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Ontario Tech

Educational Studies

OUAC DST

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McMaster

Social Sciences I

OUAC ML

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording70–73%“Low 70s”80–87%“Low-to mid-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it——
Prerequisitesas published
  • Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M courses, including English (ENG4U).
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements, or we cannot accommodate your application, you may receive an offer to another closely related program.
  • 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 only
Co-opAvailableAvailable
Degree—Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published—950
What you studyEducation StudiesAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography
What it isYou study how education works — teaching methods, learning science, school systems, and the social side of how people learn — rather than training to teach in a classroom. This program includes co-op work terms where you gain real experience in schools and education settings alongside your coursework. It suits students curious about education as a field of study who want hands-on experience before deciding whether to pursue teaching, educational leadership, or other education-related careers.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 iteducationcriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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