Major in Sociology

The recommended course sequence is offered as a general guideline to help you better plan your schedule. Adjustments might be required due to the course offering or if you received course equivalencies.

Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2024-2025 calendars for the previous requirements.

Suggested course sequence
4 years / 120 course units

YearFallWinter
1st year
(30 course units)
  • SOC 1104 
  • SOC 1301 
2nd year
(30 course units)
  • SOC 2117
  • SOC 2315
  • 3 optional (SOC) course units at the 2000-level
  • SOC 2118
  • SOC 2316 
3rd year
(30 course units)
  • 3 course units from: SOC 3120, SOC 3121, SOC 3122
  • SOC 3315
  • SOC 3316
  • 3 optional (SOC) course units at the 3000-level 
4th year
(30 course units)
  • 6 optional (SOC) course units at the4000-level
  • SOC 4119 (compulsory course)

Notes

The Major in Sociology consists of 42 (SOC) course units.  

This program must be combined with a minor or another major if enrolled in the Honours degree.   Please consult the Make changes to your undergraduate program to add a minor or major and view the eligibility criteria of the discipline you wish to add.

Students will also have to complete the compulsory ENG 1100, ENG 1120 and the required number of elective courses to obtain the degree.