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McMaster

Social Sciences I

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low-to mid-80s75–80%75%; co-op 80%78–83%78 to 83%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMHF4USBI4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of SCH4U, SPH4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • 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.
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • SBI4U
  • One of SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • One 4U/M Arts or Social Sciences
  • Two from SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • One additional 4U/M course
  • +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNo
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSWBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published95030
What you studyAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman GeographyBiological SciencesHospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise ScienceAnimal ScienceAnthropologyBiological SciencesChemistry
What it isSocial 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.This program teaches you the science of human movement and physical activity – how bodies work during exercise, sport, and recreation. You study physiology, biomechanics, and exercise science rather than coaching or fitness training alone. The co-op option lets you combine classroom learning with paid work terms at sports organizations, hospitals, or fitness centres, giving you real experience alongside your degree.A Bachelor of Arts and Sciences lets you combine study in both humanities and natural sciences within one degree. Unlike most programs that require you to choose either arts or sciences, this one lets you take courses across both — for instance, pairing creative writing with chemistry, or anthropology with animal science. It suits people who are curious across multiple disciplines and want flexibility rather than specializing narrowly from the start.
The door tomajors you reach through itcriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociologyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfo

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