Undergraduate Programs
Pursue undergraduate studies in Sociology with a three or four-year Bachelor’s degree, or give yourself an edge in the marketplace by adding a Sociology minor to your studies.
We offer a wide variety of courses in areas such as culture, deviance, education, family, gender, ethnic and race relations, health and health care, media, methods, occupations, organizations, theory, sexualities, social inequality, technologies, and work.
A sociology degree equips students with the skills for various job opportunities and careers, as well as advanced studies in specialized fields. Our courses emphasize experiential learning, inquiry-based learning, and problem-based learning methodologies.
Curious about which Sociology Honours Program suits you best? Explore our Honours Sociology Comparison Chart to find the perfect fit!
Undergraduate Programs in Sociology
Highlighted Undergraduate Courses
This course overviews contemporary international migration and immigrant integration with emphasis on Canada. Topics include migration theories, immigration policies, socioeconomic integration, and the second generation.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s): One of SOCIOL 1C03 or 1Z03 and enrollment in Level II or above
This course counts towards minors in
- Diversity and Equity
- Immigration, Race Relations and Indigenous-Settler Relations
- Social Problems, Social Policy and the Law
- Sociology
This course examines how the production and content of various media are linked to powerful organizations and challenged by subordinated groups through struggles over media policy or resistance through alternative media.
Prerequisite(s): One of SOCIOL 1C03 or 1Z03 and enrollment in Level II or above
Antirequisite(s): SOCIOL 2L03
This course counts towards minors in
- Social Problems, Social Policy and the Law
- Sociology
An analysis of diversity in intimate relationships and families, including relationship formation and dissolution, caregiving, paid and unpaid labour, and social policy.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s): One of SOCIOL 1C03 or 1Z03 and enrollment in Level II or above
This course counts towards minors in:
- Diversity and Equity
- Gender, Sexualities, and Families
- Social Problems, Social Policy and the Law
- Sociology
This course introduces students to conceptual and empirical perspectives on racism and racial inequality and draws from Canadian and international experiences.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s): One of SOCIOL 1C03 or 1Z03 and enrollment in Level II or above
Antirequisite(s): SOCIOL 3Z03
This course counts towards minors in
- Diversity and Equity
- Immigration, Race Relations and Indigenous-Settler Relations
- Social Problems, Social Policy and the Law
- Sociology
This course focuses on sociological analysis emphasizing how the legal system reflects the interests of powerful classes or groups and is the basis for social conflict.
Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term
Prerequisite(s): One of SOCIOL 1C03 or 1Z03 and enrollment in Level II or above
This course counts towards minors in
- Social Problems, Social Policy and the Law
- Sociology
