Sociology involves the study of societies, specifically their institutions, cultures, and transformations. Sociologists seek to uncover the processes, rules, and norms that govern social relations. They seek to understand issues such as the origins and consequences of social inequalities and collective behaviours. In our programs, students have the opportunity to apply theoretical approaches to real-world cases and learn how to use research tools such as interviewing, discourse analysis, surveys, and statistical analyses. The connection between theory and research enables students to understand a range of contemporary social issues, such as poverty, ethnic relations, deviance, gender relations, international development, power, and technology.
This program is offered in English and in French.
The table below includes only the discipline-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on the Honours bachelor's with double major and the Honours bachelor's with major and minor.
Co-operative education is available when taken as part of an honours degree.
The French immersion stream is available when taken as part of an honours degree.
Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2024-2025 calendars for the previous requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses - Theory | ||
| SOC 1104 | Sociology: Big Questions | 3 Units |
| SOC 2117 | Sociological Theory: From 19th Century to First World War | 3 Units |
| SOC 2118 | Sociological Theory: Mid-20th Century | 3 Units |
| SOC 4119 | Theorizing in Sociology | 3 Units |
| Compulsory courses – Methodology | ||
| SOC 1301 | Building Sociological Reasoning | 3 Units |
| SOC 2315 | Introduction to Qualitative Methodology | 3 Units |
| SOC 2316 | Survey Design and Quantitative Data Acquisition | 3 Units |
| SOC 3315 | Qualitative Analysis | 3 Units |
| SOC 3316 | Statistical Analysis in Sociology | 3 Units |
| Optional Courses | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Sociological Theory: Power and Inequalities | ||
| Sociological Theory: Meaning and Subjectivity | ||
| Sociological Theory: Reproduction and Changes | ||
| 3 optional course units in sociology (SOC) at level 2000 | 3 Units | |
| 3 optional course units in sociology (SOC) at level 3000 | 3 Units | |
| 6 optional course units in sociology (SOC) at level 4000 | 6 Units | |
| Total: | 42 Units | |