St.
John’s campus Grenfell College The Marine Institute
MEMORIAL
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UNIVERSITY OF
NEWFOUNDLAND
The largest university in Atlantic Canada,
Memorial offers 100+ degree programs to
a student population of more than 17,500.
Students can expand their horizons at any
one of our four campuses.
GRENFELL COLLEGE in Corner Brook
offers liberal arts and science degree
programs with a focus on fine arts and the
environment. With just 1200 students,
Grenfell is considered more of a home than
an institution by many students. The campus
is personal, interdisciplinary and full of
adventure with downhill skiing, cave
exploration and kayaking mere minutes
away. www.swgc.mun.ca
Harlow campus
THE LARGEST CAMPUS is located in the
heart of Newfoundland and Labrador’s capital
city, St. John’s, and is home to more than
14,000 students, each and every one
flourishing in a comprehensive and
cosmopolitan environment. Whether it’s
shopping on Water Street, enjoying the
music on George Street or hiking up to
historic Signal Hill, there’s rarely a dull
moment. www.mun.ca
THE MARINE INSTITUTE, our second
campus in St. John’s, is literally one of the
largest and most comprehensive marine
educational and applied research facilities
in the world. www.mi.mun.ca
AND OUR HARLOW CAMPUS in England
gives students and faculty alike a chance to
study abroad, creating a unique learning
experience. www.mun.ca/harlow
 Memorial University ............................................ 2
Corner Brook ....................................................... 4
Corner Brook map .............................................. 5
Grenfell College .................................................. 6
Western Newfoundland ..................................... 7

Become Grenfell housing .................................................. 8

Student services .................................................. 10
Health & recreation ............................................ 12
Grenfell College Student Union ....................... 13
You are not just a face in the crowd. International students ......................................... 14
You are not just a number, anonymous Travel opportunities ........................................... 15
and indistinguishable. Business administration ..................................... 16
Education ............................................................. 18
YOU HAVE DREAMS
English ................................................................. 20
AND ASPIRATIONS,
Environmental science ....................................... 22
IDEALS AND GOALS.
Environmental studies ........................................ 24 3
YOU ARE CONFIDENT General science .................................................. 26
AND DETERMINED. Historical studies ................................................. 28
Humanities ........................................................... 30
You believe in you, and what Nursing ................................................................. 32
you can become.
Psychology............................................................. 34
So do we. Social/cultural studies.......................................... 36
Sustainable resource management................... 38
Theatre ................................................................. 40
Tourism studies .................................................... 42
Visual arts ............................................................. 44
Admissions ........................................................... 46
High school equivalencies ................................ 47
Fees ...................................................................... 48
Scholarships ........................................................ 49
Degrees by campus .......................................... 50
How to get here ................................................. 51
 City at night ...
or day. Corner Brook is a vibrant, safe,
pretty city where everyday living is a
pleasure. With a population of 22,000,
Corner Brook has all the amenities of a
larger city with the charm of a smaller
town. Corner Brook is the service centre
for the entire western region, which has
a population of about 45,000. Movie
theatres, galleries, restaurants, fitness
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centres and shopping malls are all
within walking distance of the campus.

THE CITY OF CORNER BROOK

IS LIKE GRENFELL COLLEGE –
SMALL IN STATURE BUT
LARGE ON LIFE.
You will find Corner Brook where the GOOD TO Check out www.cornerbrook.com to get more
mighty Humber River flows into the information about Corner Brook.
KNOW:
Bay of Islands. Settled into a valley of
the Long Range Mountains, the city is
a mecca for those looking for outdoor
adventure. A forested trail system sits
right at the heart of the city.

City residents are always on the move,

taking advantage of the area’s alpine
and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling,
golfing, hiking, boating and fishing.
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 Steady growth
Like you, Sir Wilfred Grenfell College is
evolving. Our new bachelor of resource
management degree has hit the ground
running, and we’ve grown our research
capacity nationally and internationally.
We have begun construction on a new
academic wing and a new residence
that will increase our on-campus
capacity by 200 rooms.
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WE’RE GROWING,
BUT WE’RE STAYING
TRUE TO OUR ROOTS.
Though our program offerings are
diversifying, we remain dedicated to
the liberal arts and science tradition.
We are proud to be part of Memorial The largest astronomical telescope in
University – the largest university in
GOOD TO Atlantic Canada will be installed in its own
Atlantic Canada. But with approximately
KNOW: observatory dome enclosure on the new wing
of the academic building. The new wing is
1,250 students at Grenfell College,
due to open in Spring 2011.
you’ll enjoy a personalized education
in an inspiring and distinctive location.
Kick back All work and no play?
Unlikely.

Where else can you find first-rate alpine and

cross-country ski facilities within a 15-minute
drive of a university campus? How about hiking
and kayaking adventures? Or maybe you’ll be
enchanted by Gros Morne National Park,
recognized by the United Nations for its
ancient history and unique geology.

Whatever the weather – and we get all kinds –

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you will find something exciting to do in this
adventurer’s paradise. Warm summers might
find you exploring Corner Brook’s cave system
or meandering along our city trails. Winters are
equally invigorating – an average snowfall of
about 400 centimetres makes Corner Brook
the snowiest city in Canada according to
Natural Resources Canada. So break out
your skis and snowshoes! DID YOU MARBLE MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT
is a 10-minute drive from Corner Brook.
KNOW: Grenfell’s Division of Student Services offers
All work and no play? Not on our watch!
regular learn-to-ski programs throughout the
winter semester. Learn more about Marble:
www.skimarble.com.
 Home and away
Ah, the perks of living on campus. Late night chats,
movie marathons, rolling out of bed 10 minutes
before class starts. And the friendships made at
Grenfell College last a lifetime. It’s all good.

Living on campus is convenient, safe and cost

effective. Whether you are in residence or the
chalet apartments, you will enjoy living right at the
heart of the campus community. You will have the
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convenience of either making your meals in your
kitchen, or hitting the on-campus foodcourt. There
are also on-campus laundry facilities and parking.

Prefer the off-campus independence of your very

own apartment? Contact our Off-Campus Housing
Office – we are familiar with available accommodations
in the city and can help point you in the right
direction: www.swgc.mun.ca/swgc-res/offcampus/.
GUARANTEED SPACE
First-year students who apply by the March 1
deadline and meet certain conditions are
guaranteed a room in residence or the chalet
apartments for one academic year.
PERSONAL GET INVOLVED!
Your residence assistant or chalet adviser will help
TOUCH: you meet the other people on your residence floor
or in your chalet building. Our Student Housing
Office plans lots of activities for both on-campus
and off-campus students – everything from laser
tag and pool parties to holistic health and landlord-
tenant information sessions.

For additional information, please call

Apply online at www.swgc.mun.ca/swgc-res/ 709 637 6266 or e-mail resinfo@swgc.mun.ca.
onlineapplication.html and send the $20 housing
application fee by March 1; after this date
applications are processed as time permits.
RESIDENCE
$
2,528 (two semesters)
Our residence offers accommodations for
190 students in suite-style rooms.

We provide:
• Your own private bedroom
• Telephone with voicemail
• Wireless Internet access
• Bathroom and refrigerator
shared with one other student
• Bed, desk and chair
• Window coverings
• Closet, four shelves, three drawers
• Access to a computer/study room
• Combined kitchen and lounge

Residence room layout

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CHALET APARTMENTS
$
2,944 (two semesters)
The chalet apartments offers accommodations for
220 students. Each furnished apartment contains four
single bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen and living
room. Four units are designated for families and have
three single bedrooms ($4,760 per year); two other
units are wheelchair accessible.

We provide:
• Private bedroom with bed, desk and chair
• Telephone with voicemail
• Internet service
• 1.5 bathrooms
• Refrigerator, stove, table, chairs and stools
• Window coverings
• Closet unit with drawers
• Sofa, coffee and end table

Chalet apartment layout

 It’s all about you
Where can I find…? Who is in charge of…?
And how do I…? So many questions.
So little time. So easy to find answers.

Whether you are just finishing high school or are

finding your way back to university after some time
away, Student Services can help with almost any
question or challenge you encounter.
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WE’RE ALL ABOUT YOU.

We will help you build confidence and develop

skills you need to succeed in your personal,
academic and professional life.

From the moment you step on campus to the

moment you cross the stage to get your degree,
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
we will be there. Orientation helps all new students PERSONAL If you are a new applicant to Grenfell College,
get acquainted with Grenfell College, from campus TOUCH: a current student will contact you to chat
tours and survival sessions to concerts and about the Grenfell experience.
barbecues. Our award-winning Learning Centre
provides academic assistance and career planning
free of charge. Grenfell’s innovative Student
Leadership Program lets the leaders of the future
get hands-on leadership experience and support
from mentors in the community. And our recreation
and wellness activities will keep you hopping.

Check out the list (opposite page) of some of the

services we, and other campus departments
provide ...
ACADEMIC ADVISING
If you are a first-year student, you will be assigned a professor who will help you
select your courses. Or drop by for some extra help from an academic adviser in
the Registrar’s Office.

CAMPUS ENFORCEMENT AND PATROL

On-campus security 24-7.

COMPUTER SERVICES
Free computer access and email accounts help you stay in touch with professors,
friends and university departments.
COUNSELLING AND CHAPLAINCY SERVICES
Our professional counsellors are always willing to help you with any personal
difficulties that might affect your experience at Grenfell. And our Chaplaincy
Office can provide you with spiritual support and guidance.

SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If you are an international student, our student programming co-ordinator
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LEARNING CENTRE
Grenfell’s Learning Centre offers peer tutoring, supplemental instruction and
one-on-one professional mathematics and literacy assistance. Grenfell’s academic
supports are second to none and are provided free of charge. Within the
Learning Centre, the Career Planning Centre will provide you with resources
to assist you in your career search.
LIBRARY
Ferriss Hodgett Library is a small library with BIG library resources. As part of
the Memorial library system, our library offers personalized service with access
to vast collections of printed and electronic services.

ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
Need extra cash? Join the 20 per cent of our student population who work
on campus.
WELLNESS EDUCATOR AND WELLNESS CENTRE
Keep you healthy and wise with health checks, educational sessions and regular
recreational programs.

SPECIAL NEEDS
Grenfell College is a barrier-free institution. If you have concerns about
possible obstacles you may face, contact the Learning Centre and we’ll
help you make the transition to university.
 Healthy living
Deadlines got you down? Want to blow off a
little steam? Burn some energy? Check out our
recreational programs and facilities.

On campus we have a 25m indoor swimming

pool, a large double gymnasium and an outdoor
multi-use court. Through Grenfell’s partnership
with the Pepsi Centre, students have access to
an indoor walking track, ice rink, and a fitness
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centre. You can also try aerobics, competitive
sports and recreational swims.

DON’T JUST THINK ABOUT IT

– DO IT!
Grenfell College’s wellness educator has developed
a recreation program that includes a variety of
FEELING ADVENTUROUS?
intramural sports activities. Our sports teams play PERSONAL Hit the slopes or the water with Grenfell’s
in local leagues and tournaments, usually men’s TOUCH: popular learn-to-ski and -kayak programs.
and women’s volleyball and men’s basketball. www.swgc.mun.ca/recreation

Don’t miss cross-country skiing at the

Blow-Me-Down Cross-Country Ski Club
and downhill skiing and snowboarding at
Marble Mountain Ski Resort. Or check out
the hiking scene in Gros Morne National Park.
And then there’s kayaking, curling, tennis
and soccer. Tired yet?
Working for change
Grenfell College students are passionate about
the socioeconomic and cultural issues that affect
the world. Through a variety of Grenfell College
Student Union (GCSU)-sponsored organizations,
such as the Environmental Affairs Committee,
students actively promote positive change.

In coalition with other member locals of the

Canadian Federation of Students (CFS), the
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GCSU successfully lobbied for the current
freeze on tuition and the implementation
of up-front, needs-based grants.

The GCSU is your voice in all issues affecting the

student population. It organizes activities, offers
comprehensive health and dental plans, and
provides basic services such as photocopying.
PERSONAL
The GCSU operates the Student Centre, TOUCH:
including a foodcourt, The Backlot campus
pub, and a student lounge, affectionately
known as “Couchland” (for reasons that
will quickly become obvious to you!).
SO WHAT ARE YOU INTO?
The GCSU’s list of student clubs and societies is
something you’ll want to check out – everything
from the community and environmentally focused
SIFE Grenfell (Students in Free Enterprise) to the
adventurous Outdoor Club.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Seek out
a like-minded crowd and start your own club.
www.gcsuonline.ca
 Internationally speaking
Our students come from many countries, including
Zimbabwe, Mexico, Malaysia, Belize, Nigeria, Egypt
and Portugal.

As an international student, you will love the natural

environment, our commitment to students and our
reasonable tuition costs. These factors combine to
make a perfect place for an international adventure!
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YOU ARE DRAWN HERE BY
YOUR NEED TO EXPLORE.
Our international profile is growing each year. We
have responded by creating an International
Student Services Office that arranges activities and
offers services such as recreational trips, Canadian
culture training, a welcome program and a monthly
HAVE LOTS OF QUESTIONS?
international student newsletter to keep you PERSONAL Why not sign up for our peer correspondents
apprised of everything you need to know. TOUCH: program? New students are connected via
email to those currently attending Grenfell
Every year our faculty, staff and students look to discuss what it’s really like to be an international
forward to International Night – an event that student at the Corner Brook campus of Memorial
University. www.swgc.mun.ca/iss
showcases traditional meals, clothing and customs
of the various nations represented on campus.
Your presence here will influence us tremendously.
Our international students increase the richness
and diversity of our campus. Join us as we
celebrate our differences and learn from
each other.
Travel abroad
From England to Saint-Pierre et Miquelon and the United States,
our international study opportunities are many and varied.

BE A GRENFELL STUDENT
– IN ENGLAND!

If you are a theatre or visual arts student, you will likely visit our Harlow,
England campus to study the history and the culture of the art and
theatre districts. Or you might select the landscape and literature 15
program – studying the works of selected authors against the
landscape of their creation.

If it’s French you enjoy, enrol in the Frecker Program and visit the islands
of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon. You will get an intensive, one-semester
immersion in the French language and culture program.

Grenfell is also a member of the National Student Exchange (NSE).

Through this program, you will be able to pay Grenfell College tuition
fees while studying for a semester at an NSE member university
in the United States or elsewhere in Canada. Our students have
experienced university life in Oregon, West Virginia, Florida,
New Mexico, California and Hawaii.

The adventure of international travel awaits!

www.swgc.mun.ca/regoff/pages/NSE.aspx
 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION (BBA)
No one escapes the influence of business.
Business is all around us. It’s the science and
art of managing people to produce goods,
services and experiences. Sir Wilfred Grenfell
College’s bachelor of business administration
will teach you how to provide these commodities
in today’s marketspaces in the most effective,
creative and responsible way.

WHETHER YOU PLAN TO BECOME

THE EDITOR IN CHIEF FOR A NEWS
MAGAZINE OR TO RESEARCH THE
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CANADA’S HEALTH CARE POLICIES,
YOU’LL BE PREPARED FOR YOUR
CAREER PATH.
There are employment prospects in human resources,
accounting, marketing, and wealth planning and
management, as well as the countless opportunities
that exist in the area of self-employment. Or, if you are
interested in regional economic development, you
will be well positioned to pursue opportunities with
various municipal, provincial, territorial and federal
government agencies and departments.

Jenna Jones, BBA

 The bachelor of business administration (BBA)
at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College is a 120-credit-
hour undergraduate business program that
is designed to deliver a comprehensive
foundation in the fundamentals of business and
decision-making. The program also emphasizes
the importance of honing such practical skills
as critical thinking, research and analysis,
professional verbal and written communication
and interpersonal conduct. A required suite of
traditional business courses ensures you will be
equipped in the functional areas of business
operation, such as accounting, marketing,
finance and human resources.

In addition, the Grenfell BBA allows you to

concentrate on one of three growing areas
of interest in our ever-evolving business
environment: contemporary business studies,
small business and entrepreneurship, and
regional economic development.
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There are several ways you can gain entry to
the Grenfell BBA. You may apply for admission
directly from high school, or those with the
appropriate academic background may be
eligible for advanced standing. If you have
advanced standing or are a transfer student,
make sure you consult with the program chair
before seeking enrolment in the program.

GOOD TO Grenfell College is a place

KNOW: to explore, discover and
innovate. Gateway West
embodies this spirit. Gateway West is a
resource centre available to members of
Jenna Jones chose Grenfell's business administration program because she saw it as
the Grenfell community who are investigating
a degree that would open a lot of doors. "The BBA program helped me establish a
strong work ethic," said Jenna, who hails from Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon, Que. "It small business development. If you have a
pushed me to pay attention to detail, to see things from a logical standpoint and great business idea, Gateway West can help
to develop critical opinions on real life issues." She said the level of instruction at you make it a reality. Visit www.swgc.mun.ca/
Grenfell is by far its best asset – "the professors are very knowledgeable, agreeable, gateway/ to check out Gateway West’s
helpful and dedicated. They set the bar high." And even though Jenna has
entrepreneurial success stories.
graduated, she still insists she can't get enough of the place. "If I’m not taking
classes here, I find work here. It’s a fun and fresh place to be. There is always a
new project, art exhibit, fundraiser, social, society or other activity to take part in." www.swgc.mun.ca/business/
 EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.Ed.)
They say teachers are called. Heed your
calling and reach your goal of becoming
a teacher more quickly by enrolling in the
Faculty of Education’s primary/elementary
education program, fast-track option, at
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. Officially called
the Consecutive Delivery Program, it can be
completed in just four consecutive semesters,
including a teaching internship in the winter
semester.

IN JUST 16 MONTHS,
YOU WILL BE PREPARED TO
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TO GRADE 6 EDUCATION SYSTEM.

Through courses such as art education and music

education, you will learn how to approach art in
relation to current theories of music and art education,
as well as how to enrich other subject areas through
these disciplines. You will gain an awareness and
understanding of childhood behaviour, while focusing
on the development of and distinctions between
normal and exceptional children.

Lindsi Hutchings, B.Ed.

 Your coursework in the fast-track program
will give you an intensive, rich educational
experience. Courses are complemented with
a winter semester internship where you will
actually teach children in the classroom. This
intensive educational experience will allow
you to develop your individual teaching style
and recognize the scope and complexity of a
classroom teacher’s roles and responsibilities
under the guidance of a co-operating teacher.

The bachelor of education, primary/elementary,

consecutive delivery option, is a competitive
program. Students applying to the consecutive
delivery option must have completed a total
of 78 credit hours (26 courses). There are
specific courses necessary within these 26
courses, including a required focus area.
Further details are outlined in the Memorial
University Calendar. Students are strongly
encouraged to meet with an academic adviser
to discuss appropriate course selection.
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GOOD TO They’ve been there. Most

KNOW: of the faculty members in
the fast-track program will
have hands-on experience in local schools,
or as program specialists at the school
board level. So you can rest assured that
you will receive instruction from people who
have first-hand knowledge of teaching children
and dealing with the many different classroom
situations in which you may find yourself
following graduation.

www.mun.ca/educ/
Lindsi Hutchings has always known what she’s wanted to do with her life.
“For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to teach,” she says.
“The question was, what university would provide me with the skills
I needed to become the kind of teacher I wanted to be? After spending
three years completing pre-requisites at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College
I knew I’d made the right decision.” Lindsi feels confident and prepared
to contribute to the quality of education and the overall quality of life
of children in the school system.
 ENGLISH
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)
Award-winning poets, novelists and
writers – our English faculty members have
earned provincial, national and international
reputations. Discuss atmosphere and
characterization in the classroom or take
in a reading by a leading international writer.

ENGLISH STUDENTS AT
GRENFELL COLLEGE WILL
FIND THEIR MINDS STIMULATED
AND THEIR HEARTS INSPIRED.
An English degree forms the foundation for a variety
20 of fields, preparing you for a career in journalism,
writing, public relations, public service, advertising,
education or tourism promotion. English is also a
favoured first degree if you’re considering a career
such as law or medicine.

ToddDaniel
Hennessey, BFA,
Pinsent, BAMFA
 Majoring in English improves your knowledge
of the mechanics of the language, as well as
your ability to understand and use literary
references in speaking, writing or research.

Beyond introductory first-year English courses,

you will focus on a three part literary survey,
as well as an exploration of English language
development, critical approaches to English
literature and individual projects.

You will also complete course work in a

selected area of concentration: modern
literature, dramatic literature, Canadian
literature, or a combination of these
three areas.

GOOD TO English faculty and students

KNOW: participate in the March Hare
literary festival, an annual
event during which emerging and 21
internationally acclaimed poets and writers
tour Newfoundland and Labrador. And the
April Rabbit, Grenfell’s answer to the March
Hare, invites the writers of original poetry,
prose and music to take to the stage
among supportive friends and colleagues.

www.swgc.mun.ca/english/

Daniel Pinsent says Grenfell’s English degree helped prepare him for his
studies at graduate school. Although at first he had some misgivings about
attending a smaller college, he found out the opposite was true. “The third
and fourth years of my degree at Grenfell featured many classes that were
as intimate and challenging as graduate seminar classes,” says Daniel,
who is pursuing his his PhD at Queen’s University. “The enthusiasm these
professors show for the material they teach and the people they educate
is infectious. I have been inspired to become an English professor and
I can only hope to have such a strong impact on future students as
Grenfell professors have had on me.”
 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc.)
The mother of all field trips – our
environmental science program has opened
doors for students to study climate change
in the Arctic and marine environments in
Australia – just to name a couple. But if you
prefer the comforts of home... stay closer to
Grenfell College and participate in a field course
at the Bonne Bay Marine Station in Gros Morne
National Park. Our campus is not far from wetlands,
boreal forest, the ocean, river systems and
sub-Arctic tundra.

ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES AND

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GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY.
The environmental biology stream investigates
how human activities affect the relationships between
environmental factors and organisms in terrestrial and
freshwater habitats; seeking solutions to problems
caused by human impact.

The environmental chemistry stream focuses on the

chemical processes of life existence, and the fate of
anthropogenic contaminants in the environment.
Emphasis is on analytical chemistry which measures
the amount of anthropogenic contaminants in the
environment, while aquatic, atmospheric, and
industrial courses cover, among other aspects,
natural and artificial approaches to remediation.

Jake Russell-Mercier, B.Sc.

 Our program is interdisciplinary, combining
aspects of all the natural sciences. It includes
a general or honours option and provides a
broad background in many areas pertaining
to the environment, such as oceanography,
soil and soil remediation, environmental
economics, energy and the environment,
global climate change and conservation
biology. We offer two concentrations within
this program: environmental biology and
environmental chemistry.

The environmental biology stream investigates

how human activities affect the relationships
between environmental factors and organisms
in terrestrial and freshwater habitats; seeking
solutions to problems caused by human impact.

The environmental chemistry stream focuses

on the chemical processes of life existence,
and the fate of antropogenic contaminants
in the environment. Emphasis is on analytical 23
chemistry which measures the amount of
anthropogenic contaminants in the
environment, while aquatic, atmospheric, and
industrial courses cover, among other aspects,
natural and artificial approaches to remediation.

Environmental science honours

GOOD TO student Ryan Melanson of
KNOW: Bedford, NS, investigated the
species diversity of near-shore fish fauna in
beautiful St. Paul’s Inlet. Ryan’s project is part
of a larger MUN CURRA (Community University
Jake Russell-Mercier chose to pursue the environmental science (honours) biology
Research for Recovery Alliance) project
stream not only because of his interest in this field, but also because "it is looking at the recovery of fisheries and fishing
becoming a subject of increased importance on a global scale. This program will communities on Newfoundland’s west coast.
serve me in the future as it provides me with a strong interdisciplinary theoretical
base along with some valued practical experience." Jake says he received
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excellent instruction at Grenfell and feels his professors were genuinely interested
in his academic career. "I enjoyed and appreciated my Grenfell experience – my
profs were very approachable, knowledgeable and eager to assist me." Jake was
the 2010 winner of the University Medal for Academic Excellence in Environmental
Science and is now pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Ottawa.
 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)
From almost any vantage point on the
Grenfell College campus you can see the
sparkling Bay of Islands, or the majestic
Blow-Me-Down Mountains.

Where better to study the environment

than in a place as rich and lush as this?

WE ARE SURROUNDED
BY MOUNTAINS AND OCEAN
AND WE’RE NOT FAR FROM
NATURAL WONDERS AND
WORLD HERITAGE SITES.
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At Grenfell College we follow our own best practices.
We promote environmental excellence and foster an
identity as an environmentally friendly university. We
are developing a campus master plan that considers
energy efficiency, water use, the indoor environment
and use of resources. The best way to know
environmental excellence is to live it.

Our environmental studies program can lead to a

variety of careers. You might work in environmental
education, park interpretation, journalism, law, or
policy and planning. You could find yourself conducting
environmental impact assessments, or taking it all in
as you work in outdoor recreation or adventure tourism.

Maria Makowska, BA
 In the environmental studies program, you will
take courses covering topics such as resource
management, mapping, environmental
economics, ethics and policy. We offer
two concentrations within this program:
environmental perspectives and outdoor
environmental pursuits.

Environmental perspectives will help you

develop a comprehensive understanding
of environmental issues.

Outdoor environmental pursuits explores the

hows and whys of various outdoor skills, such
as kayaking and skiing, in a way that respects
our valuable environmental resources.

GOOD TO Avalanche! Not something

KNOW: you want to hear while skiing in
the mountains. But avalanches
are a hazard of which many outdoor winter 25
enthusiasts are not aware. In Newfoundland
and Labrador alone, 60 people have died in
avalanche-related accidents. Our environmental
studies program offers recreational
avalanche courses in partnership with the
Canadian Avalanche Association to raise
awareness of avalanche safety.

www.swgc.mun.ca/envstudy/

Maria Makowska grew up in Coquitlam, BC, and fell in love with nature
at an early age during her family's summer camping trips. "I chose to
study at Grenfell because of the small class setting, which has allowed
me to make great connections with professionals in my field," she says.
Maria received the Gros Morne Internship in her final year of study,
which gave her "a great opportunity to put the skills I had learned
to the test and gave me hands-on experience on conducting my
own research."
 GENERAL SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc.)
Remember high school science?
Eviscerating frogs, blowing up test tubes
and setting Bunsen burners ablaze?

Remember mathematics and physics? Puzzling

algorithms, and the hair-raising thrills of
electromagnetics?

BIOLOGY. CHEMISTRY.
EARTH SYSTEMS. MATHEMATICS.
PHYSICS. SO MANY CHOICES.
At Grenfell College you can have it all.
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The Conference Board of Canada 2010 found that
graduates with scientific degrees tend to learn more
and that mathematics and other sciences are widely
considered to be the underpinnings of modern
innovation capacity.

As a graduate, you will find your degree useful as a

foundation for a bachelor of education. In addition,
upon completing this undergraduate degree you can
use it as a springboard into professions such as law,
dentistry, medicine, journalism or library science.

Jason Lanza, B.Sc.

 The beauty of the general science degree is
your ability to learn about several different
subject areas, as opposed to focusing on just
one. As a student in the general science degree
program, you will complete a minimum of eight
courses in three of the following five disciplines:
biology, chemistry, earth systems, mathematics
and physics. Any combination will allow you to
accumulate courses in at least three teachable
science areas. So rather than the usual major
and minor, you will, in essence, be taking
subjects in areas that are equivalent to a
triple minor.

A general or honours option is available.

GOOD TO Dr. Robert Gallant’s work on

KNOW: cryptography might seem
cryptic to some... but the
Grenfell mathematics professor explains that
this work is loosely connected to the security 27
encryption for bank machine programming.
Modern encryption techniques are based on
solving difficult mathematical equations, and
the study of algorrithms for solving these
equations helps us understand how safe
our communications are from hackers and
other adversaries.

www.swgc.mun.ca/science/

Grenfell's general science degree gave Jason Lanza the experience he

needed to become a science teacher. "I want to teach specifically the areas
of mathematics and physics," said Jason, who hails from Corozal Town,
Belize. "All the professors who taught me the sciences of mathematics,
physics, chemistry, earth science and environmental science have truly
stimulated my interest to pursue further studies at a graduate level. They
have challenged and guided me to discover my true potential and my true
interest in the fields of science. Because of them, I am even more eager to
become a teacher. I want to be like them.” Jason was the winner of the 2009
University Medal Academic Excellence in General Science.
 HISTORICAL STUDIES
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)
Historical studies is more than learning
facts, dates and lists of events. It’s an
intriguing, challenging, creative and inspiring
form of intellectual and practical exploration.
At its essence, it helps everyone make better
sense of the moments, years and centuries
which have led to today’s world.

STUDYING THE PAST HELPS US

UNDERSTAND THE PRESENT,
AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE.
To understand the past, you must begin by learning
28 from whence we came. You must understand what it
was like when European powers encountered native
peoples, why wars were fought over religion, trade
and power, and what led to key political and diplomatic
decisions. History addresses the differences which
surround us, such as between countries like Canada
and the United States, places like Newfoundland and
Labrador. It also provides different ways of looking at
the past, the many viewpoints of history’s rulers, artists,
philosophers, scholars and just plain folk.

Our historical studies faculty bring to life the study

of Greek, Roman, Medieval, European, North
Atlantic, Newfoundland and Canadian history. Their
specializations and interests encompass art, national
and colonial history, military history, the history
of ideas, social and cultural history, and more. What
we teach also links to related areas of historical studies,
including literary and theatre history, history of
science, and social and cultural studies.

Carolynne Gabriel, BA

Carolynne Gabriel believes Grenfell’s BA in historical studies ensures that
students have a well-rounded understanding and appreciation of history.
“A broader understanding of how history has unfurled, as well as the
instruction received on how to think critically, are important for understanding
the present and are applicable in one's own life,” says Carolynne, who hails
from Komoka, ON. “The instruction I’ve received at Grenfell is of the best
quality, not only because the professors are highly knowledgeable in their
areas of interest, but also because they are very supportive and always
willing to offer assistance and encouragement.”
Our historical studies program offers a flexible
and multi-disciplinary approach to history.
Choosing it as your major will help you develop
the ability to articulate the significance of
political, social, cultural, economic and military
events. You may also take a joint major or
consider taking historical studies as a minor.
At Grenfell we will help you develop the ability
to analyze and interpret past events, and to
learn how they shaped our world. Our
faculty make every effort to help students
think critically and become independent
thinkers. The research, writing and other
skills you will learn can open doors to
professional careers in education, law,
public service, journalism, tourism, museum
studies and politics, communications and
knowledge-based industries.
Our low student-professor ratios combine with 29
quality instruction to provide a more
personalized teaching approach. And our
excellent library system provides collections of
documents and scholarly works to assist and
encourage students to learn about the past.
GOOD TO Students interested in meeting
KNOW: people with interests similar
to their own are invited to join
the Student History Society. As well, Grenfell
College’s Historical Studies program offers
several prestigious awards to eligible students,
including The Joanne Swan Greenlee Prize in
Historical Studies, The Capt. Hugh Palliser
Prize in History and the Historical Studies
Merit Award.
www.swgc.mun.ca/histstd/
 HUMANITIES
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)
The ability to think critically. To have
imagination, be open-minded and
appreciative of the experiences of others.
To communicate effectively.

WELCOME TO HUMANITIES
– WHERE HUMAN NATURE,
PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE COLLIDE.
Once you have your humanities degree in hand,
you will be versatile and will be able to take on just
about anything. You could go on to graduate
studies or other professional programs, or perhaps
work in areas such as journalism, law and social
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science, just to name a few.

In fact, the Social Sciences and Research Council of

Canada says “humanities and social-science graduates
land good jobs, earn more and suffer less unemployment
than those with only technical or vocational training”
and that a background in liberal arts provides
“long-term earning power.” Sounds like a plan!

Josh Fleming, BA
 Our humanities program encompasses seven
disciplines: Classics is the study of the ancient
cultures of Greece and Rome. English courses
develop communication skills and introduce
you to literary masterpieces. French courses
ensure you are well versed in both of our
nation’s official languages. History introduces
you to current and past events. Philosophy
offers the opportunity to study the works of our
greatest thinkers. Religious studies provides the
opportunity to explore many aspects of human
spirituality. Fine arts history takes you through
the development of visual and theatre arts.

GOOD TO The Grenfell College

KNOW: Humanities Society is a
student-run organization
that is open to anyone who holds an interest
in humanities or any of its affiliated subjects.
The society offers a wide range of activities
such as debates and discussions on critical 31
topics and entertaining guest speakers who
will enrich your knowledge of humanities.

www.swgc.mun.ca/humanities/

Josh Fleming chose Grenfell's humanities program because it covers a

broad reach of subjects in which he is interested. "The humanities teach
you to think critically, which is essential in the workplace as well as
everyday life," said Josh. "The instruction I've received has been
superior; the beauty of the program is that you grow to know professors
from a variety of disciplines. Humanities courses allow you to develop
rhetoric while being educated on a broad range of topics - If you're
willing to learn, there is always an open door at Grenfell.”
 NURSING
BACHELOR OF NURSING (BN)
They are on the front line. These men and
women are responsible for your care. Few
careers are more rewarding, or more
challenging.

WORKING AS A PART OF AN
INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE
TEAM, NURSES DEAL WITH LIFE
AND DEATH SITUATIONS EVERY DAY.
As a nurse, you will be part of the largest group of
health care professionals in Canada. And you’ll be
in demand worldwide. Career opportunities extend
32 outside traditional hospital roles. You could work as a
practitioner in remote and rural areas, conduct research,
monitor occupational health risks or work in the
community health field. Or you could find yourself
working as an administrator or educator. Either way,
you will be a critical part of the community you serve.

You will have many opportunities to gain first-hand

knowledge of what it takes to have a successful nursing
career. The ability to think critically, reflect personally
and make informed decisions based on ethics and
evidence, as well as having sound clinical judgment
and technological competence are all essential
parts of making informed decisions as a nurse.

Western Regional School of Nursing offers low student-

instructor ratios in classrooms and clinical settings.
The bachelor of nursing program is offered at three
sites: Western Regional School of Nursing in
Corner Brook, as well as the Centre for Nursing
Studies and Memorial University, both in St. John’s.

Anne Dicks, BN
 To enrol in the nursing program at Western
Regional School of Nursing you must
have completed high school chemistry and
biology in addition to meeting the general
university requirements. Enrolment in the
nursing program is limited and the selection
process is competitive. A supplementary
nursing application is required by March 1
in addition to the general admissions
application.

As for accommodations, you may choose from

Grenfell’s student housing, Monaghan Hall
(adjacent to the hospital), or off-campus in the
Corner Brook area. And you will have access to
all services offered through Grenfell College.
You will be a member of the Grenfell College
Student Union as well as the Canadian
Nursing Students Association.

GOOD TO They are students helping

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KNOW: students: nursing students are

vital in the delivery of wellness
programming at Grenfell College’s Wellness
Centre. The role of the centre is to enhance
education and awareness of various lifestyle,
health, and well-being issues relevant to
students at university. Find out your blood
pressure, get your waist/hip ratio checked,
or simply learn more about how you can
get healthy.

www.swgc.mun.ca/nursing/

Anne Dicks has fulfilled her passion for caring for others in two short years,
thanks to the fast-track BN program. She chose the program because she
wanted the knowledge, skills and opportunity to work close to home in an
exciting and rewarding career. “As well, I am interested in health research;
While in nursing school, I had the opportunity to work with nursing faculty
and staff on their research projects,” said Anne, a resident of Corner Brook.
“The nursing instructors integrate their practical experiences into their
classroom teaching which makes the classroom learning extremely
meaningful and interesting. They take a lot of pride in being a part of
the nursing profession and instill this sense of pride in their students.”
 PSYCHOLOGY
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc.)
To study the mind. To understand animal
and human behaviour. Are personality,
abnormal behavior and intelligence affected
by genetics or the environment? Why do some
people hate and others nurture? Can the
unconscious mind influence behaviour?

PSYCHOLOGY FOCUSES
ON ALL ASPECTS OF
THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE.
Studying psychology at Grenfell College will give
34 you skills and knowledge with lifelong relevance,
particularly in the workplace: critical thinking,
problem-solving and analytical abilities, effective
writing and speaking skills.

Whether you pursue a bachelor of arts or science,

your degree in psychology can lead to a variety
of careers, such as lab instructor, police officer,
employment training counsellor, group home
director, social worker, speech therapist or physician.

Grenfell’s psychology programs also provide excellent

preparation for graduate studies at the master’s and
PhD levels in experimental, clinical and applied
psychology.

Rebekah Robbins, BA(Hons.)


Rebekah Robbins of Corner Brook says her studies in Grenfell's psychology
program provided her the skills she needed to become a web-based
outreach co-ordinator for youth, as well as to pursue her Master's of Public
Health. "From the beginning of my psychology degree I was enveloped
into the Grenfell community," she says. "The research I was encouraged to
conduct prepared me for a field where it is imperative to be inquisitive and
critically-minded. I am inspired by the dedication of the faculty and staff at
Grenfell to the betterment and well-being of students."
Our first-year course will introduce you to
modern psychology. Second- and third-year
courses focus on the structure and function
of the brain, animal behaviour, the mysteries
of abnormal personalities, group pressures,
and lost and recovered memories. In the fourth
year, you will participate in a weekly seminar
discussing current issues in academic and
professional psychology, and complete an
independent research project.
You can take the psychology specialization
as either an honours or general BA or B.Sc.
If you plan to attend graduate or professional
school, you might consider the honours option.
As an honours student, you will take an
increased number of psychology courses in
your second and third years, as well as a two-
semester empirical research project (a thesis) in
your fourth year. If you opt to take the general
psychology program, you will complete a
one-semester independent research project. 35
GOOD TO Nestled in the back of the
KNOW: psychology lab are Pat-Rick,
Hubert, Constantine and their
friends. No, they’re not students, they’re
domesticated black-and-white rats that Dr.
Sandra Wright and her students have been
studying. “The research investigates the spatial
cognitive abilities of rodents,” says Dr. Wright,
adding this basically means how rats learn and
remember where they are in their environment
and where important places are, such as food
and shelter. These happy little guys spend
their days lounging, wandering mazes and,
for a treat, feasting on fruity cereal.
www.swgc.mun.ca/psych/
 SOCIAL/CULTURAL STUDIES
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)
You and your classmates might come from a
variety of backgrounds, but you all have one
thing in common: an innate curiosity and

THE DESIRE TO FIND OUT WHY

PEOPLE DO THE THINGS THEY DO.
The social/cultural studies program examines the
practices and meanings of everyday life from social,
cultural and historical perspectives. It questions why
we wake the dead, have differing notions of the
perfect family, allow the mass media to influence
us, choose a particular form of medical care or
feel bound to the place where we were born.
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Some say our culture – the knowledge and skills we

learned as we grew up – shapes us. Others argue that
society – our community and the media – influences us.

The program allows you to examine the interplay of

society, culture and history from three complementary
perspectives: anthropology, folklore and sociology.
These areas share an emphasis on the concept of
culture and rely on the ethnographic method – an
approach that helps you understand the world from
the perspective of the people you are studying.

The social/cultural studies degree will prepare you

for work in social research, governmental and
non-governmental organizations, social policy
and community/rural development, immigration,
public relations, journalism, cultural heritage
preservation and promotion, and the expanding
cultural tourism sector. It also provides a valuable
background for careers in business, human resources,
policing, law, medical care and social work. Candice Pike, BA
 As an interdisciplinary program, social/cultural
studies will allow you to use various lenses in
studying human behaviour: the sociological
imagination lens, the comparative cross-cultural
lens and the informal folkloric communication
lens, among others.

In keeping with the tradition of cultural studies,

social/cultural studies at Grenfell is not taught
as a unified theory but as a diverse field of
study encompassing many different approaches,
methods and academic perspectives. It upholds
scholarly discourse that draws on theory and
methods from these various perspectives while
investigating the relations between specific
cultural practices and cultural objects under
conditions limited by power and defined by
contestation, modification and struggle.

Our faculty bring to scholarly discourse a wide

range of research interests. Faculty research
interests include rural development dynamics, 37
the modern funeral services industry, non-verbal
communication, medicine, Aboriginal identity
and socio-economic issues, belief systems,
identity construction in women’s narrative and
the interrelationship of power/knowledge, and
western social and cultural institutions.

GOOD TO Dr. Ivan Emke’s small-town roots

KNOW: are making big-time waves. The
associate vice-principal
(research) is part of a national research team
that's investigating “The New Rural Economy.”
When Candice Pike enrolled in Introduction to Sociology, something clicked.
Along with his team, Dr. Emke looks at how
Inspired by her professors, the social/cultural studies graduate began a journey rural communities are adapting to the
that helped her better understand how people connect to each other and how challenges of a changing economy. “People talk
this could help her contribute to the world. "I've always been interested in social about needing to compete globally, without
dynamics," said Candice. "I like to observe how people interact socially as
opposed to psychologically." Upon graduating she received a $14,000 really understanding the implications of that,”
assistantship and a SSHRC scholarship to do a master's in dance at York University. he says. “All over the world, traditions are being
She is currently returning to her social/cultural studies roots as a fully-funded PhD trampled in the name of global competition”.
candidate in folklore at MUN. She attributes her success to Grenfell's social/cultural
studies program. "This well-rounded degree taught me invaluable research,
communication, and critical thinking skills that have opened many doors for me." www.swgc.mun.ca/soc_cultural/
 SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT (BRM)
Water, forests, oil and gas: are we using our
planet’s resources responsibly? How can we
better manage these precious renewable and
non-renewable resources, which, more often than
not, we are guilty of taking for granted? Grenfell
College’s bachelor of resource management in
sustainable resource management will equip you
to become a leader in this developing field.

THROUGH YOUR STUDIES YOU

WILL MELD ENVIRONMENTAL THEORY
WITH EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES.
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As a graduate, you will be prepared for a wide variety
of careers including resource management in the public
service or private industry, environmental policy
development, ecological restoration and domestic
and international governmental and non-governmental
organizations. Or, if you wish to continue on with
advanced studies in related fields, you might like to
investigate disciplines such as geography, marine
studies, environmental planning, oil and gas studies,
or environmental law.

Erica Noseworthy, Class of 2011


Erica Noseworthy chose Grenfell’s sustainable resource management program
because she wanted to learn more about observing, respecting and managing
the earth and its resources. “The instruction I’ve received so far has been
incredible,” said Erica, who hails from Corner Brook. “My professors have
greatly enhanced my ability to apply resource management techniques to
everyday life.” She added that Grenfell’s small class sizes allow students to get
to know their professors and to pursue courses that are active and engaging.
“Thanks to Grenfell’s proactive faculty and its bachelor of resource management
degree, I have had opportunities to work in the field, observing resource-based
industries in the Corner Brook area.”
For the bachelor of resource management
degree, you will be required to complete 120
credit hours, including courses in disciplines such
as biology, chemistry, economics, environmental
studies, geography and statistics. Sustainable
resource management courses focus on areas
such as marine and terrestrial environments,
industry-specific approaches, environmental
planning and management, biodiversity, remote
sensing and image interpretation, environmental
law and renewable and non-renewable
energy resources.
A fourth-year research seminar will allow you to
focus specifically on select resource manage-
ment topics. The seminars are presented on
current research and environmental issues by
faculty, students and guest lecturers from
universities, government and industry. An
independent research project will require you
to carry out an approved project on a topic in
sustainable resource management. You will be 39
expected to prepare a major paper under the
supervision of a faculty member, including a
systematic literature review and independent
research. This approach has been lauded as
excellent preparation for master’s- and
PhD-level research.
GOOD TO The Humber River Basin Project
KNOW: (HRBP) is one of the largest
research initiatives ongoing at
Grenfell College. HRBP is a collection of many
research projects that focus on the Humber River
basin. It is a comprehensive, integrated
approach to ecological assessment and long-
term monitoring. The basin is an important
asset of western Newfoundland and serves as
a platform from which to develop knowledge
and generate models for addressing critical
issues surrounding resource management
and sustainability.
www.swgc.mun.ca/resource/
 THEATRE
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA)
Work behind the scenes with our costume
designers or on the stage in one of the
many productions that take place each
fall and winter semester.

UNDER THE SPOTLIGHTS YOU

BECOME A PASSIONATE ACTOR
COAXING A RANGE OF EMOTIONS
FROM YOUR AUDIENCE – AND
YOU LEAVE THEM WANTING MORE.

Or perhaps you are more excited about working

behind the scenes as part of the team bringing
40 a theatrical performance to life.

Our graduates have leading roles in Gemini-nominated

television shows, perform at the Shaw and Stratford
festivals and with professional Newfoundland theatre
companies such as Rising Tide and Theatre
Newfoundland Labrador. They also build props on
Walt Disney cruise ships, work backstage in London’s
West End and pursue successful careers such as
teachers, entrepreneurs and lawyers.

Rick Simm, BFA

 As a theatre student you will choose either
acting or stagecraft. If acting is your choice,
you’ll explore the many techniques of
performance and take to the stage under the
guidance of our experienced faculty. If you
would rather work “behind the scenes”, the
stagecraft specialization will teach you the
specific skills of carpentry, props and wardrobe,
stage management and more. All your hard
work will culminate in a full-scale production.

Your home away from home will be the Fine

Arts Building, where you will perfect your craft
in a 200-seat theatre – a laboratory for actors,
technicians, designers, directors and audiences.
When you reach your fourth year, you will spend
part of a semester studying, training and
working on a production at Memorial
University’s campus in Harlow, England.

GOOD TO Enrolment in the theatre 41

KNOW: program is limited and the

selection is competitive.
Submit your theatre application by March 31,
in addition to your general university admissions
application. Depending on the specialization
you choose, you will be required to either
audition (acting) or attend an interview
(stagecraft).

www.swgc.mun.ca/theatre/

Rick Simm credits his successes across Canada and into the United States
to the instruction he received from Grenfell's bachelor of fine arts in theatre.
"I learned from working professionals," said the 2006 graduate. "Our
production classes operated like a professional theatre, and when I
graduated, I felt more than equipped to compete for employment with
actors across Canada. I'd recommend this program to anyone." For the
past two years Rick has toured Atlantic Canada and Ontario twice, and
has embarked on a stage production headed for L.A. Titled "CSI Live,"
the stage play will feature Rick in the lead male role.
 TOURISM STUDIES
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)
New, innovative and ground breaking, this
first-of-its-kind program is waiting for you.
Get involved in this fascinating industry and
reap the benefits of being among our graduates.

The bachelor of arts in tourism studies was

introduced at Grenfell College in 2006. Graduates
will understand the global issues related to tourism
and possess the skills and knowledge needed to
help shape the local tourism industry.

YOU WILL BE WELL-POSITIONED

TO TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES
42 AND INITIATE NEW ENTERPRISES
WITHIN THE TOURISM SECTOR.
We also offer an advanced diploma in tourism studies
for people who may have completed other training
or may already be working in the tourism field.

Lexie Parsons, BA
 Our tourism studies program includes courses
devoted to the academic study of tourism,
supplemented by courses in business and
economics. You will have the opportunity to
interact with tourism practitioners and to
understand the challenges and issues they face.

You will investigate tourism development issues

relating to resource sensitivity and cultural
integrity. You will explore environmental impacts
within a social, cultural, economic and political
context. The skills you acquire through this
program will be transferable beyond provincial
borders, and will provide you with strengths
in both creative and analytical thinking and
putting that theory into action – requirements
for leadership in the tourism industry.

GOOD TO Worldwide, tourism employs

KNOW: more people than any other 43
single industrial sector. It is
Canada’s fourth-ranked export industry.
Our tourism studies program allows students
and faculty to engage in emerging and
internationally acclaimed tourism initiatives
on the province’s west coast, such as the
Bonne Bay Marine Station, Gros Morne
Theatre Festival and the L’Anse aux Meadows
and Red Bay Historic Sites of Canada.

www.swgc.mun.ca/tourism/

Lexie Parsons should know a thing or two about the province’s natural
beauty – the tourism studies student grew up in Norris Point, surrounded by
Gros Morne National Park. But it wasn’t until she began the tourism studies
program that she began to realize exactly how big a role Newfoundland and
Labrador’s attractions really play. “Grenfell’s tourism studies program has
given me a global perspective on the environment I grew up in and took
for granted,” she says. “I have become more aware of its importance to
our society both environmentally and economically.”
 VISUAL ARTS
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA)
Do you see yourself contributing to your
culture by making images? Creating
multidimensional objects, spaces and
soundscapes? Or writing and thinking about
the things you see around you? Your artistic
talents and our four-year visual arts program
could be a perfect match.

YOU HAVE THE DRIVE

TO EXPRESS YOURSELF
THROUGH IMAGES AND OBJECTS
AND THEIR HISTORY.

44 Our Fine Arts Building is where hundreds of students

have honed the skills required to become artists and
art historians in their own right; some work in national
art galleries or as architects, designers and art
conservationists. Our faculty members are active
professional artists and art historians making significant
contributions to visual culture across Canada and
throughout the world. They are worthy mentors for
eager minds. They will challenge you and give you the
skills you need to meet these challenges confidently.

Alyssa Andrews, BFA

 In your first year of the visual arts program you will
be introduced to basic concepts of studio art
practices, art history and visual culture. Both in the
studio and in the classroom you will be encouraged
to develop a rigorous approach to producing work
and developing your ideas. In the second and third
years, we offer a comprehensive range of studio
courses as well as art history and academic
electives. Regular critiques and discussions will help
you develop the skills you will need to explore and
present the world as you envision it. In your fourth
year you will have the opportunity to work on your
own with the goal of developing an independent
body of work. One-on-one discussions of your work
with your faculty adviser, auxiliary advisers and
visiting artists will be integral parts of this process.

You will even have the chance to study at

Memorial University’s campus in Harlow, England.
Our vibrant Visiting Artists Program will allow you
to shape your work with professionals from all
over as well as to make important contacts that 45
will help you build your career.

Although formal training is not a requirement,

you will be required to submit a portfolio
of your work. Enrolment is limited and the
selection is very competitive. You should submit
your visual arts application by April 15, in
addition to your general university admissions
application.

Sir Wilfred Grenfell College

GOOD TO Art Gallery offers a venue
KNOW: for national and international
Alyssa Andrews says her undergraduate education at Grenfell was memorable
exhibitions, and also for student work. Visual arts
because of the close-knit spirit and sense of community within the visual arts faculty and staff are often exhibited as well.
program. The visual arts graduate, who completed her master’s degree in
Quebec, believes Grenfell’s small class sizes and the professional relationships
www.swgc.mun.ca/visual/
with professors made for an incredibly rewarding and immersive educational
experience. “It was only when I left Grenfell and attended Concordia University
that I realized the high caliber of training that I received from Grenfell's
professors,” she says.
 Admissions
There is one application form for admission to
Memorial University of Newfoundland, regardless
of the campus you choose.

CANADIAN STUDENTS
If you are applying from a Canadian high school
you must complete the Grade 12 university
preparatory program (for Quebec students, the
Secondary V Certificate) with a passing grade in
appropriate academic or advanced level courses in
each of the following subjects: English, mathematics,
a laboratory science, a social science, or modern or
classical language, and an elective (see page 47).
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You must have an overall average of 70 per cent
within the Grade 12 subject areas noted above. If
you are missing any of these requirements, or have
any questions please contact the Registrar’s Office PERSONAL www.munlive.ca is for new and potential
at info@swgc.mun.ca. Some specific programs may students who are looking for fast answers to
TOUCH: their general academic and admission questions.
have additional requirements. Further admission
details and an application for admission are
available at www.swgc.mun.ca/prostudent/canadian.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you are an international student, you must be a
graduate of a recognized university preparatory
program with acceptable senior year level courses
in English, mathematics, laboratory science, social
science or modern or classical language, an
academic elective and satisfy the university’s
English language proficiency requirements.
Forms of English proficiency, admission details
and an application for admission are available
at www.swgc.mun.ca/prostudent/international.
CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCIES
PROVINCE/ Required Subject Required Subject Required Subject Required Subject Required Subject
TERRITORY GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 GROUP 5 (elective)

Alberta English 30 Math 30 or 31 Biology 30, Social Studies 30 Includes all subject areas
Nunavut Chemistry 30 or or Language 30 at Grade 12 level
N.W.T. Physics 30

BC English 12 Applications of Math 12 Biology 12, Chemistry 12, History 12, Geography 12, Includes all subject areas
Yukon or Principals of Math 12 Physics 12 or Geology 12 or MCL* 12 at Grade 12 level
or Calculus 12

Saskatchewan English 30A and 30B Math 30B or Calculus 30 Biology 30, Chemistry 30 Social/Native Studies 30, Includes all subject areas
or Physics 30 Geography 30 or MCL* 30 at Grade 12 level

Manitoba English 40S Applied Math 40S or Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, History 40S, Includes all subject areas
Pre-Calculus 40S Physics 40S Western Civilization 40S, at Grade 12 level
Geography 40S, or MCL* 40S

Ontario English 4U Math 4U Biology 4U History 4U, Geography 4U, Includes all subject areas
Chemistry 4U Social Issues 4U, or at Grade 12 level
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or Physics 4U MCL* 4U

Quebec English Math Secondary V Biology Secondary V, History Secondary V, Includes all subject areas
Secondary V Chemistry Secondary V, Geography Secondary V, at Quebec Secondary V
Physics Secondary V or MCL* Secondary V level

New Brunswick English 122 Math 122 or Biology 122 or 120, History/World Issues 122 or 120 Includes all subject areas
Advanced Math 120 Chemistry 122 or 120 Geography 120 at Grade 12 level
or Physics 122 or 120 or MCL* 120

Nova Scotia English 12 Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 Biology 12, Chemistry 12, History 12, Geography 12 Includes all subject areas
Physics 12, or Geology 12 or MCL* 12 at Grade 12 level

Newfoundland English 3201 Math 3204 or Biology 3201, History 3201, World Includes all subject areas
and Labrador Advanced Math 3205 Chemistry 3202, Problems 3204, Geog 3202 or at Grade 12 level
Physics 3204, or two credits the 3000 level in
Earth Sciences 3209 either the Rels. Studies or MCL*
PEI English 621 Math 621 or Math 611 Biology 621, Chemistry 621 History 621, Politics 621, Includes all subject areas
or Physics 621 Geography 621, at Grade 12 level
Econmics 621, or MCL* 621

NOTES: Students must have an overall admission average of 70 per cent within the Grade 12 subject areas noted above.
In the event that students do not have one or more of the specific subjects noted above, they should contact the Admissions Office.
*MCL: Modern or Classical Language
 FEES
Memorial University of Newfoundland has one of the lowest university tuitions in Canada. The costs
($CAD) for two semesters of full-time undergraduate study (2010-2011) at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College:
CANADIAN STUDENT INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
TUITION $2,550 $8,800

ACCOMMODATIONS (meal plan not included)

Residence single; bachelor unit (two semesters) $2,528; $2,770 $2,528; $2,770
Chalet Apartments single; family (two semesters) $2,944; $4,760 $2,944; $4,760

GCSU and CFS Grenfell College Student Union and $124 $124
MEMBERSHIP FEES Canadian Federation of Students (full time)
Student Health Plan * $169 $475**
Student Dental Plan * $111 N/A

MEALS (meal costs vary as students are responsible for cooking $2,000 (estimate) $2,000 (estimate)
their own meals in the facilities provided)
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BOOKS & SUPPLIES (estimate - costs will vary depending on the program) $1,000 (estimate) $1,000 (estimate)

* Canadian undergraduate students who have alternate health coverage may opt out of the plan by completing the appropriate form online or at the Grenfell College
Student Union Office. Conditions and deadlines apply as noted in the university Calendar. All fees are subject to change.

** includes emergency dental coverage

Photos courtesy of Jordan Bennett, Richard Butt, Caitlin Dix, Pamela Gill, Robert Hall, Ed Hollett (illustrations), Lori Lee Hollett, Matthew Hollett (artwork/sculpture),
Chris Hammond, Mano Krishnapillai, Maria Makowska, Don Meiwald, Keith Nicol, Shawna Peddle and Danielle Percy.

The content of this publication sets forth the intentions of the university at the time of publication with respect to course and program offerings. The university expressly
reserves the right to deviate from the contents of this publication. Readers should check the university Calendar for regulations governing the course and program offerings
of the university.
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP
Memorial University Entrance
Scholarships (unlimited number) $2,000 90% +
Memorial University Entrance
Scholarships (limited number)
Memorial University Entrance
Scholarships (limited number)
Dr. Leslie Harris Memorial
University Alumni Association
Scholarships (limited number)
Memorial University Alumni
Association Scholarships
(limited number)
Rufus Guinchard
Entrance Scholarship
The William & Naomi
Lundrigan Scholarships
The City of Corner Brook
JR Smallwood Scholarship
The Sisters of Mercy
Anniversary Scholarship
Warren and Catherine Ball
Memorial Entrance Scholarship ($7,500
(limited number)
The Poole Family Scholarship
The Visual Arts Entrance
Scholarship
Entrance Scholarships for International Students: International students are automatically considered for non-renewable entrance scholarships on an individual basis.
Applications are not required. These scholarships are based on a number of criteria including academic standing. For more information: www.mun.ca/scholarships/home/
VALUE ELIGIBILITY
$1,000 85%-89.9% High school applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents are automatically considered on final
admissions average. Does not require a scholarship application.
$3,000 High school applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents from outside the province of NL who
present the highest midterm admissions average and who apply to Memorial by the March 1 deadline. Does
not require a scholarship application.
$3,500 NL high school applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents are automatically considered
based on midterm results obtained from the high school. Does not require a scholarship application.
$16,000 NL high school applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents are considered based on academic
($4,000 excellence, community activity, demonstrated leadership in school and extracurricular activities.
x 4 years) This scholarship requires an application - check with your guidance counsellor for details.
$25,000 NL high school applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents are considered based on academic
($5,000 excellence, community activity, demonstrated leadership in school and extracurricular activities. This scholarship
x 5 years) requires an application - check with your guidance counsellor for details.
$2,000 Student must be entering Sir Wilfred Grenfell College and demonstrate a commitment to the preservation
of Newfoundland heritage and culture. This may be reflected in Newfoundland music, folklore, art or writing.
This scholarship requires an application - check with your guidance counsellor for details.
$2,000 Student must spend at least one semester at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. Will be awarded on the 49
basis of scholastic achievement, however, character, economic need, and any other relevant factors
may be considered. This scholarship requires an application - check with your guidance counsellor for details.
$1,000 Student must be a resident of the City of Corner Brook, in the final year of high school, and entering
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. Will be awarded based on outstanding academic merit and demonstration
of active participation in school and community life. This scholarship requires an application - check with your
guidance counsellor for details.
$1,500-$2,000 Student must be from western/northern NL entering Sir Wilfred Grenfell College with full-time status. Will
(varies from be awarded based on academic standing and promise. Consideration may be given to candidates financial
year to year) circumstances. This scholarship requires an application - check with your guidance counsellor for details.
$30,000 NL high school applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents are automatically considered
based on midterm results obtained from the high school. Does not require a scholarship application.
x 4 years)
$5,000 Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate. To be eligible, candidates must demonstrate financial need and
scholarship standing. Preference will be given to candidates who graduated from high school in western
Newfoundland. Recipients may attend any of Memorial University of Newfoundland’s campuses. The scholarship
is renewable for up to three years as long as candidates maintain scholarship standing.
$500 Awarded annually to a student commencing first-year studeies in the visual arts program (BFA) at Grenfell
College. The award is made on the basis of previous academic performance and the quality of the portfolio
submission.
 DEGREE PROGRAMS BY CAMPUS
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College
(Corner Brook)
BACHELOR OF ARTS
English, environmental studies,
historical studies, humanities,
psychology, social/cultural studies,
tourism studies
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
primary/elementary (consecutive
delivery option only, administered by
the Faculty of Education)
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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
theatre, visual arts
BACHELOR OF NURSING
BACHELOR OF RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
sustainable resource management
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
environmental science, general science,
psychology
MINORS
art history, business, Canadian studies,
classics, economics, English,
environmental science, environmental
studies, French, folklore, geography,
historical studies, humanities,
mathematics, philosophy, psychology,
religious studies, science, social/cultural
studies, sociology, tourism studies
St. John’s Campus BACHELOR OF KINESIOLOGY
(co-operative option)
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
BACHELOR OF ARTS
anthropology, archaeology, Canadian BACHELOR OF NURSING
studies*, classics, communications studies, BACHELOR OF
computer science, drama and music, PHYSICAL EDUCATION
economics, English, folklore, French, (co-operative, general or teaching)
geography, German, history, law and
society, linguistics, medieval studies*, BACHELOR OF RECREATION
philosophy, police studies, political science,
(co-operative option)
psychology, pure mathematics, religious
studies, Russian, sociology, sociology/ BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
anthropology, Spanish, statistics, women’s
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
studies (* second major only)
applied mathematics, behavioural
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS neuroscience, biochemistry, biology,
ADMINISTRATION chemistry, computer science, earth
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE sciences, economics, environmental
(co-operative) general or concentration, physics, geography, nutrition, physics,
accounting, finance, human resources and psychology, pure mathematics, statistics
labour relations, information systems, and diverse joint/interdisciplinary options
management science, marketing, small
business/entrepreneurship and joint degree BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
options available IN PHARMACY
INTERNATIONAL BACHELOR DOCTOR OF MEDICINE
OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Marine Institute
primary/elementary, intermediate/ (St. John‘s)
secondary, music, native and northern,
post-secondary, special education, BACHELOR OF MARITIME STUDIES
intermediate/secondary conjoint with marine engineering technology,
diploma in technology education nautical science technology
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
(co-operative) civil, computer, electrical,
JOINT DIPLOMA OF
mechanical, ocean and naval architectural
TECHNOLOGY/ BACHELOR OF
and process – offshore oil and gas option TECHNOLOGY
available for all majors except process food technology, ocean instrumentation,
ocean mapping, underwater vehicles
By land, sea or air
Corner Brook is about a 40-minute
drive from Deer Lake Airport (YDF)
and about 50 minutes from Stephenville
Airport (YJT). The Marine Atlantic
ferry from Sydney, NS, to Port
aux Basques, NL, crosses the
Gulf of St. Lawrence regularly.
If you live outside Canada, you will
clear customs in cities such as Toronto,
Montreal, Halifax or St. John’s, then
catch a connecting domestic flight
to either the Deer Lake or Stephenville
airport. You should be aware of
customs regulations. 51

COME SEE FOR YOURSELF

Visit our campus! Our staff will arrange
tours, meetings with faculty and even
a chance to sit in on an actual
university class.
If your visit is during the summer,
book convenient accommodations
right on campus!
GLAD TO MEET YOU!
PERSONAL Don’t wander around an unfamiliar airport. If you
TOUCH: are a first-year student, send your flight information
to info@swgc.mun.ca and you will be greeted
at the arrivals gate by Grenfell staff when
you reach western Newfoundland.

For more information or to book a tour, contact:

GRENFELL COLLEGE ST. JOHN'S CAMPUS MARINE INSTITUTE
709 637 6269 TOLL FREE: 1 888 637 6269 709 737 8896 TOLL FREE: 1 866 354 8896 709 778 0543 TOLL FREE: 1 800 563 5799
study@swgc.mun.ca tours@mun.ca ext. 543
recruitment@mi.mun.ca
University Drive, Corner Brook
Newfoundland & Labrador
A2H 6P9 Canada

tel: 709 637 6269

toll-free: 1 888 637 6269
fax: 709 637 6250

study@swgc.mun.ca
www.swgc.mun.ca
046-478-07-10-15,000