Students must consult the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies degree regulations that form minimum requirements for the relevant programs in all subjects. Listed below are special or additional requirements that must be met by students in Anthropology/Sociology programs. (NOTE: ANTH, SOC and/or AN/S courses may be used to satisfy minimum Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies degree requirements in Anthropology/Sociology joint programs.)

 

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Concentration (30 Credits in Anthropology/Sociology)

  • 6 credits Introductory courses: ANTH1101 or ANTH1103 or ANTH1104 and SOCO1301
  • 6 credits in Qualitative (AN/S2210) OR Quantitative (AN/S2212) research methods is not required but strongly recommended

 

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (BACS) Degree Minor (24 Credits in Anthropology/Sociology)

  • 6 credits Introductory courses: ANTH1101 or ANTH1103 or ANTH1104 and SOCO1301

 

Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (BACS) Academic Field (24 Credits)

  • 24 credits in one discipline with at least 6 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level

 

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies Major (48 Credits in Anthropology/Sociology)

  • 6 credits Introductory courses: ANTH1101 or ANTH1103 or ANTH1104 and SOCO1301
  • 6 credits of Theory (SOCO3300 OR ANTH3100)
  • 6 credits of Research Methods (AN/S2210 or AN/S2212 or AN/S-2218/3218 or AN/S-2217/3217)
  • Of the 48 credits required, a maximum of 9 credits are permitted at the 1000 level and minimum of 24 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level, of which at least 9 credits must be at the 4000 level.

 

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies Double Major (36 credits in Anthropology/Sociology)

  • 6 credits Introductory courses: ANTH1101 or ANTH1103 or ANTH1104 and SOCO1301
  • 6 credits Theory (ANTH3100 OR SOCO3300)
  • 6 credits Research Methods (AN/S2210 or AN/S2212 or AN/S-2218/3218 or   AN/S-2217/3217)
  • 36 credits are required in each Major subject. In each of the Major subjects there shall be a maximum of 9 credits
  • at the 1000 level and a minimum of 18 credits at the 3000 level or above, including a minimum of 6 credits at the
  • 4000 level.

 

Multidisciplinary Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (with Anthro/Soco/ Anthropology/ Sociology)

Please refer to BA or BACS program requirements regarding the development of a Multidisciplinary degree. Students interested in using Sociology as one of the subjects in a Multidisciplinary BA or BACS should consult with the Department Chair.

 

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies Honours (66 Credits in Sociology)

Students must consult BA or BACS Honours requirements for entering into and graduating with an Honours degree. The 66 credits in a Sociology Honours must include:

  • 6 credits SOCO1301/ ANTH1103/ANTH1104 (Introduction to Anthropology & Sociology) or equivalent
  • 6 credits Research Methods (AN/S2210 or AN/S2212 or AN/S-2218/3218 or AN/S-2217/3217)
  • 6 credits SOCO3300 (Survey of Sociological Theory) or ANTH3100 (Survey of Anthropological Theory)
  • Of the 66 credits required, 36 must be at the 3000 or 4000 level which must include a minimum of 15 credits at the 4000 level.  A 6 credit Honours Thesis is required and can be included in the 15 credits at the 4000 level.

 

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