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Social Sciences I

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording77–83%High 70s (regular); low 80s (co-op)70%80–87%Low-to mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMHF4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended courses for Mental Health Studies, Psychology, and Psychology and English:
  • SBI4U
  • MCV4U, MHF4U or MDM4U
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 1 from ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate 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 onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published380950
What you studyAnthropologyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyArtificial IntelligenceComputer GamesComputer ScienceInformation SystemsAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman Geography
What it isYou 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.You study the design, development, and theory behind computer programs and systems — from artificial intelligence and game design to information management. This program lets you do paid work terms with employers alongside your classes, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. It suits students who want hands-on industry experience early and are curious about how software and systems actually work in practice.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 directlycomputer sciencecriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfoLakehead University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfo

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