Each year students have the opportunity to select which degree they want to follow. This process is know as Intent To Register (ITR) and typically happens in February - March each year.
Sociology is the study of how various social forces produce social order and social change and in so doing influence what we do and how we think.
Sociologists study social behaviour and relationships in an attempt to understand and explain differences, for example, between men and women, the young and the old, people of different nationalities, ethnicities, etc. Comparing and analyzing the different ways that people live and work together is an important aspect of Sociology.
There are many different course topics for you to explore. You can learn about criminology, social inequality, health, deviance, work, identity, and demography. Studying Sociology helps you to understand yourself and your social world better.
IMPORTANT NOTE: On occasion, the department makes changes to our modules. Only students entering the modules after that change has taken place are subject to the new guidelines. Students who were enrolled in a module before the change, have the option of completing their degree with either the new module, or the module listed for the year they were first accepted into that module. Students can look up former modules in the Academic Calendar Archive.
Discover the modules available on the Choosing Your Degree page
Consider which of the following describes you best:
| Honors Specialization in Sociology or Criminology | Honours Double Major, including Sociology, Criminology, or Sociology of Population, Aging, and Health | Major in Sociology, Criminology, or Sociology of Population, Aging, and Health, or Minor in Sociology, or Criminology |
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You want to specialize in one area, and study it in-depth You think you might want to continue your studies by pursuing a graduate degree (MA, PhD), or a Law degree You like smaller classes, and the opportunity to engage with and talk about ideas You are comfortable writing essays, and may even prefer them to multiple-choice exams Your average is 70% or higher in 3 principle courses If you want to specialize in Sociology, but have only a 60% average, then you may want to consider the Specialization in Sociology |
You want to study two or more areas, and get a general understanding of these fields You enjoy larger classes that provide general overviews of subject areas Your average is 70% or higher in 3 principle courses You are considering teacher’s college, or other future programs where having a broad academic background would be valuable You would like to leave the door open for graduate school, and so would like to take some 3000-level courses in core areas to increase your eligibility |
You want to learn more about sociology and/or criminology, and get a general understanding of these fields You also want to take a variety of other courses to round out your university degree Your mark in Introductory Sociology was at least 60% |
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SociologyCriminology |
Sociology |
SociologyCriminologySociology of Population, Aging and Health |
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Can be combined with other modules across campus |
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Recommended for path to Law School |
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(Honors Double Major including at least one of the above majors)
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Recommended for seeking employment after B.A. |
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To change into a Sociology module: email your name, student number, and new module choice, to the Sociology Undergraduate Program Advisor.
While every effort is made to offer required courses, this is not always possible due to the availability of our professors. Contact the Sociology Undergraduate Program Advisor who can discuss possible substitutions with you.
You will continue to complete your module requirements as they were listed in the academic year when you were accepted into this module.
Only students starting the module this calendar year and later will follow the new module requirements.
Here are links to the former academic calendars for your reference. Refer to the calendar of the academic year when you were accepted into the module.
If you do not recall in which academic year you were accepted into a module, view your Web Academic Report in Student Center. Your module for each year appears below the academic year heading as "Plan". Find the earliest year with that module listed.
