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  Honours BSocSc Sociology

      120 Units

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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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        Co-operative education is available with this program.

        The French immersion stream is available with this program.

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

      Course List
        Code          Title                                          Units  
        Basic skills                                               
        ENG 1100      Workshop in Essay Writing                      3 Units
        ENG 1120      Selected Topics in Literature and Composition  3 Units
        Total:        6 Units                                      
        
        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                     
          6 course units in sociology (SOC) at the 2000 level  6 Units                                                  
          9 course units in sociology (SOC) at the 3000 level  9 Units                                                  
          9 course units in sociology at the 4000 level        9 Units                                                  
          6 course units in sociology (SOC)                    6 Units                                                  
          Total:                                               60 Units                                                 
          
          Course List
            Code                                        Title     Units
            Elective courses                                    
            54 elective course units                    54 Units
              or 24 elective course units plus a minor          
            Total:                                      54 Units
            
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