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BA Sociology

Description

The program in Sociology offers students a solid foundation in qualitative and quantitative research methods and gives them opportunities to conduct empirical research. Students also learn classical and contemporary social theories. They may choose courses in social inequality; sexuality and disability; youth, aging and the family; Indigenous peoples; cultural marginality; globalization; immigration; mass media; social movements; health and environmental issues; memory and life stories; and crime and the criminal justice system.
 
 
 
Students can complete their studies online in the following: Concentration, Minor, and Certificate in Family Life Studies.
NOTE: The Criminology program, as well as the Equity, Diversity and Human Rights program are within the Sociology program umbrella.
 
Delivery Method: On campus/Online Program
 
The sociology program aims:
  • to enable our students to question their taken-for-granted assumptions about how the social world operates;
  • to provide our students with a strong background in a wide range of research techniques;
  • to encourage our students to consider what responsibility and opportunities they may have to make the world a better place for themselves and others;
  • to equip our students with the skills (critical thinking and research methods) they need to find meaningful work or pursue graduate studies upon graduating.
Program highlights:
  • three or four-year programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts;
  • also available: a multidisciplinary diploma or degree in Labour Studies (English only);
  • multidisciplinary knowledge;
  • critical thinking about contemporary issues from a sociological perspective;
  • knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative social research methods;
  • strong communication skills (written and spoken);
  • identification of social injustices and strategies for addressing them;
  • appreciation of diversity;
  • ethical standards.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology
Total 120 credits
Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA
 
Specialization in Sociology 
 
First Year:
SOCI 1015E: Understanding Society *
6 elective credits of linguistic awareness (see regulations)
6 elective credits in scientific literacy
6 elective credits in Indigenous content
6 elective credits
 
Upper Years:
SOCI 2016E     Thinking Sociologically
SOCI 2017E     Emergence of Sociological Theories
SOCI 2127E     Research Methods and Data Analysis *
STAT 2126E     Introduction to Statistics
SOCI 3016E     Modern Sociological Theories: Manifestations and Issues
SOCI 3126E     Qualitative Methods
SOCI 4016E     Current Debates in Sociological Theory
SOCI 4026E     Quantitative Methods
SOCI 4095E     Honours Thesis
 (OR)   SOCI 4195E     Internship and Report Writing (this course exists in French, yet to be developed in English)

18 additional SOCI credits 
36 elective credits
* Minimum grade of C (60%) required

Notes:
  • Eligible linguistic awareness, scientific literacy and Indigenous content courses are available at the 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels and students should take them at the appropriate time in their studies although the requirements have been slotted in the first year in the description.
  • Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
     
 
Major in Sociology:
 
First Year:
SOCI 1015E: Understanding Society *
6 elective credits of linguistic awareness (see regulations)
6 elective credits in scientific literacy
6 elective credits in Indigenous content
6 elective credits
 
Upper Years:
SOCI 2016E     Thinking Sociologically
SOCI 2017E     Emergence of Sociological Theories
SOCI 2127E     Research Methods and Data Analysis *
STAT 2126E     Introduction to Statistics
SOCI 3005E     Survey Research: A Course in Applied Sociology
SOCI 3016E     Modern Sociological Theories: Manifestations and Issues
SOCI 3126E     Qualitative Methods
SOCI 4016E     Current Debates in Sociological Theory
SOCI 4026E     Quantitative Methods
6 additional SOCI credits, at least 3 of which are at the 4000 level

54 elective credits**

* Minimum grade of C (60%) required

 Notes:
  • Eligible linguistic awareness, Indigenous content and scientific literacy courses are available at the 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels and students should take them at the appropriate time in their studies although the requirements have been slotted in the first year in the description.
  • Students must complete a minimum of a minor (24 credits) or a second major (42 credits) from among their elective credits.
  • For a double major in Sociology and Criminology, students must take 9 SOCI credits to replace SOCI 1015 and SOCI 2127. Courses cannot be double counted between the two Majors.
  • For a double major in Sociology and Equity, Diversity and Human Rights, students must take 6 SOCI credits to replace SOCI 1015. Courses cannot be double counted between the two Majors.
  • Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
 
Bachelor of Arts (General) in Sociology:
Total 90 credits
Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA or B.Sc.
 
Concentration in Sociology (ALSO OFFERED ONLINE)
 
First Year:
SOCI 1015E: Understanding Society *
6 elective credits of linguistic awareness (see regulations)
6 elective credits in scientific literacy
6 elective credits in Indigenous content
6 elective credits
 
Upper Years:
SOCI 2016E     Thinking Sociologically
SOCI 2017E     Emergence of Sociological Theories
SOCI 2127E     Research Methods and Data Analysis *
STAT 2126E     Introduction to Statistics
SOCI 3016E     Modern Sociological Theories: Manifestations and Issues
SOCI 3126E     Qualitative Methods
12 additional SOCI credits, at least 6 of which are at the 3000/4000 level
30 elective credits
* Minimum grade of C (60%) required
 
Notes:
  • Eligible linguistic awareness, scientific literacy and Indigenous content courses are available at the 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels and students should take them at the appropriate time in their studies although the requirements have been slotted in the first year in the description.
  • Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.

Minor in Sociology (ALSO OFFERED ONLINE)
 
SOCI 1015E: Understanding Society
SOCI 2016E: Thinking Sociologically
SOCI 2127E: Research Methods and Data Analysis
12 SOCI credits, at least 6 of which are at the 3000 level

* Minimum grade of C (60%) required


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