2023
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| CANIM |
The Department of Film and Media’s Certificate in Animation Theory and Practice offers a wholistic approach to animation through equally-weighted emphasis on academic study and technical training. The program promotes active, problem-based learning through hands-on production of animated media in relation to critical analysis of animated media and inquiry into topics within animation studies. Our approach to the study and practice of animation is interdisciplinary: faculty currently engage with animation as it relates to VR, AR, installation, new media, performance, game studies, and curatorial studies. The program balances training in animation tools and techniques and a solid grounding in animation studies that emphasizes the varied contexts for animated media and its overlap with many other disciplines, as well as research-creation methodologies that intertwine creative and scholarly work. The number of animated advertisements, music videos, video games, experimental films, visual artworks, data visualizations, and cinematic visual effects demonstrate the cultural significance of the form, and a wave of technological shifts have led to the more widespread accessibility of powerful animation tools, as well as increased visibility of animated media in the cultural landscape. These shifts in technology facilitate the use of animation for mixed-reality media, live performances, gallery-based artworks, video games, and more. The program aims to create a teaching and learning environment where we might all come to better understand animation’s complex and ever-changing status within the media landscape. |
Approved to Commence | April 18, 2023 |
2022
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The Master of Digital Product Management (MDPM) is a one-year professional program that provides students with the business, design and technical skills to lead digital product management and ensure organizational investments in technology reach their potential. This cross-disciplinary degree is built for digital changemakers as it leverages expertise of the Smith School of Business in partnership with the Queen’s School of Computing to deliver a uniquely comprehensive educational experience. Developed in consultation with digital transformation leaders in academia, business, government, and the technology sector, the MDPM aims to develop cross-functional leaders who can effectively manage the life cycle of digitalization initiatives. The curriculum combines a Knowledge Stream that includes courses in digital strategy and innovation, gamification and usability, ethics and more, with an Application Stream including design and systems thinking, cybersecurity, product analytics, systems architecture, optimizing the user experience and more. An in-depth practicum will enable student teams to digitalize a business process for a real business using low-code, no code tools. |
Approved to Commence | March 25, 2022 |
2021
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The Bachelor of Arts Honours and Medial in Indigenous Studies is housed in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. The plans combine courses from a wide range of departments (Art; History; Biology; Drama; Economics; English; Film Studies; Gender Studies; Geography; Global Development; History; Languages, Literatures and Cultures; Law; Political Studies; and Religion), ensuring that students are exposed to a diversity of perspectives on Indigenous Topics. The plans not only reflect the interdisciplinary focus of Indigenous Studies, but also contribute to new iterations of the discipline. The plans in Indigenous Studies will unite traditional classroom education directly with experiential learning while increasing University and community partnerships to deliver authentic experiences, routed in Indigenous epistemologies, methodologies, and frameworks. The core of the plans include introductory courses on Indigenous Studies and topics in Indigenous Human Ecology, a required course on Indigenous theories and methodologies, a required Indigenous language component, and for the major, a capstone project course allowing students to explore an issue in Indigenous studies through both library and community-based research. |
Approved to Commence | March 2021 |
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With an interdisciplinary reach that will connect departments, programs, and faculties across the university, the BA in Black Studies will serve to educate the Queen’s community about the histories and contemporary struggles of African and Black diasporic communities. Complementing and extending existing courses and research clusters that attend to Black Studies, African Studies, Black Diaspora Studies and Caribbean Studies, as well as studies of race and belonging, the plan will introduce students to a variety of perspectives that emphasize equity, social justice, and building cross-community alliances. The Black Studies Minor will provide students with the opportunity to produce new knowledge, study, teach, and centre anti-oppression in interdisciplinary settings—building on and extending the creative and intellectual work of Black communities in local-global contexts. The Black Studies Minor will encourage collaborative learning and draw attention to respectfully engaging, and deploying, multiple epistemologies from across disciplines. Upper-year courses offer opportunities to engage in activist and community work and cultural production, as well as small reading and theory intensive projects. |
Approved to Commence | October 2021 |
2020
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Accredited with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory College, the Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law will be the only English pathway for training as a federally regulated immigration consultant in Canada. The Graduate Diploma is designed to equip non-lawyers with the knowledge, and practical skills required to launch a successful immigration consulting practice. The program will also be of interest to practicing lawyers who lack specific training in immigration and refugee law, licensed paralegals, student advisors at universities and colleges seeking to upgrade their knowledge, human resources professionals in the private sector, immigration settlement counsellors; as well as people seeking careers in public service with government or international agencies. Offered entirely online, with optional in-class components, the Graduate Diploma consists of nine courses covering the full range of substantive practice areas, as well as ethics and professionalism, and immigration practice management. Key features of the Graduate Diploma include dedicated research and writing “boot camps”, real-time opportunities to practice both oral and written advocacy, and weekly tutorials with Canada’s leading practitioners. This unique online program has been developed by a team of Canada’s foremost legal academics, immigration and refugee lawyers and consultants, from private practice as well as government. A national advisory committee consisting of consultants, lawyers and community representatives from a diverse range of backgrounds, has guided program planning and development. The Graduate Diploma offers students maximum flexibility, with options to enrol on a full-time basis and complete the program in eight months - or to enrol on a part-time basis, and complete over a two-year period. |
Approved to Commence | February 10, 2020 |
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An Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (MRE) degree from Queen’s will put students at the cusp of a rapidly growing field, pushing the boundaries of intelligent autonomous systems and world-changing technologies. A rewarding curriculum covers everything from artificial intelligence to autonomous movement and control systems, integrating key topics in computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering. A sequence of experiential project-based design courses will progressively build the students’ foundational knowledge and culminate in a capstone design project that could lead to participation in an external design competition. In their final year, students choose from one of four concentrations in automation, robotics, biomedical engineering, or intelligent systems. |
Approved to Commence | April 17, 2020 |
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The Master of Financial Innovation and Technology (MFIT) is a one-year professional program that provides students with a solid understanding of finance, data science, and new and innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. The MFIT program trains students to become innovators and leaders in the financial sector. The program will cover how finance and financial institutions have changed and are changing, how the financial value chain is being disrupted by nimble technology-based innovators, the changing skills required to be successful, and what the future may bring in the ever-changing world of finance and technology. Students will be exposed to linkages between new phenomena and classical finance theory that will highlight the divergence between predictions and reality. The program will study both the good and bad, regulatory aspects, and whether or not these innovations are exploiting or supporting “social welfare”. The program will include access to finance specific data provided by industry which will allow students to work on current and relevant issues using the state-of-the-art data science techniques. Graduates will possess the unique combination of skills consisting of a deep understanding of financial models, data science, and new technologies that will allow them to create and lead innovation in the financial sector. |
Approved to Commence | August 21, 2020 |
2019
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MA
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The Master of Health Professions Education program will provide health professionals a focused program addressing the diverse teaching needs within the clinical or health related setting. Specifically, the program targets individuals employed in the health professions sector filling a gap between clinical knowledge and teaching skills, and/or residents/allied health students seeking a position at an academic setting. The MHPE program is cohort-based with 8 blended courses which allows health-care professionals the flexibility to continue working to meet their professional obligations. The first and fifth courses will be offered in person during a one-week summer intensive, 5 courses will be offered completely online, and the final course, a Capstone Experience, will be designed to meet individual needs This interdisciplinary degree is jointly developed and designed by clinical faculty members and pedagogical experts which ensures a diversity of experiences and expertise. This graduate degree program fulfills a niche that is not currently met in Canada as there are no other programs available to the health education community (e.g., doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nutritionists, dentists, veterinarians, etc.) that are both course-based and competency-based. |
Approved to Commence | November 2019 |
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The School of Environmental Studies fosters interdisciplinary teaching and research on the environment by promoting collaboration among faculty in the natural and social sciences and humanities departments and in other Faculties and Schools at Queen’s. The BA program in Environmental Studies will prepare students to engage in complex environmental issues from a variety of perspectives. Through a range of courses students will learn to evaluate the impact of humans on the environment and gain experience integrating concepts and methods from multiple perspectives and disciplines to attain a more complete understanding of environmental problems. Upper-year courses, including honours projects and seminars, are aimed specifically at having students apply sustainability principles to propose, test, and assess possible solutions to environmental issues, including those in relation to policy and decision making. |
Approved to Commence | May 2019 |
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The Department of Film and Media at Queen’s University, in partnership with The Agnes Etherington Arts Centre, announces the launch of new MA and Ph.D. programs in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies. Housed in the state-of-the-art Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, the new Master's and Ph.D. in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies are unique because of their linkage of adjacent disciplines: film and media studies and, more generally, the study of screen cultures, film and media production, and curatorial studies and practice. The program’s three strongly interconnected areas of focus – studies, production, and curation – are designed to stimulate creative dialogue in ways that ensure their mutual and respective influence, and in ways that open exciting points of access to multiple disciplinary formations. Visiting scholars, filmmakers, artists, and curators in the core professional development course provide opportunities for practice-based learning, integrating new knowledge gained from other graduate-level course work, and implementing some of their newly acquired skills in and beyond the gallery, festival, and museum. Core faculty bridge the fields of film and media studies, production and curatorial studies, with expertise in: digital media; experimental media; documentary; Indigenous film and media; Hollywood; social media; activism; world cinemas; gender and media; animation; artists’ media; performance studies; interactive media; popular cultures; television; critical theory; environmental media; festivals and archiving; and installation. Graduates from the program acquire comprehensive training, practical research skills and production experience while gaining an understanding of the entire lifecycle of moving image works from conception to circulation. The program is unique as it is offered in partnership with the Agnes Etherington Art Centre (AEAC), a university and public art museum with physical display space paralleled by an active commitment to digital humanities and online curatorial practices. |
Approved to Commence | April 2019 |
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The Water and Human Health Graduate Diploma is designed to give recent graduates and professionals an enhanced understanding of the role of water in driving health outcomes and ultimately the sustainability of populations and communities. This diploma will investigate water in its natural state, with an emphasis on the chemical and biological contaminants which affect human health. The movement of water throughout watersheds will be explored to give students an understanding of hydrological processes, while water regulations and policy will be discussed within the context of driving governance issues in many jurisdictions around the world. The Water and Human Health Graduate Diploma consists of 4 online courses, which are offered at a full-time (4-courses over one term) basis. This exciting course environment includes immersive virtual field-trips, stakeholder discussions and online forums. Diploma graduates may ladder their 4-course credits into a research or course-based Master’s degree in a number of disciplines at Queen’s University. This diploma is designed to prepare students for careers in a variety of domains, including: public health, engineering, environment, development, planning, and public policy. |
Approved to Commence | March 2019 |
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The Global Master of Management Analytics program will meet the rapidly growing need for analysts who understand the technical and mathematical challenges of analytics as well as the management contexts in which they arise. This program will give students who possess strong quantitative abilities the skills that they need to develop, direct and deliver projects in analytics that add value to businesses or other organizations. This is a 12-month program delivered in a blended online and in-person format with residential sessions at international sites. The program is particularly well-suited for working professionals, those with or seeking international business experience, and will provide thorough coverage of the mathematical and statistical theories and methods that underlie modern analytics, while maintaining a practitioner focus. Graduates will be able to develop and use advanced database and search techniques to extract useful data from very large data sources and apply modern methods of data summarization and visualization to enhance understanding of organizational environments, including the economy, internal organizational performance, competitive positioning, and the structure and behaviours of markets or client groups. The curriculum includes an enriched view of global issues. Students will study international complexities such as cultural differences in the use and implementation of analytics, variations in data protection, privacy and governance environments, comparative adoption rates of evidence-based decision making, case studies featuring multinational organizations and international business projects. |
Approved to Commence | February 15, 2019 |
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The Certificate in Data Analytics responds to the growing importance of data analytics in various disciplines by offering students a streamlined pathway to develop expertise in this field. The program consists of five courses, including core offerings in data analytics and elective options from multiple departments. The courses provide students with the “experience of a researcher” by emphasizing design thinking and solving real-world problems. Writing coherent reports of their discoveries is also an integral part of the learning experience. Students will engage with leading experts in the field to explore topics such as designing and evaluating data analytics algorithms, interpreting results, and applying data-driven insights to the above-mentioned real-world scenarios. With a focus on hands-on learning, participants will develop the necessary skills to excel in diverse industries where data plays a crucial role. Upon completion of the certificate program, students will possess the ability to design inductive model building algorithms appropriate for large and intricate systems across various application domains. They will demonstrate proficiency in evaluating the performance of these algorithms, assessing the quality of generated models, and the practical implications for real-world systems about which data is collected. Additionally, graduates will be equipped to interpret, explain and justify the results of analytical processes to those who can leverage them such as policymakers, senior managers, or scientists. |
Approved to Commence | May 17, 2019 |
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The Minor in Employment Relations at Queen’s University provides students with a focused and comprehensive study in the field of employment relations. The program is designed to equip students with the skills and competencies necessary for understanding and addressing issues related to workplace equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellness. It covers key areas such as human resource management, labour relations, employment law, and organizational behaviour, drawing on interdisciplinary foundations from sociology, history, economics, psychology, and law. This program offers an opportunity to enhance student engagement and skills development by addressing critical issues facing Canadian society and the economy. Through the study of employment relations, students develop transferable and marketable skills, including interpersonal and communication abilities, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills. The curriculum emphasizes communication, interpersonal skills, and problem-based active learning, linking academic research to real-world human resource and organizational strategies. Overall, the Minor in Employment Relations prepares students for diverse career paths in a field of growing importance to society. |
Approved to Commence | December 18, 2019 |
2018
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The Graduate Diploma in Legal Services Management is the only program offered by any law school in Canada that provides lawyers and law students with the business skills they will need to thrive in today’s rapidly changing legal marketplace. Legal practice is, after all, a business, and no lawyer, no matter how brilliant or passionate, can effectively provide legal services over the long term without a viable business model and efficient management systems. This unique online program takes lawyers from theory to practice with five courses that cover financial literacy, business fundamentals, technology and the future of legal services, team leadership, and project management. Offered entirely online, the Graduate Diploma features two core courses plus two of three electives. Created in consultation with premier law firms, teaching and learning experts, and some of Canada’s leading law and business professors, this program prepares lawyers and law students to make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead as the delivery of legal services continues to undergo fundamental change. |
Approved to Commence | August 24, 2018 |
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The Department of Global Development Studies at Queen’s University extends its innovative approach to research and teaching with its newly approved doctoral programme. This four-year PhD offers focused training and supervision to build core skills and proficiencies for development research. First, our students attain strong specialisation in the central rubrics that have shaped development studies as a field, including political economy and cultural analysis. Second, the programme grounds students in the key analytical frameworks and methodologies for conducting research on development issues. They develop core skills in designing and conducting fieldwork in cross-cultural settings and reflect on the public purposes and ethics of development research. Third, the programme cultivates strong project design and management skills for applications within and beyond academia and development practice. The degree is ideal for graduate students seeking to advance globally-orientated research in the field of development studies, particularly in the areas of political economy, cultural politics, sustainability and indigenous studies. It provides essential skills for building careers in academia and the development field, alongside positions in public sector research and policy-making, journalism, education, teaching and education, the law and the private sector. | Approved to Commence | April 20, 2018 |
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Within the context of the proposed Translational Institute of Medicine (TIME), a confederation of existing research groups within the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Department of Medicine proposes two new and unique programs: Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Translational Medicine. These programs aim to train the next generation of researchers to be effective translators of biomedical discovery. The graduates of the programs will operate at the intersection of clinical and related sciences and will have the expertise to generate and lead discovery through an integrated process, increasing the efficiency of translating science knowledge into health improvement | Approved to Commence | May 10, 2018 |
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| DIPA |
The Certificate is designed to provide students with an interdisciplinary foundation in disability studies, physical activity, health and their intersection while fostering fundamental academic skills. These goals will be achieved through lecture and case-based coursework, technology-enhanced modules, and unique experiential learning opportunities offered in partnership with the Revved UP Exercise Program. The Revved UP Exercise Program is a community-based adapted exercise program for adults with a disability. In addition to gaining fundamental academic skills, students who participate in this Certificate will strengthen their leadership skills and experience a positive shift in their attitudes towards disability. They will become global citizens with the potential to bring social change for equitable and active communities. |
Approved to Commence | May 10, 2018 |
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This new, pan-university certificate in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity will enable learners to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, and to execute intrapreneurial innovation. Bringing together nine Faculties, Schools and Departments, this certificate is open to all Queen’s students regardless of home Faculty. The online delivery model (with an option to do an innovation term at the Castle) uses active learning experiences for students to work through ideation, creativity and problem solving, along with honing their communication and collaboration skills. The curriculum touches on marketing and promotion, finance, business planning, digital resource management, design thinking and business communications with time to practice brainstorming, researching, and being a team player and / or a group leader. |
Approved to Commence | May 10, 2018 |
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| MMAI |
The potential of artificial intelligence is extraordinary. The power to transform operations, customer experiences, and product and service design is exponential. These opportunities cut across every sector. Harnessing AI’s potential for competitive performance requires a new type of professional. One who not only understands the capacity of the science, but has the expertise to apply it to organizational needs and strategies, and who can navigate the ethical, economic and societal implications. The Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence will provide:
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Approved to Commence | April 20, 2018 |
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This certificate is for Tyendinaga community members seeking to learn Mohawk language through culturally rich learning experiences and the many traditions, histories and worldviews of the Mohawk people.The Certificate in Mohawk Language and Culture is offered by the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures in partnership with Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na (TTO) Language and Cultural Centre in Tyendinaga, Mohawk Territory. |
Approved to Commence | April 17, 2018 |
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| URPS |
Cities have become key sites for understanding contemporary social life, as the majority of the world’s population now lives in cities and the city is one of the most fundamental human institutions. The department of Geography and Planning, along with the School of Urban and Regional Planning developed the Certificate in Urban Planning Studies to allow students to gain recognition for their devoted study of cities. Students will be introduced to planning-related issues grounded in an appreciation of city life and city structures, and will be prepared for advanced studies and careers related to urban planning, such as community development, real estate, municipal governance, international development or education. |
Approved to Commence | April 17, 2018 |
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| GDPHMI |
The Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Management and Innovation is targeted to enhance the competitiveness and employability of graduate students interested in pursuing careers in pharmaceutical and related health industries. Graduates of this program will possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and experience to make them ideal candidates to enter progressive career positions. The diploma will offer a combination of course work and practical experience to recent graduates in the health and science sectors (e.g. MD, MSc, PhD, PharmD) from across Canada and internationally. The program was developed to specifically enhance relevant industry or institutional experience, practical knowledge of the process of commercializing medical innovation, and business acumen that would strengthen the competitiveness of new applicants for early-stage industrial/academic career opportunities. In the course work component, students will participate in seminars led by pharmaceutical and related health industry experts, engage in case studies of real-world problems and challenges, and prepare oral and written submissions that demonstrate effective teamwork and problem-solving skills. The internship with industry will provide an opportunity for the student to be immersed on a full-time basis with an employer in the private or government sectors, to acquire valuable hands-on experience and apply the knowledge and skills acquired during coursework. Graduates of this diploma will have the knowledge and skills required to pursue advanced career prospects in the broader health sector, including but not limited to, opportunities with: Federal health departments and agencies (e.g. Health Canada, the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health); Provincial health ministries; Corporations (e.g. private insurance/pharmacy benefit management companies, pharmaceutical/medical device companies, contract research organizations or health service corporations that provide biopharmaceutical and commercial outsourcing services); Entrepreneurial ventures (e.g. start-up companies). |
Approved to Commence | April 9, 2018 |
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| FRPR | Designed to provide students with the necessary language skills to effectively work in a bilingual professional environment, the Certificate in French for Professionals will help both new learners and current professionals establish the written and oral communication skills required to meet the specific needs of their workplace. Students will enhance their effective communication skills by applying new vocabulary and expressions in daily interactions, learning how to tailor language for specific business contexts, and constructing documentation necessary for workplace success. Through core courses, students will analyze case studies, participate in role-play activities, and create collaborative projects that simulate real work situations. | Approved to Commence | Feb 27, 2018 |
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| GAEN |
This fully online Queen’s certificate is for students seeking to better understand global development issues and contexts. And in particular, students that are looking to prepare for overseas work or volunteer and community engagement opportunities. Through a variety of online courses, students will work collaboratively to investigate development changes, critically reflect on the relationship between development theory and practice, and propose and evaluate action-oriented solutions. Through the certificate’s core courses, students will take an interdisciplinary approach to the exploration of concepts related to the political, economic, social and cultural forces that shape contemporary global interactions. |
Approved to Commence | January 30, 2018 |
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The creation of this certificate program supports the recommendations of both the national Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report and Queen’s own TRC task force report, both of which call for the creation of “credentialed Indigenous language programs” at post-secondary institutions. The Certificate builds on current offerings already in place within the department and also builds on two successful curricular initiatives within the department: the minor in World Language Studies and the minor Concentration in Indigenous Studies.The Certificate of Indigenous Languages and Cultures will provide an introduction to Mohawk, Inuktitut, and the Anishinaabe languages. In addition to helping students recognize the three languages and grasp them at a beginner level, the certificate will also include exposure to Indigenous ceremonies, traditions, and contemporary issues. For instance, weather permitting, each Anishinaabemowin class begins with a smudging ceremony held outside Kingston Hall. |
Approved to Commence | January 30, 2018 |
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The PhD in Health Quality (PhDHQ) will prepare experts who will improve the delivery of healthcare through teaching, developing new methodologies and theoretical frameworks, as well as testing innovation in the field of health quality. The PhDHQ program offers a collaborative approach to comprehend and address the complexities within the healthcare system. Graduates of the program will be prepared to take senior leadership roles in health quality portfolios in practice and policy settings across Canada and will also be educated to assume tenure track positions in university programs. While the degree is research intensive, it will also be grounded in pragmatism and will help prepare independent researchers for quality improvement research and developing leadership capabilities in health settings. The PhDHQ program is a four (4) year, interdisciplinary program using a combination of synchronous and asynchronous study using interactive online videoconferencing. The PhDHQ program consists of five (5) courses in year one, including an internship over the summer months. The internship will be tailored to the learners’ interests and to broadening their perspectives on health quality. In the fall term of year two, students will complete their written comprehensive exam. The comprehensive exam will be a take home two (2) week written submission. In the winter and summer terms of year two students will focus on their PhD thesis, and complete HQRS 905 Current Topics in Health Quality. |
Approved to Commence | January 22, 2018 |
2017
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| BAH |
Queen’s new Politics-Philosophy-Economics (PPE) program provides students with a set of diverse and flexible skills for the study of social issues and societal responses. The questions that motivate the study of politics, philosophy, and economics share important similarities, including their social nature, the analytical and critical thinking required to address them, and their complexity and multi-dimensionality. The tools and perspectives may be different in each discipline, but the questions asked are based on common interests. The PPE program provides students with varied approaches to probe, investigate, and resolve fundamental issues of social importance. |
Approved to Commence | June 23, 2017 |
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The Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation and Health Leadership (DSc RHL) is a 36 month executive-style program that allows its students to continue working while completing the degree, through a blend of on-campus intensive sessions and online-learning. The program, developed by Queen's School of Rehabilitation Therapy, is the University's first professional, applied dissertation, doctoral program. The DSc RHL will train leader scholars who are able to apply theory and use rigorous methodologies to inform decisions-making in rehabilitation and health setting across the country and around the globe. It equips currently practicing rehabilitation and health professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to confidently pursue career opportunities requiring advanced competencies in leadership, program development, applied research and evaluation, advocacy, change management, and knowledge translation. The program format and curriculum design leverage the power of inter-disciplinary collaboration and creativity in the discovery of new knowledge. The program is open to all professionals with, with bachelor - or masters-level degrees, whose backgrounds or future career goals focus on advancing programs, services and system that will positively influence the everyday life of people affected by or at risk of disability. |
Approved to Commence | June 23, 2017 |
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| BA(H) |
This major will provide students with an understanding and awareness of cultural diversity in their own cultures, as well as some knowledge of different cultural practices and world-views. Courses are multi-, cross-, and inter-disciplinary on a variety of topics that examine the influences of key social, historical, political, and artistic developments within varied cultural traditions. The major is an excellent platform for study abroad opportunities or gaining additional experiential learning. Developing cultural competency and intercultural sensitivity prepares students for a wide range of post-graduate careers, graduate degree options, and professional programs. |
Approved to Commence | June 23, 2017 |
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| PhD (GS) |
The Professional Master The PhD in Gender Studies is a 4-year program that focuses on advanced theories and methods in gender studies. By directing students to critically study the pressing issues of power, inequality and equity as they appear in society, this program will lead the current academia on applicable social equity research and professionalism. This program will also give students the opportunity to gain experience in their field of research interest by participating in community based collaborative research. This component of the program is designed to maximize the applicability of their dissertations to a broad spectrum of audiences and careers. This program consists of a blend of theory based course work, advanced methods course work, a syllabus creation in the summer semester of the first year, and individual research. Unique to the six other Gender Studies PhD programs in Canada, students will be required to participate in a research application practicum. This will allow students to develop their research at appropriate sites of application and will evaluate their research and research partnerships in supporting of writing their dissertations. . In a rapidly changing world where education and institutions continue to increase their addressing of equity concerns and national expansion of human rights protections for sexual and gender minorities grows, institutions in both public and private sectors seek professionals and academia in these fields. This program will provide students with the skills, research and social applicability and knowledge applicable to a wide variety of careers and professional environments while also providing them with the ground work needed to succeed in higher academia. |
Approved to Commence | April 20, 2017 |
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| EMPR |
The Online Certificate in Employment Relations is designed as an additional credential to support those seeking entry level jobs in labour relations and human resources management. Students will be introduced to the theory, policy and legal frameworks behind the employment relationship, and how these can be applied to assess workplace challenges and problems. |
Approved to Commence | April 19, 2016 |
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| MDIA |
This online Certificate in Media Studies offers on-campus or distance students the opportunity to develop and accredit their fluency in the foundations of media and cultural studies. Students will build practical creativity, communication, and critical thinking skills that can be applied in academic and professional contexts. |
Approved to Commence | March 22 2016 |
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| GDBI |
The Biomedical Informatics Graduate Diploma program is a four-month, full time course-based program developed by Queen’s School of Computing and the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences (DBMS). The program consists of 12 units (four courses), one of which requires a final written paper on biomedical informatics. The GDip program is primarily aimed at recently graduated students (BSc. Honours) in biology, biochemistry, life and medical sciences, or a related field. The focus of this program is on the application of existing tools and techniques for managing and analyzing biomedical data. The main goal of the GDip is to train students to have command of knowledge in the area of biomedical informatics so that they can apply computational tools to analyze the data in their disciplines. Completion of the Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Informatics provides advanced standing in the Professional Master’s in Biomedical Informatics program, which involves another six units of coursework (two courses) and a Master’s project. |
Approved to Commence | February 13, 2017 |
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| UGCert |
The Certificate in Law is a 12.0 credit certificate designed to provide undergraduate students with a broad exposure to substantive legal issues that may impact them in their personal and professional lives. The certificate requires that students take four courses, each of which will cover a broad topic of the legal world to generate an understanding for and interest in researching law. Within the general teachings, this certificate will cover the most pressing topics in a student's life such as Canadian, Aboriginal, corporate and workplace law. Building off the already existing LAW 201 'Introduction to Law' undergraduate course offering, this program is designed to generate interest through knowledge in the practice of law, giving students from all streams a general insight into the progression. Through the courses offered, this certificate will assess students based on their depth and breath of knowledge, ability to apply methodologies and their application of course knowledge while also developing their communications skills and developing their professional capacity. Designed for undergraduate students from all faculty streams, this accessible certificate program will require students to complete 4 undergraduate law courses, of which three must be selected from a choice of four courses existing in the Faculty of Law and one course from an eligible list offered in the Faculty of Arts and Science. All of the courses offered by the Faculty of Law will be avaliable online for students of distance studies to access the certificate. The Certificate in Law is only one of three undergraduate law certificate programs in Canada offered by law faculties. It is in its accessibility where the Queen's Certificate in law distinguishes itself from the rest. |
Approved to Commence | March 6, 2017 |
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The Professional Master’s in Biomedical Informatics program is a 12-month, full time program developed by Queen’s School of Computing and the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences (DBMS). The program consists of 24 units—six courses and a Master’s project. The GDip program is primarily aimed at recently graduated students (BSc. Honours) in biology, biochemistry, life and medical sciences, or a related field. The aim of this program is to train future data scientists to translate data into knowledge that can transform how health care is approached and delivered. The Master’s program builds on the knowledge acquired in the GDip program by providing opportunities and mentorship for students to conduct projects in biomedical and molecular science and to develop skills in database development and management, data analysis of complex biomedical databases, advanced techniques in computing, and/or biomedical or molecular sciences. |
Approved to Commence | March 1, 2017 |
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The International Studies Certificate is a study option offered by the International Programs Office, in cooperation with the language departments and the Faculty of Arts and Science. This option is available to all Queen's University undergraduate students regardless of their degree concentration, and is intended for those who wish to enhance their undergraduate degree with a formal international program of study. The International Studies Certificate combines language acquisition with cultural and interdisciplinary learning, and includes a study abroad component. The Certificate was one of the first certificate programs at Queen's to be formally approved by Senate. First awarded in June 2001, the Certificate is becoming increasingly well-recognized as more Queen's students graduate with it. |
Approved to Commence | January 26., 2016 |
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Queen’s University Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining Engineering is offering a new Undergraduate Certificate in Mining Technologies. Offered to students and graduates of university-level science and non-mining engineering programs, the program is designed to complement a student’s degree studies with a certificate specialization in mining technologies. The Certificate will educate students on the fundamental elements of mining engineering, and further prepare them for potential careers in the global mining industry. Students, who have completed at least two years of study in their degree program, have the option of concurrently enrolling in one of two Certificate streams: a mining stream, or a mineral processing stream. Each stream consists of 6 courses, which are offered online throughout the fall, winter, and spring/summer terms on a defined schedule. By taking one course per term, students are able to complete the Certificate in two years.. |
Approved to Commence | October 31, 2017 |
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| MPhil |
The Department of English at Queen’s University is proud to announce the launch of the Master of Philosophy Degree in English Language and Literature. This 2-year program, unique among Ontario Universities, features intensive field-specific study, broad coursework, a Publishing Practicum, and guaranteed entry into the Queen’s English Doctoral Program (following completion of MPhil Degree Requirements). The degree is designed for diverse learners and will be of particular interest to undergraduate students who are already contemplating doctoral research. MPhil students choosing to move directly into the workforce upon graduation will have attained field-specific expertise, advanced professionalization, and evidence of research and writing skills through the Publishing Practicum. MPhil students choosing to move on into doctoral studies will accelerate their dissertation work by three full terms.. The MPhil is nested within a flexible suite of Graduate Offerings in English at Queen’s that includes the 1-year MA, the 2-year MPhil, and the 4-year PhD. Inquiries about the program can be directed to Dr. Molly Wallace, Graduate Chair of the English Department: gradengl@queensu.ca. |
Approved to Commence | September 22, 2017 |
2016
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| MAAL |
The M.A. Arts Leadership program is a 12-month blended program commencing in May. The program consists of 24 units with the majority of the courses in the first semester delivered on campus at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. During the Fall semester, students have the option to study online or on campus, depending on electives chosen. The Master’s program culminates in a Winter semester practicum at an arts organization and a rigorous capstone project, which enables students to generate original perspectives that synthesize theoretical knowledge and skills learned in their graduate courses. Master’s students will gain a foundation of knowledge of strategic thinking and planning, cultural policy, arts marketing, arts philanthropy, finance, contract negotiations and labour law, and leadership. During their last semester, students will observe and analyze problems and solutions in a professional arts setting, interact with arts colleagues, and gain insight into their future role and career interests in the arts. Graduates of the program will be visionary, robust, and qualified cultural leaders, poised with the revenue development skills and hands-on experience necessary to contribute to ensuring a vibrant and sustainable future for the arts in Canada. |
Approved to Commence | December 5, 2016 |
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| GDMA |
The Arts Management Graduate Diploma program is a full-time, blended course-based program developed by the Dan School of Drama and Music and the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Held over a six week period beginning in May, the program consists of 12 units (five courses), one of which is delivered online. Graduate Diploma students will gain a foundation of knowledge in strategic planning, arts marketing, philanthropy, governance, and financial and management accounting. They will have the opportunity to meet with top practitioners in the field and apply their theoretical knowledge through assignments, field studies, and in-class simulations. Graduates of the program will have developed 21st century leadership and management capabilities in the arts and cultural sector. Completion of the Arts Management Graduate Diploma provides advanced standing in the M.A. in Arts Leadership program, which involves another term of coursework and a third term practicum and capstone project. |
Approved to Commence | December 5, 2016 |
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| GDipMSc |
The Graduate Diploma in Medical Sciences is a course-based program designed to enhance students’ research and clinical skills to align with the requirements of the Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS) process and to promote research and scholarship activities in future physicians. Applicants must hold an MD to be considered for admission to the program. The objectives of the Graduate Diploma in Medical Sciences are:
Students may start either in July or January, and complete the program within six months. Students in the Graduate Diploma program may elect to apply for the Professional Master of Medical Sciences, and they may also ladder into other MSc programs in Queen’s Faculty of Health Sciences. The Graduate Diploma in Medical Sciences requires, at minimum, the completion of 12 credit units, including a Research Methodology course (MSCI 800, three credit units), one elective graduate course (three credit units) chosen from the approved list, and a clinical skills training course (MSCI 801, six credit units). |
Approved to Commence | September 27, 2016 |
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| PMMSc |
The Professional Master of Medical Sciences is designed to enhance students’ research and clinical skills to align with the requirements of the Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS) process and to promote research and scholarship activities in future physicians. Applicants must hold an MD to be considered for admission to the program. The objectives of the program are:
The program requires both coursework and a project. Students may start either in July or January, and complete the program in a year. The Professional Master of Medical Sciences requires, at minimum, the completion of 24 credit units. In addition to the three courses required for the Graduate Diploma, the Professional Master also requires another clinical skills training course (MSCI 802, six credit units), and a research project in medical sciences (MSCI 898, six credit units). |
Approved to Commence | September 27, 2016 |
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| GDPHMI |
The BA in Liberal Studies is a fully online interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with an integrated liberal studies education. The program is structured around modes of critical thought, and focused on breadth rather than specialization. The plan is made up of 30.0 units of specified core and option degree-credit courses, which are combined with electives to complete the 90.0-unit degree program. The program starts with a required foundational course which introduces students to approaches, methodologies and fundamental questions in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Students are then required to select courses from each of the four modes of critical thought: scientific inquiry and reasoning, insights into contemporary society and culture, critical perspectives on history, and academic writing. Finally, a required capstone course, LIBS 300, will enable students to draw on and synthesize their learning using a collaborative, project-based approach. By fostering an interdisciplinary approach to intellectual inquiry, argument and analysis, the BA in Liberal Studies will prepares students for more in-depth study in a specific field or to enter a professional program such as law, as well as provide them with a strong comprehensive educational foundation and the adaptable skills for any career path or life activity. |
Approved to Commence | September 23, 2016 |
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| GDipPC |
The Graduate Diploma in Pain Care is an eight month, part-time, blended online interdisciplinary course-based program (i.e., online courses and one week onsite residency) to prepare candidates for careers or career advancement in the area of pain care through the development of:
The GDipPC is a professional program designed to provide individuals with in-depth theoretical and clinical knowledge that will enhance their ability to provide and facilitate quality care to individuals with pain. |
Approved to Commence | September 23, 2016 |
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| BMT |
The Queen’s University Bachelor of Music Theatre (BMT) is a four-year collaborative program offered by Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College that will provide students with a quality theoretical and practical education in musical theatre performance. Aspiring musical theatre professionals will receive extensive preparation in acting, singing, and dance. Students will receive instruction from faculty and industry professionals with interdisciplinary training that fully encompasses the priorities of experiential learning in the performing arts. They will gain the knowledge and skill sets to be successful in the fast-paced and rapidly changing fields of dramatic and musical theatre through learning in classes such as play writing, design in theatre, and applied musical instrument training. By the end of the program, students will have an extensive knowledge of not only how to perform in a musical theatre and entertainment environment but also how to lead and design creative endeavours within the field and beyond. |
Approved to Commence | July 28, 2016 |
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Canadian Based mining companies face the challenge of building constructive and positive working and living relationships with mining-affected communities not only within Canada but also abroad. This diploma program is structured to address some of the most critical community relations skill and practice deficiencies of mining company staff working at North American based operations, and potentially at foreign sites as well. This program reflects induct needs, community challenges and political realities in North America. This practitioner-targeted certificate is skill based and competency focused, with three out of four courses packaged for distance delivery, allowing participants to continue working as they learn. The program is designed primarily to meet the professional needs of people already working in or having worked in the minerals industry, in associated government agencies, or in non-governmental or community-based organizations. It aims to equip students with the knowledge, competencies and best practices that will help them to understand, engage with, and contribute more effectively to the creation of positive and lasting company-community relationships. Successful graduates will be able to assume expanded work roles and increasing levels of responsibility within their organizations. |
Approved to Commence | June 30, 2016 |
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| BHSc (Gen) and BHSc (Hons) |
Queen’s is proud to offer one of Canada’s newest and most innovative online degree programs. The Bachelor of Health Sciences degree is a collaborative, inter-professional program created jointly by the University’s Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Rehabilitation Therapy. Students customize their degree, choosing from a variety of strategically designed courses. Further specialization is encouraged through a series of unique learning tracks allowing for more in-depth study in specific fields of interest. The courses have been designed to develop students’ competencies and skill sets in relation to careers across the health professions. Upon completion of the Health Sciences degree, graduates will have gained the courses required for application to a wide variety of health professional programs and to graduate studies. |
Approved to Commence | February 17, 2016 |
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| MEERL |
Queen’s University’s Professional Master of Earth and Energy Resources Leadership (MEERL) is intended for early, to early-mid career professionals working in the energy and mineral resource sectors. The 20 month program will be offered mostly online with three residential periods of approximately a week’s duration and can be completed while the student remains employed. The program is bringing together faculty and industry leaders from a wide range of backgrounds to enhance integration across multiple fields within earth and natural resource management, including the geosciences, engineering, and the legal, policy, and business realms. Most aspects of developing and producing natural resources are becoming more complex with time. These include increased participation by stakeholder communities, concerns about potential environmental impacts, doing business in a global marketplace, incorporating new technology, and the imperative to effectively manage the entire life-cycle of resource development within the context of both sustainability and commercial viability. This new program is designed to equip participants with the leadership skills and broad, cross-disciplinary training to effectively make sound decisions and manage these trade-offs in the face of the uncertainty and complexity inherent in natural resource development |
Approved to Commence | March 24, 2016 |
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| AWRI | Our online Certificate in Academic Writing* offers Distance students the opportunity to enhance and accredit their writing skills, enabling them to communicate effectively and prepare for future writing tasks in both academic and professional contexts. | Approved to Commence | December 1, 2015 |
2015
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| BScH |
Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College are collaborating to offer a Joint Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree/Diploma in Biotechnology. Students in the Biotechnology Specialization Plan at Queen’s can earn credit towards the Biotechnology Diploma at St. Lawrence, and vice versa. Students may transfer academic credits between the two institutions, resulting in the accelerated completion of both programs (a four-year BScH in Biology, specialization in biotechnology and a three-year Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology) in just five years. Students can start the degree/diploma at either institution, and will spend between 2.5-3.5 years at Queen’s, with the remaining time at St. Lawrence. The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biotechnology specialization will also be available as a stand-alone four-year degree program for Queen’s students. The combination of technical skills with conceptual and research training will provide our graduates with undergraduate biotechnology training second to none in Ontario. Program graduates will have a unique set of skills. Highly trained in the technical aspects of biotechnology that the college training offers, they will have the skills to take on jobs as lab technicians in industry or government, or academic jobs. The university experience will enhance their theoretical and research training and give them the skills to lead research and innovation in biotechnology. |
Approved to Commence | June 19, 2015 |
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| PhD (AH) |
The PhD is a 48-month, full-time, blended online interdisciplinary doctoral program (i.e. annual onsite period followed by online/distance components) designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to:
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Approved to Commence | May 22, 2015 |
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| MSc (AH) |
The MSc(AH) is a 12-month, full-time, blended online interdisciplinary course-based professional program (i.e. onsite residency and online components). It is structured to prepare candidates for careers/career advancement in the area of aging and health through the development of:
It is a professional program designed to provide core competencies and to develop attributes recognized by professional bodies that consider issues of aging and heath as core, and to develop research skills relevant to the field. |
Approved to Commence | May 22, 2015 |
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| GDipAH |
The GDipAH is an eight-month, full-time, blended online interdisciplinary course-based program (i.e. onsite residency and online components) structured to prepare candidates for careers/career advancement in the area of aging and health through the development of:
It is a professional program designed to provide core competencies and to develop attributes recognized by professional bodies that consider issues of aging and heath as core. Completion of the GDipAH provides advanced standing in the MSc(AH) program. |
Approved to Commence | May 22, 2015 |
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| BTech |
The Bachelor of Mining Engineering Technology degree is a collaboration between Queen's University’s Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining and Northern College’s Haileybury School of Mines. The program is designed to meet the needs of the mining industry, and of college-educated professionals looking to advance their careers and education. Directed at civil/mechanical engineering technologists, or mining engineering technician graduates, the BTech (Mining) program consists of customized bridging courses, two years of online university study, as well as two on-site field placements (located in Kingston and Timmins). Curriculum material will provide fundamental depth of knowledge and background theory in the field of mining. The program’s technology focus is designed to provide technical, managerial and sustainability skills. Students are prepared to address emerging challenges in improving productivity, efficiency, and safety, reduce environmental impacts, and develop a social conscience. Graduates of the program will be experienced, motivated leaders, with the hands-on knowledge required to solve a variety of practical industry problems, and will have the ability to turn newly developed tools and technologies into productive and efficient solutions for the modern mining industry. |
Approved to Commence | May 22, 2015 |
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| MEI |
The Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEI) is a one-year professional program that provides students with the business and design skills to succeed as entrepreneurs. Students with an honours undergraduate degree from any discipline will be considered; diversity in background training is desired. To ensure all registrants have the necessary quantitative skills, residential training will be provided. Through a trans-disciplinary and team-based approach, students will acquire strong theoretical and experiential underpinnings to become effective leaders in highly entrepreneurial and innovative career pursuits, broadly categorized into entrepreneurship, corporate innovation and social innovation. Through a combination of coursework, team work, research and projects, students will develop the skills and knowledge to launch and lead a venture. |
Approved to Commence | February 20, 2015 |
2014
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| PME |
The Professional Master of Education Degree (PME) is a part-time, course-based graduate program that is part of the Faculty of Education’s laddered-credential, online program. Students may apply for direct entry into the PME or after completion of the Graduate Diploma in Professional Inquiry (GDPI). Successful graduates of the GDPI may apply credits earned toward the completion of the PME. The PME is designed to provide students with the ability to integrate new knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning into professional practice. Students will have five concentrations to choose from: Aboriginal Education, Assessment and Evaluation, Classroom Specialist, Education Abroad, and Literacy Education. Each five-course concentration focuses on developing expertise and leadership through field-based, professional inquiry aimed at improving teaching and learning. The PME program will attract students who wish to complete a graduate degree without having to leave their work environments. The online delivery format will enable students to engage in both individual and collaborative learning to develop: deeper knowledge about the research literature in their area of interest; stronger connections between their teaching and research; greater ability to lead in their schools; and an understanding of change implementation based on data available in their professional contexts. |
Approved to Commence | August 8, 2014 |
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The Graduate Diploma in Risk Policy and Regulation (RPRD) is a four-month program unique in Canada. It is designed to attract students with a master’s degree in the area of financial economics. A key feature of the program is the integration of material from a wide variety of economic and related fields relevant for risk managers, regulators, supervisors, academic and administrators of financial stability (such as central banks). Courses in risk management theory and implementation, banking theory and practice, financial regulation, and advanced topics in risk management and regulation will be of interest to those pursuing careers in the private or public sector. In addition, the incorporation of relevant material from financial management and accounting and behavioural economics will enable graduates of the program to think creatively about how alternative risk management models can be developed and applied and will allow them to contribute to the design of more effective regulations and policies influencing the financial sector. |
Approved to Commence | February 5, 2014 |
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| MSc (Anatomical Sceinces), MSc and PhD |
Amalgamation of the Faculty of Health Sciences basic science departments (Anatomy and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Physiology) into the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences (DBMS) provided an exciting opportunity to redefine and deliver integrated and collaborative graduate programs. The integrated Biomedical and Molecular Sciences graduate program offers three degree programs. Students in the MSc (Anatomical Sciences) receive training in the art of teaching and curriculum design in the anatomical sciences, and complete 30 credit units of coursework, a practicum entailing the production of a human anatomy specimen, lecturing and laboratory teaching. Research-based MSc and PhD candidates are trained in hypothesis-based mechanistic research through a program strongly emphasizing experimental work that tests original research questions complemented by a focused course-load tailored to each student’s background and project requirements. |
Approved to Commence | January 23, 2014 |
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TThe tight job market has led many new post-secondary school graduates to obtain an edge by seeking practical business knowledge from an institution of higher education. The Graduate Diploma in Business is designed to meet this growing demand and will attract non-business undergraduates wanting to achieve competencies in business acumen. Graduates of the diploma program will have built on the skills developed in their previous academic training and will have the skills and knowledge in areas of general management and the analysis of the business environment to improve their employability. This four-month diploma program is based on the core courses of the Queen’s MBA. Successful graduates of the diploma program may ladder their credential by applying the credits earned toward completion of the Queen’s MBA should they so desire. |
Approved to Commence | January 13, 2014 |
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The certificate in business is geared towards non-business undergraduate student who wish to give an introductory understanding of the foundation of business. Students enrolled in the certificate program will be required to complete six. Commerce courses over a three-year period. In order to ensure the desired level of competency, a minimum grade of C+ in each course is required;Delivery mode for the courses will vary between in-class, tutorials and on-line. Some courses will be available during the summer term; |
Approved to Commence | May 27 2014 |
2013
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| GDipPHCNP |
The Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (PHCNP) diploma program is a change in credential designation from a post-baccalaureate certificate to a graduate diploma. The new PHCNP diploma program is offered as part of a nine university consortium – known as the Council of Ontario University Programs of Nursing Consortium. In Ontario, Nurse Practitioners (NP) are Registered Nurses in the Extended Class who have completed additional specialized nursing education enabling them to diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic and screening tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures. This program equips NPs with advanced knowledge and decision-making skills enabling them to assess and promote health, treat and prevent disease and injury, and provide rehabilitation and support to individuals, families and communities. PHCNP diploma graduates may provide vital access to primary health care services in isolated, underserved, remote and rural communities where shortages of primary care physicians are compounded by issues of poverty, unemployment and poor education. |
Approved to Commence | December 2, 2013 |
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| GDipPI |
The Graduate Diploma in Professional Inquiry addresses the inquiry skills fundamental to professional thinking and action. Specifically, the curriculum is designed to improve professional problem-solving and decision-making processes at the individual, team, program, classroom and organizational levels. Currently in many professions, including education, there is an emphasis on evidence-informed decision-making. Inquiry practices are the processes used to guide such an approach. |
Approved to Commence | July 29, 2013 |
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| PhD |
The PhD program in Environmental Studies would provide graduate training in socio-ecological issues and sustainable approaches to addressing environmental issues, emphasizing interdisciplinarity and focusing on the concept of sustainability and sustainable practices. The theme of sustainability emphasizes the long-term nature and impacts of environmental change, the connections between today’s decisions and tomorrow’s welfare, and the strong dependence of human well-being on environmental quality. The program responds to widespread perceptions and concerns about society’s future in a world of finite resources. |
Approved to Commence | February 20, 2013 |
2012
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| MMA |
The Master of Management Analytics program will meet the rapidly growing need for analysts who understand the technical and mathematical challenges of analytics as well as the management contexts in which they arise. This program will give students who possess strong quantitative abilities the skills that they need to develop, direct and deliver projects in analytics that add value to businesses or other organizations. The program is designed for working professionals and will provide thorough coverage of the mathematical and statistical theories and methods that underlie modern analytics, while maintaining a practitioner focus. Graduates will be able to develop and use advanced database and search techniques to extract useful data from very large data sources and apply modern methods of data summarization and visualization to enhance understanding of organizational environments, including the economy, internal organizational performance, competitive positioning, and the structure and behaviours of markets or client groups. |
Approved to Commence | December 18, 2012 |
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The Master of Science in Healthcare Quality is unique in that it will develop a discipline in three areas of healthcare that are rarely linked – quality, risk and safety–with the intent to ensure better quality healthcare minimizing errors for Canadians. As healthcare planning is often conducted in isolation and within narrow parameters, this master’s degree will prepare professionals to examine quality across a broader spectrum: understanding legal precedence and decisions, linking quality to beneficence (doing good), minimizing the emphasis on non-maleficence (doing no harm), and recognizing the role of policy, health care reorganization, human factors and engineering to provide excellent care. The MSc (HQ) program is interdisciplinary in its design, delivery and scope. Use of informational technologies will permit access for potential students across Canada, and internationally. |
Approved to Commence | May 30, 2012 |
2009
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The Sexual and Gender Diversity Certificate Program offers you the opportunity to think through and engage with your particular scholarly interests — from nursing, art history, law, political and religious studies to music, kinesiology or languages from the vantage point of sexualities or queer/trans gender issues. At a time when sexual minority concerns are on the public agenda, the Certificate Program provides an academic context for you to participate in these discussions. More now than ever, a certificate in SXGD can provide you with knowledge and skills you can take to careers such as journalism, family planning, mediation, counseling, social work, adult education, arts administration, writing, publishing, politics, social policy, law, medicine, engineering, human rights, or advanced studies in your disciplinary concentration. This Certificate is available to all undergraduate students regardless of their degree concentration. |
Approved to Commence | 2009 |
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In addition to completing a degree, students also have the option of simultaneously completing a Certificate in Geographic Information Science. This option is available to all Queen’s University undergraduate students regardless of their degree concentration, and is intended for those who wish to enhance their undergraduate degree with a Geographic Information Science Certificate. |
Approved to Commence | 2009 |