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Sociology and Anthropology
Do you want to change the world? Sociology and Anthropology looks at how societies work, both in Canada and cross-culturally. Fields of study range from self and identity to large-scale research on globalization, human rights and development. In between are courses on gender and sexuality, crime and justice, conflict and power, regional studies and cyberspace.
Sociology
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Honours in Sociology — 60 credits
Designed for students who want to specialize in studying social processes and acquire a strong theoretical and methodological training. The honours seminar provides students with a unique opportunity to conduct and present their own research during their final year of study. -
Specialization in Sociology — 60 credits
Intended for students interested in acquiring and developing a high level of skill and knowledge in studying societies and the process of social change. The program provides exposure to an array of theoretical perspectives and covers a variety of methodological approaches. -
Major in Sociology — 42 credits
Intended for students interested in acquiring a good level of skill and knowledge to study societies and the process of social change. Minor in Sociology — 30 credits
Provides students with basic knowledge in studying societies and the process of social change.
Sample courses include:
Introduction to Society, Classical Social Theory, Sociology of Culture, Juvenile Crime and Delinquency, Contemporary Sociological Theory, The Family, Self and Society
Admission Requirements
Sociology (BA - Honours/Specialization/Major/Minor) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.
Anthropology
Honours in Anthropology — 60 credits
Designed for students who want to specialize in studying cultural life in diverse human societies. Students receive a solid theoretical and methodological training which they are invited to apply to their own research through the honours essay during their final year of study.Specialization in Anthropology — 60 credits
Designed for students who want to acquire a solid theoretical and methodological training in studying cultural life in diverse human societies.Major in Anthropology — 42 credits
Intended for students interested in acquiring a good level of skill and knowledge to study cultural life in diverse human societies.Minor in Anthropology — 30 credits
Provides students with basic knowledge in studying societies and the process of social change.
Sample courses include:
Introduction to Culture, Race and Ethnic Relations, Art, Aesthetics, and Anthropology, Peoples and Cultures of Oceania, Population and Environment, Research Design and Analysis, Anthropology of Food
Admission Requirements
Anthropology (BA - Honours/Specialization/Major/Minor) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.
Anthropology and Sociology
Joint Specialization in Anthropology and Sociology — 60 credits
This program provides a unique opportunity for acquiring a solid training in the social and cultural analysis of societies. It builds on the joint characteristics of the Department to cover a variety of theoretical and methodological perspectives applied to substantive areas through specific courses.
Sample courses include:
Introduction to Culture, Introduction to Society, Statistics I & II, European Anthropological Theories, North-American Anthropological Theories, Classical Social Theory
Admission Requirements
Anthropology and Sociology (BA - Specialization) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.
Government and business, involving statistical research, market research, urban planning or human resource work.
See the BA degree description for information on the core and elective requirements. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar
Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.
