Sociology
Students must consult the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (BACS) 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 Sociology programs. (NOTE: SOCO and/or AN/S courses may be used to satisfy minimum BA or BACS degree requirements in Sociology programs.)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Concentration (30 Credits in Sociology)
6 credits Introductory courses: ANTH-1101 or ANTH-1103 or ANTH-1104 and SOCO-1301
6 credits in research methods is not required but strongly recommended (AN/S-2217; AN/S-2218; AN/S-3217; AN/S-3218)
Of the 30 credits, at least 12 credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) / Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (BACS) Minor (24 Credits in Sociology)
6 credits Introductory courses: ANTH-1101 or ANTH-1103 or ANTH-1104 and SOCO-1301
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 (BACS) Major in (48 Credits in Sociology)
6 credits Introductory courses: ANTH-1101 or ANTH-1103 or ANTH-1104 and SOCO-1301
6 credits Sociological Theory (SOCO-3300)
6 credits of Research Methods (AN/S-2217; AN/S-2218; AN/S-3217; AN/S-3218)
Of the 48 credits required, 24 credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level with at leat 9 credits at the 4000 level.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (BACS) Double Major (36 credits in Sociology)
6 credits Introductory courses: ANTH-1101 or ANTH-1103 or ANTH-1104 and SOCO-1301
6 credits SOCO-3300 (Survey of Sociological Theory)
6 credits Research Methods (AN/S-2217; AN/S-2218; AN/S-3217; AN/S-3218)
Of the 36 credits required, a minimum of 18 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level, including a minimum of 6 credits at the 4000 level.
Multidisciplinary Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (BACS) (with Sociology)
Please refer to Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (BACS) program requirements regarding the development of a Multidisciplinary degree. Students interested in using Sociology as one of the subjects in the Multidisciplinary BA or BACS should consult with the Department Chair.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (BACS) Honours (66 Credits in Sociology)
Students must consult Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (BACS) Honours requirements for entering and graduating with an Honours degree. The 66 credits in a Sociology Honours must include:
6 credits Introductory courses: ANTH-1101 or ANTH-1103 or ANTH-110 and SOCO-1301
6 credits Research Methods (AN/S-2217; AN/S-2218; AN/S-3217; AN/S-3218)
6 credits SOCO-3300 (Survey of Sociological Theory)
Of the 66 credits required, 36 credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level which must include a minimum of 15 credits at the 4000 level. The Honours Thesis SOCO-4900 maybe be included in the 15 credits at the 4000 level.
