentrations: one concentration will be in Management, and the other will be in Science. Students will self-select into one of the concentrations based on their preferences.

The Women and Gender Studies program offers a particular focus on feminist colonial, post-colonial, diasporic and transnational studies.  The program supports diverse and multidisciplinary graduate research querying gendered, raced, sexed and queered subjects as they are entangled in political economies and cultural formations.  In particular, the University of Toronto’s Women and Gender Studies Institute (WGSI) has distinctive strengths in the following four areas: 1) gender, sexuality and queer studies; 2) feminist cultural studies; 3) feminist studies of technology, science, environment and biomedicine; and 4) transnational political economy and critical development studies. Our core faculty brings transnational feminist commitments to the study of diverse sites and their interconnection with particular focus on Canada, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, East Asia, and the United States.

The objective of this PhD program is to prepare gender and feminist analysts who can systematically bring together scholarship across disciplines to address ongoing and emergent concerns in innovative and boundary-breaking ways. This is achieved through a combination of coursework and research training leading to a doctoral dissertation embodying original research.

The Major in Climate Change Studies is designed to address the growing demand for education
that integrates the human, political, social, and scientific dimensions of the climate crisis. Unlike
most climate-related programs in Ontario that focus heavily on the natural sciences, this
program is rooted in the social sciences and environmental studies, offering a distinctive lens on
one of the most pressing global challenges.

The Major will equip students with a strong foundation in both the human dimensions of climate
change – such as environmental justice, policy responses, and cultural change and the
scientific principles underpinning climate systems and impacts. The program will have no
admission requirements. Students will complete 8.5 credits in total, including: 2.5 credits in
foundations courses which will prepare them to understand and address the social, economic, political, and ecological aspects of the climate crisis; 1.5 credits in core courses in which they
will delve into content knowledge focused on the human dimensions of climate change; and 4.5
credits in applications and skills in which they will continue to build on the foundation of
knowledge in environmental studies and interdisciplinary approaches to climate change. The
program will be delivered primarily in-person.

The program has been designed to be accessible to students from a wide range of academic
backgrounds and interests, without requiring prior physical science training. Graduates of this
program will be well-positioned for careers as climate policy analysts, sustainability consultants,
environmental educators, climate adaptation specialists, and communications professionals.
The program’s flexibility also enables students to tailor their learning to fields such as law,
public health, media, and international development.

The Major in Film Studies will provide students with a firm understanding of the historical, aesthetic, cultural, and political contexts of cinema and moving image media. It will give students the tools they need to: analyze films closely; think critically and write persuasively about film and media; understand cinematic forms and genres; understand the history of film and media in a global context; place film and media in the contexts of social and political movements, larger discursive networks, and other forms of art and cultural production, especially literature; understand the aesthetics and politics of diverse traditions and practices in film; and use the vocabulary and research methodologies of film studies.

The program will have unlimited enrolment, and students will be able to select the Major after completing 4.0 credits. In A- and B-level courses, students receive a broad introduction to the critical study of film, the global history of cinema, and the larger cultural contexts of cinematic and literary production. In courses at the B- and C-level, students learn about various genres, traditions, and methodologies in film studies. Finally, D-level courses offer a more in-depth approach to specific topics, including a focus on directors, regions, particular practices, and specific theoretical approaches to film. This program is primarily delivered in-person, with some online delivery options for required and selected courses. Methods of assessment at the A-level and B-level include exams, short writing assignments, and collaborative projects. Assessments at the C- and D-level include research-based essays, oral presentations, collaborative projects, and, in some cases, creative/visual media assignments.

The Major in Public Law is a 4-year undergraduate program leading to the Honours Bachelor of Arts degree. It is rooted in the foundations of social science and intended for students with an interest in interdisciplinary education that explores the way that public law is relevant to major themes in political science and sociology. Students develop an in-depth understanding of theories of rights and justice, and the institutions and social movements that have helped realize these ideals. The program addresses the normative foundations of justice and human rights, and the role of constitutions and courts in safeguarding the rule of law, protecting civil liberties, and curbing state power. It includes foundational courses in legal theory, the Canadian legal system, and the socio-legal study of law. The program includes an experiential learning component. It is not a pre-law or professional program.
Graduates will be well placed to pursue graduate education, law school, or paralegal studies. Students seeking to enter the job market will be able to pursue careers in both the public and private sectors, including as policy analysts, foreign service officers, lobbyists, market analysts, and in communications.

The Specialist (Joint) program in Music Industry and Technology is a 4-year, undergraduate program that is Jointly offered by the University of Toronto and Centennial College. It allows students to earn an Honours Bachelor of Arts (H.B.A.) degree from the University of Toronto and an Ontario College Certificate in Music Business and Technology from Centennial. The Centennial College Certificate will only be offered in conjunction with this Joint Specialist.  The new program aims to provide long-term career preparation by offering practical, career-oriented courses in music business and technology, as well as their industry connections, in order to meet the needs of students from different cultural, social, and musical backgrounds who seek a combination of broad-based knowledge that can adapt to the rapidly changing landscape of music, business and technology and career-ready skills. The program requires 15.5 credits, of which 7.5 credits are taught at UTSC and 8.0 credits are taught at Centennial. In year two of the Specialist students choose from two possible Centennial Certificate options: Audio Engineering; or Music Business. Students will complete an internship through Centennial in year three and a UTSC capstone course in year four. Enrolment in the program is limited. Although students will enter directly from high-school, there is also a pathway for students who have already begun their studies at UTSC.

The Major in Work and Organizations program adopts an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the changing nature of work as well as the operation of different types of organizations. Work and Organizations will provide the skills necessary to undertake the development and implementation of solutions to contemporary societal challenges through coordination of economic and social action in organizations and communities. Students will be able to navigate an evolving labour market upon graduation.

The Major has three streams: Humanities Contexts, Social Sciences Contexts, and Sciences Contexts. It is generally intended that students will enroll in the stream that corresponds to the sector of their other program(s) – e.g., a student enrolled in a Political Science program would apply to the Social Sciences stream. Students may only complete one stream in the Major.

The Technology, Coding, and Society (TCS) major program focuses on the impact of technologies, including hardware, platform and associated software, on people and on society more generally. Students learn essential computer coding skills, are taught theories on the use of digital platforms from humanistic and social science perspectives, learn to analyze the data that digital platforms produce, and then apply these concepts through practical labs and through optional work-integrated learning opportunities. 8.0 credits are required including at least 4.0 at the 300/400 level. Program must be taken in combination with another major or two minors.

The Quantitative Biology Major program (8.0 FCEs) is designed for students with a deep interest in biology who wish to gain a strong grounding in quantitative methods and their application to biological questions. More than ever, advancements in biology, from the molecular through the organismal to the ecosystem level, require quantitative thinking and skills along with a strong understanding of biological processes. Interdisciplinary research that draws from the natural sciences, mathematics, statistics and computer science, is an important aspect of modern biology. This major provides foundations in biology and quantitative approaches used to test and advance biological knowledge, and is appropriate for students who wish to pursue a career or graduate studies in a broad range of life sciences, ranging from biomedical to conservation to epidemiology.

The program is delivered through a mixture of classroom-learning and applied laboratory teaching, with an emphasis on understanding how quantitative methods inform our understanding of biology, and how they can be applied to test and develop new hypotheses. Students also have access to independent research opportunities that enhance professional skills, science communication, and the development and application of knowledge in quantitative biology

The Cinema Studies program is devoted to the stylistic, historical, and theoretical analysis of film. Students learn about film as a unique mode of communication in the 20th and 21st centuries, while also investigating what it is that film can be said to share with allied art forms. Surveys of major world cinemas and oeuvres, and courses on particular genres and forms, introduce students to a range of cinematic traditions and practices. Throughout the program, students consider the impact moving images have on personal and cultural identities and on society in general, and engage with questions about the relation between aesthetics and politics. The Cinema Studies program develops students’ visual analysis, critical thinking, and writing skills, which are relevant to many different possible careers. The program consists of 7.5 credits, including CIN101H5, CIN102H5, ISP100H5, and 6.0 additional credits from CIN and/or cross-listed courses. Of these 6.0 credits, 2.0 credits must be at the 200- level, 2.0 credits must be at the 300-level or above, and 0.5 must be at the 400-level. At least 5.0 credits must be CIN courses. Students must take a minimum of 1.0 credits in courses dedicated to “Auteurs,” a minimum of 1.0 credits in courses dedicated to “Cinemas in Context,” and a minimum of 1.0 credits in courses dedicated to “Genres.”

The Major in Creative Writing at UTSC offers students the opportunity to deepen their development as literary artists and to gain a comprehensive historical and critical understanding of literary and creative practice. Benefiting from workshop-based classes and feedback from award-winning faculty and visiting writers as well as from peer review, students will produce original work in a range of genres, encompassing poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, and comics. Students will graduate with the confidence and tools with which to continue developing as writers. They will also emerge from this program with the practical knowledge and experience to professionalize their creative skills into fields as diverse as publishing, editing, communications, public relations, marketing, and advertising.

The Specialist in Data Science (B.Sc.) responds to the demand for graduates with the capacity to curate and analyse data, as well as, to think critically about the uses and abuses of big data.  It was developed through the collaboration between of the Departments of Computer Science and Statistical Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Science.  Students will acquire advanced expertise in statistical reasoning, methods, and inference and receive training in computer science and machine learning. Students will also engage in the application of computer science and statistics to produce analyses of complex, large-scale datasets, and learn to communicate the results of these analyses. Admission will be indirect and limited.  Students will complete 13.0-13.5 FCEs, including courses offered by the Departments of Computer Science and Statistical Sciences, and three new integrative courses in Data Science, which will include a capstone project.  Graduates of this program will be in a position to obtain employment in industry and government, where there is extraordinary demand for data scientists. They may also pursue graduate studies in computer science, statistics, or related fields.

The program is designed as a contemporary rendering of the study of environmental problems. A key feature of the proposed program is the classification of the courses offered into Foundation & Skills and Capstone & Applications. The former group aims to build the foundation of the prospective students on different topics related to socioeconomics and environmental science, while the latter group consists of courses that integrate insights from different disciplines and nurture an interdisciplinary way of thinking. These courses also include many opportunities for experiential learning through problem-solving case studies, team-based projects and individual research. Special emphasis is placed on the capacity of the program to successfully build the requisite interdisciplinary, problem-solving skill sets needed when tackling environmental management issues. The program effectively balances between the need for a strong foundation on the basic principles characterizing a typical program in Environmental Studies and the importance of building bridges among the various disciplines involved.

This new program is to be offered by the Department of Management at the University of Toronto Scarborough. The program has been designed to continue to offer a highly quantitative yet all-encompassing business degree, but one that will focus on business in a highly international context and allow students to learn and apply management skills and theory through significant study and work abroad components. To remain competitive and relevant, the program will evolve as the marketplace shifts, ensuring that its graduates enter the workforce prepared for the unique challenges inherent to an increasingly global economy.