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Students graduate from our programs with the academic knowledge, research and work-related skills that equip them to adapt and successfully deal with the demands and challenges of everyday life. Sociology students learn to be reflective thinkers, practicing problem-solving and critical thinking skills commonly sought by employers.
The strong research agenda of the Sociology department leads to excellence in the classroom, translating into current and engaging topics for study with a sound theoretical foundation. Students praise faculty for being approachable and appreciate the high quality of instruction they receive at McMaster.
3-6 units
18-21 units
- Levels II or III Sociology, of which at least 3 units must be Level III or IV from the course list below:
- SOCIOL 2DD3 - Immigration and the Canadian Mosaic
- SOCIOL 2EE3 - Introduction to Indigenous-Settler Relations in Canada
- SOCIOL 2FF3 - The Sociology of ‘Race’ and Ethnicity
- SOCIOL 2HH3 - Sociology of Gender
- SOCIOL 2JJ3 - Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality
- SOCIOL 2PP3 - Sociology of Families
- SOCIOL 2QQ3 - Dynamics and Transitions in Intimate Relationships and Families
- SOCIOL 2R03 - Perspectives on Social Inequality
- SOCIOL 2RR3 - Case Studies of Social Inequality
- SOCIOL 2TA3 - Islam In North America
- SOCIOL 2UU3 - Indigenous Ontologies and Ways of Knowing
- SOCIOL 3NN3 - Popular Culture and Inequality
- SOCIOL 3U03 - Sociology of Sexualities
- SOCIOL 3X03 - Sociology of Aging
- SOCIOL 3Z03 - Ethnic Relations
- SOCIOL 4A03 - Ethnic/Racial Tensions
- SOCIOL 4DD3 - Social Movements and Social Change
- SOCIOL 4LL3 - Selected Topics in the Sociology of Immigration
- SOCIOL 4QQ3 - Women, Sexuality and the Welfare State
- SOCIOL 4RR3 - Indigenous Peoples and Canada
- SOCIOL 4SR3 - Topics in the Sociology of Religion
- SOCIOL 4UU3 - Global Family and Sexual Politics
Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
All undergraduate students accepted for admission to McMaster University are automatically considered for a McMaster University entrance award. Additional entrance awards, in-course scholarships, bursaries and other forms of financial assistance is available to you at various stages of their undergraduate careers.
Each scholarship, bursary, Government Aid or Work Study Program a has its own unique application process and requirements. More information on financial aid visit the Student Financial Aid & Scholarship (SFAS) Office.
Academic Advising
The Academic Advising office is run through the Office of the Associate Dean. The primary goal of the Advising Office is to provide all Social Sciences undergraduate students with the information and guidance they need to succeed in their academic careers.
Advisors can help you make the right academic decisions by explaining policies and regulations as well as presenting different options and supports available in your studies.
An academic advisor can assist you with:
- Course requirements, dropping and adding courses
- Program selection, application and changes
- Studying abroad
- Transfer credits
- Petitions for missed term work, deferred examinations and special consideration
- Appeals procedures
- Referral to other campus services
Learn more about Academic Advising in the Social Sciences.
- For more information:
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General Sociology Inquiries
Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH), Room 627
905-525-9140 ext. 24481
sociology@mcmaster.ca
- Length:
- N/A
- Required Credential:
- Enrolment in an Honours program in another discipline.
- Program Type:
- Course Based
- Program Options:
- Full-time, Part-time
- Typical Entry:
- N/A