Program Details

Sociology School: University of Windsor Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Degree: Bachelor ; Honours Field of Study: Sociology Description: The Sociology Program is organized around the opportunity to learn about the many aspects of social relations, ranging from face-to-face intimate and family relationships, to those among such social groups as households, genders, classes, movements, race and ethnic groups, unions, corporations and governments as well as industrial and developing societies. A degree in Sociology offers a wide range of knowledge about domestic and global issues of social relations. The faculty have particular strengths in researching social justice issues concerning AIDS, crime, occupational health, decline of family farms, First Nations, third world development, health care, employment equity, prison reform, sex work, gay and lesbian communities, immigrant workers, and Latin America and the Middle East. Introductory courses focus on the basic sociological theories and methods used by sociologists when applied to specific social institutions. A degree in Sociology also allows students to specialize in areas of study that include criminology, family-sex and gender areas, international development, race and ethnic relations or social planning. In general these programs provide students with the opportunity to fulfil the requirements for high school teaching certificates, to become more proficient in dealing with social research, and in specializing for further post-graduate work. Website: Sociology at University of Windsor Length: 4 Year(s) Careers: 3 career(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 70 to 100 Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date January 11, 2012 September 6, 2012 * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.