Have you ever wondered what you can do with an MA in a Humanities subject? Dr. Elizabeth Vlossak invited two Brock alumnae, Shaunna Hubert and Francesca Patten to talk about how they have used their MA degrees in their careers in an online panel. Shaunna and Francesca shared how their degrees led them into unexpected careers, challenges they met along the way, and the unique benefits of a Humanities MA.
Shaunna Hubert used her MA in History to work with the Ontario provincial government in the Ministry of Francophone Affairs, the Ministry of the Attorney General, and the Ministry of the Solicitor General. Federally, she has worked on housing policy with the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and is currently a Senior Specialist at Infrastructure Canada.
Francesca Patten followed her MA in Classics with a Masters in Public Affairs, specializing in economic policy. She has worked for the Department of National Defence, Newfoundland and Labrador Housing, and the Canadian Transportation Agency. She has worked with nonprofit organizations in policy development, capacity building, and program evaluation and is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Calgary.
The panel was moderated by Dr. Elizabeth Vlossak, Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Humanities and Associate Professor in the Department of History.
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Department of Classics and Archaeology
Brock Career Zone
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