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The Program

The Department offers a Minor, a Major and an Honours program in sociology. First year courses provide an overview of the discipline and an introduction to core concepts in sociology. The second year course is designed for Minor, Major and Honours students to gain a firm grounding in the general approaches taken in sociology and to promote the critical thinking, methodological, and writing skills necessary for advanced work. Third-year courses emphasize theoretical approaches, analytical methods, and their application to major substantive areas of sociological interest. The areas covered reflect the strengths and interests of the faculty, and are designed to give students exposure to a broad range of material. Fourth-year courses allow students to work with greater independence, and in more depth, on a range of topics.

Please click here to see the Academic Calendar for structure and prerequisite information.

How to Graduate With a Minor/Major/Honours in Sociology

MINOR in Sociology is 24 credits earned as follows:
3 from SOCI 1001
6 from Sociology at the 2000 level
3 from SOCI 3001,3011
3 from SOCI 3301,3311
9 from Sociology at the 3/4000 level

MAJOR in Sociology is 60 credits earned as follows:
3 from SOCI 1001
6 from Sociology at the 2000 level
12 from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311
6 from Sociology at the 3000 level
6 from Sociology at the 4000 level
9 from Sociology at the 2/3/4000 level
18 from complementary courses in Social Sciences, Humanities,Arts and Letters, Psychology, or MATH 2311, 2321, 3311, 3321 chosen in consultation with the Program Advisor

HONOURS in Sociology (Thesis Option) is 66 credits earned as follows:
33 credits as in the first five lines of the Major, plus:
27 from Sociology at the 2/3/4000 level
6 from SOCI 4990

HONOURS in Sociology (Course Option) is 66 credits earned as follows:
33 credits as in the first five lines of the Major, plus:
33 from Sociology at the 2/3/4000 level, including at least 6 at the 4000 level

Note:
• The Honours Average will be calculated on all courses required for Honours that have been taken above the 1000 level.
• Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department or Program Coordinator must be obtained.