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| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–87%“Low-to mid-80s” | 65%“65%+” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4U | ENG4U |
| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 950 | — |
| What you study | AnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography | Sociology |
| What it is | 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. | A sociology degree means studying how people form groups, institutions, and societies — why they act the way they do together, what shapes their beliefs and behaviours, and how power and inequality work in the real world. This four-year program includes a co-op work term, giving you paid experience in a workplace related to social research, policy, or community work. It suits people curious about how society works who want both classroom theory and hands-on practice in fields like research, social services, or communications. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | criminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology | sociology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo |
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