Department of Sociology and Anthropology, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences

Students in sociology study the organization of society, from the personal to global level, analyzing social structures, patterns, and experiences. Students understand the impact of social structures and social inequalities on communities, groups, families and individuals, and examine practices that improve collective life. In the required courses, students learn about the applications and real-world impacts of sociological research and receive training in qualitative and quantitative social research methods and theory development. The program electives allow students to explore different sub-areas in sociology as well as interdisciplinary sociology-anthropology courses. Course offerings fall under four general areas: social inequality and social justice; crime and policing; place, environment and sustainability; everyday life and social institutions.

Students can take both Sociology (SOC) and Sociology and Anthropology (SOAN) courses for their Sociology specializations. Please consult courses listed under each area during course selection. Courses will normally be offered in the semester designated.

Major Requirements (Honours)

This is a major within the degree: Bachelor of Arts.

A minimum of 8.50 credits in Sociology and Anthropology is required, including:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
SOC*1100	Introduction to Sociology	0.50
SOC*1120	Sociology: Understanding Contemporary Society	0.50
SOAN*2110	Classical Social Theory	0.50
SOAN*2120	Introduction to Data Collection and Analysis	0.50
SOC*2180	Public Sociology	0.50
SOAN*3070	Qualitative and Observational Methods	0.50
SOAN*3120	Quantitative Methods	0.50
SOC*3310	Contemporary Social Theory	0.50
SOC*4000	The Sociological Imagination: Reflection and Action	0.50
1.00 credits of the following
SOAN*2290	Race and Racism	0.50
SOC*2390	Class, Wealth and Power	0.50
SOAN*2400	Gender and Society	0.50
3.00 additional credits in SOC and SOAN courses, including at least 1.50 credits at the 4000 level		3.00

Minor Requirements (Honours)

This minor cannot be combined with a major in Sociology.

A minimum of 5.00 credits in Sociology and Anthropology is required, including:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
SOC*1100	Introduction to Sociology	0.50
SOC*1120	Sociology: Understanding Contemporary Society	0.50
SOAN*2112	Classical Social Theory	0.50
SOAN*2120	Introduction to Data Collection and Analysis	0.50
SOC*2180	Public Sociology	0.50
2.50 additional credits in SOC and SOAN courses, including at least 1.00 credits at the 3000 level or above		2.50

Area of Concentration Requirements (General)

This is an area of concentration within the degree: Bachelor of Arts.

A minimum of 5.00 credits in Sociology and Anthropology is required, including:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
SOC*1100	Introduction to Sociology	0.50
SOC*1120	Sociology: Understanding Contemporary Society	0.50
SOAN*2110	Classical Social Theory	0.50
SOAN*2120	Introduction to Data Collection and Analysis	0.50
SOC*2180	Public Sociology	0.50
2.50 additional credits in SOC and SOAN courses, including at least 1.00 credits at the 3000 level or above		2.50