Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

About

The Bachelor of Arts Major in Sociology provides students with critical, practical and transformative studies that aim to prepare them for life and work in a diverse and globalized world. It is a flexible and well-rounded program, offering academic rigor and a solid grounding in sociology theory and research methods, and the study of societies in local and global contexts. Opportunities for engaging in applied, experiential and community-based learning are provided throughout the program. Students may choose to gain a broad understanding of the discipline by taking courses in a wide range of sub-fields in sociology or streamline their programs by concentrating on particular subjects of interest to them such as gender and sexuality, racialized and ethnic minority groups, Indigenous studies, media and cultural studies, education, global social problems and social justice. In their final year, students may opt to hone their research skills by taking courses in Canadian and global studies with a primary research component. Or they may choose to take one of the community services courses to gain practical work experience by volunteering in an organization within the local community or participating in a field-school overseas in a developing nation. 

Career Path 

Many students who major in sociology go on to take up careers in the areas of community affairs and social work, government, policy, international development, law and criminal justice, teaching and education, business and communications, human resources, and even health. Direct Graduate Careers includes Social Services Assistant, Case Management Aide, Community Outreach Worker, Youth Program Assistant, Shelter Support Staff, Educational Program Assistant, Peer Mentor or Tutor (Sociology-related topics), Diversity and Inclusion Assistant, Public Health Outreach Worker, Advocacy Campaign Coordinator, Human Services Clerk, Probation Support Assistant, Housing Services Coordinator, Public Policy Support Technician, Nonprofit Program Assistant.