Program Description The Department of Sociology provides students with theoretical and methodological tools and substantive insights which can assist them in understanding social life, social organization, and action. The program is designed to provide students with a broad intellectual and sociological background which will help prepare them for a variety of careers and for advanced study at graduate school. The small size of our program and the dedication of our faculty, allow us to provide personal attention to students and extensive access to faculty. Through required courses and study concentrations, students are given substantial flexibility in meeting individual intellectual pursuits and preparation for satisfying employment after university. We offer a minor, major, or honours in Sociology as well as three programs that allow students to concentrate their studies (see down). Students are encouraged to participate in the Experiential Learning program which is linked to their academic field of studies and involves course work and placement in an organization.
The subject matter of our courses ranges widely from theoretical to applied study and our professors employ diverse pedagogies to facilitate student learning. The department has particular strengths of faculty expertise in the areas of Indigenous-Settler relations, criminology, theory, policy, health and family, and gender and diversity studies.
Students in the Criminology, Law, and Social Policy stream will expand on issues surrounding the justice system, as well as social, psychological and political influences on disadvantaged populations through an intersectional lens
