Crandall University

English at Crandall
Great works of imaginative literature, old and new, are at the heart of Crandall’s English program. We study novels, poems, and plays because of their power to move us and help us draw closer to goodness, truth, and beauty. As students experience and explore this richness, they develop the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills they will need in their professional careers.

English students can choose from a wide range of exciting courses, including specialized courses on classic authors such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Austen, and Eliot, as well as survey courses in Canadian literature, American Literature, and contemporary literary criticism. Crandall’s English program also offers unique upper-level courses that explore the ways in which a Christian worldview informs and enriches the work of best-selling authors such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.

The Benefits of a B.A. in English from Crandall
Crandall’s B.A. in English is excellent preparation for careers that require expert levels of reading, writing, and research, as well as for those that require strong analytical and communication skills.
Recent graduates from Crandall’s B.A. in English have continued their studies at some of Canada’s best known graduate schools and have pursued careers in administration, education, Christian ministries, creative writing, journalism, law, public relations, and public service.

Program Highlights

• Professors in the program are passionate about literature and about the success of their students. They get to know their students personally and work with them both in class and individually to encourage excellence and facilitate success.
• Program courses cover works from a wide range of historical periods and genres, including literature from Britain, Canada, the United States, and other countries that have contributed to the English literary canon.
• Introductory courses train students in the knowledge and skills needed to successfully complete a  degree in English, while upper-level courses allow students to specialize in the literature of some of their favourite periods, authors, and themes.
• The Creative Writing option within the degree encourages students to explore their creativity as they study the art of writing fiction, poetry, and  drama, and then practice writing works of their own.
• The Oxford Study Programme offers students the opportunity to spend one semester in England, studying Shakespeare and drama as Associate Students at Regent’s Park College of the University of Oxford.
• The university’s TESL Certificate Program, popular among English majors, offers students the chance to become certified teachers of English as a Second Language, and provides assistance in finding teaching jobs overseas.
• The English Society creates opportunities for students to meet other students with similar interests.

Explore Civilization’s Rich Past with a History Degree from Crandall
Learning to ask the right questions, to think logically and express yourself clearly and succinctly are all hallmarks of Crandall’s history degree program.  The major encompasses the study of Western civilization and focuses on the rise of the West within the world context.  Through interesting guest speakers, lively class discussions and extensive readings, you’ll expand your understanding of humankind and your faith as it relates to other religions and world events, both past and current.  The skills gained through this challenging history degree curriculum will prepare you well for a broad range of career pathways, including graduate or law school.

Special Program Highlights for a Bachelor of Arts in History

• Get to know their professors and classmates well by being a part of small classes that engage in lively group discussions.
• It’s not about memorizing dates with a history degree at Crandall! Explore the “why” and “how” behind historic events to give them context on the world stage.
• Study history overseas at Oxford University for a semester, if you wish, exploring the settings of many events they study in their classes.
• Gain exposure to Africa’s fascinating history in addition to studying the history of Western civilization.
• Complete an internships for credit if you wish. Past students have worked in such locations as area museums and archives.
• Explore different worldviews and learn to appreciate Christianity in new ways.
• Learn from interesting guest speakers who visit classes from time to time, sharing their unique perspectives on world events.
• Join the History Society, which offers fun opportunities to socialize with other History majors at barbecues, field trips and other gatherings.

Gain Understanding of Human Development and Behavior
Are you interested in exploring the why behind people’s actions?  Are you intrigued by the workings of the human mind?  If so, the study of Psychology may be an ideal major for you.
When you study for a degree in Psychology at Crandall, you join in our quest for knowledge about individual development and behavior in a social context.  You will learn to evaluate research and grow in your understanding of psychological theories.  Through your coursework, you will think critically and gain insights into yourself as well as others.
By the time you graduate with a degree in psychology, you will be well prepared to work in service and counseling organizations and to pursue advanced studies in psychology or a related field.

What to expect when you graduate
A degree in psychology from Crandall University prepares you to work in certain public service situations such as youth group home worker, and similar entry-level positions. Other positions, like clinical psychologist or counsellor, require further professional or graduate studies. Past Crandall psychology graduates have been accepted into programs like the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program at the Université de Moncton, Law at UNB, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at University of Western Ontario

Special Program Highlights for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology

• Explore such interesting academic areas as early childhood development, developmental disabilities, , forensic psychology, criminology, behavior disorders and communication disorders.
• Assist psychology professors with their research projects to gain valuable first-hand experience.
• Learn from interesting classroom guests.
• Get lots of support and mentoring throughout your degree in psychology from your professors in our small class environment.
• Join the Psychology Society, a campus service organization composed of psychology majors.

We are looking for students who care about the world around them and want to make it a better place, particularly for the poor and marginalized. That is why we offer a social justice focus as part of our sociology major here at Crandall University. Come work with professors who are concerned about the problems in society and who will think with you about creative solutions to those problems. If you want to make a difference, we think you need to understand society in order to help improve it.

That’s why you should study sociology.

Learning more about the dynamics of human relationships helps you form better relationships. Understanding society’s major institutions (like education, marriage, or religion) helps you understand how you can best transform them. Understanding globalization, patterns of immigration, and relationships between rich and poor countries, empowers you to work towards world justice. With courses in poverty, world population, marriage and the family, gender, religion, and many others, we explore the diversity of our social world.

And, it is not only classroom work that creates difference makers. We invite you to be involved in our community and beyond. You can volunteer with a local organization, or go overseas on a missions/development trip as part of our internship programs. Join the Sociology Society and participate in a food drive or other service opportunities. People are hurting in this broken world. Since we care about people, we are looking for difference makers.

The Master of Organizational Management (MOrgM) offered by Crandall University is a people-focused program that prepares passionate professionals for leadership and management roles within their organizations. This differs from a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in that it will focus more on working with and through people than on the technical aspects of business administration. 

The Master of Organizational Management is intended for passionate, dedicated, team-oriented working professionals looking to maximize their potential in managing people and leading organizations. Unlike an MBA, which usually focuses specially on the basic business disciplines of accounting, marketing, and operations, the Master of Organizational Management is about developing big-picture strategies and understandings and especially the knowledge necessary to lead and motivate people.