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Social Sciences I

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording77–80%High 70s77–83%High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)80–87%Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)80–87%Low-to mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4UENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U)
  • Biology (SBI4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), or Advanced Functions (MHF4U).
  • A combined minimum 70% average in prerequisite math and science courses.
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English:
  • SBI4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology (min. 70%), Chemistry (min. 70%), or Physics (min. 70%)
  • One of the following: Advanced Functions (min. 70%) or Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published45380224950
What you studyMedical TechnologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyBiological SciencesHuman BiologyNutritionOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography
What it isThis program teaches you to perform and interpret diagnostic tests on blood, tissue, and other body samples in hospitals and labs. It focuses on the hands-on skills and scientific knowledge that lab technicians use to help doctors diagnose disease. The Northern Access Initiative means the program is designed for students from remote or underserved regions of Ontario, with support to help you succeed in a full-time, lab-based career.You study psychology combined with applied health sciences — how human behaviour, biology, and social factors shape health and illness. Unlike a straight psychology program, this stream emphasizes practical health applications and the ability to work across healthcare and social systems. The co-op option lets you work in healthcare settings, clinics, or community agencies while studying. It suits students interested in both understanding the mind and applying that knowledge to real health problems.Kinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and how the body works during physical activity. You learn biology, nutrition, and sport science through lab work and courses. The co-op option lets you alternate school terms with paid work in fitness, rehabilitation, or sports settings, giving you real experience alongside your degree.Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlykinesiologycriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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