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  Major in Sociology

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          Sociology involves the study of societies, specifically their institutions, cultures, and transformations. Sociologists seek to uncover the processes, rules, and norms that govern social relations. They seek to understand issues such as the origins and consequences of social inequalities and collective behaviours. In our programs, students have the opportunity to apply theoretical approaches to real-world cases and learn how to use research tools such as interviewing, discourse analysis, surveys, and statistical analyses. The connection between theory and research enables students to understand a range of contemporary social issues, such as poverty, ethnic relations, deviance, gender relations, international development, power, and technology.

          This program is offered in English and in French.

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      The table below includes only the discipline-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on the Honours bachelor's with double major and the Honours bachelor's with major and minor.

        Co-operative education is available when taken as part of an honours degree.

        The French immersion stream is available when taken as part of an honours degree.

        Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2024-2025 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                                                      Title                                                      Units  
        Compulsory courses - Theory                                                                                        
        SOC 1104                                                  Sociology: Big Questions                                   3 Units
        SOC 2117                                                  Sociological Theory: From 19th Century to First World War  3 Units
        SOC 2118                                                  Sociological Theory: Mid-20th Century                      3 Units
        SOC 4119                                                  Theorizing in Sociology                                    3 Units
        Compulsory courses – Methodology                                                                                   
        SOC 1301                                                  Building Sociological Reasoning                            3 Units
        SOC 2315                                                  Introduction to Qualitative Methodology                    3 Units
        SOC 2316                                                  Survey Design and Quantitative Data Acquisition            3 Units
        SOC 3315                                                  Qualitative Analysis                                       3 Units
        SOC 3316                                                  Statistical Analysis in Sociology                          3 Units
        Optional Courses                                                                                                   
        3 course units from:                                      3 Units                                                  
          SOC 3120                                                Sociological Theory: Power and Inequalities                       
          SOC 3121                                                Sociological Theory: Meaning and Subjectivity                     
          SOC 3122                                                Sociological Theory: Reproduction and Changes                     
        3 optional course units in sociology (SOC) at level 2000  3 Units                                                  
        3 optional course units in sociology (SOC) at level 3000  3 Units                                                  
        6 optional course units in sociology (SOC) at level 4000  6 Units                                                  
        Total:                                                    42 Units                                                 
        
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