Course Description

Program Description Sociology at Laurier is characterized by strengths in the areas of equity and social justice. The aim of this program is to help you gain a better understanding of contemporary social issues by providing you with the theoretical, methodological and writing skills to analyze and engage with these issues. You'll begin to think critically about taken-for-granted assumptions, and, in the process, understand the many ways personal experience is shaped by social processes and social institutions. You'll learn to ask how race, class, gender, and other facets of life affect people’s ability to participate meaningfully in their communities. You'll study how individual experiences are linked to the wider society in which we live, allowing you to engage with modern social issues at both the individual and wider levels. Your education in sociology will be valuable to many careers in both the private and social sectors, including education, finance, business, marketing, health care, government and non-governmental agencies. Management Option: The fundamentals of business are at the heart of any organization and many careers. While you complete your degree in an Arts, Economics, Science or Music program, our Management Option will provide you with an understanding of the core principles of the business world, including accounting, marketing, human resources, operations, policy, and finance. You'll take courses such as Understanding the Business Environment; Introduction to Financial Accounting; Introduction to Microeconomics or Macroeconomics; and Statistics.

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