RETURN
TO PROGRAMS
A-Z hy

ia

LENGTH OF STUDY
Up to 2 Years

ACCREDITATION:
Associate of Arts degree

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

A broad discipline that expands your awareness

of the world. Sociology is the analysis of human
social relationships, cultures and institutions that
profoundly shape both our lives and human history.

For students interested in earning a bachelor of
arts degree in sociology, Selkirk College offers the
provincially accredited flexible pre-major.

CAREER POTENTIAL

Because of sociology’s broad areas of interest, a
degree in sociology is an excellent preparation for

a variety of careers, including further postgraduate
studies in the social sciences (sociology, social work,
education, law, criminology and law enforcement
and international development. Examples of a few
careers within sociology include:

— Urban/regional planner

— Human rights officer

— Social research specialist
— Demographer

— Career counsellor

— Public health administrator
— Correction officer

— Market analyst

— Journalist

— Sociology educator

Courses

SOC 120 - INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY |

This course is an introduction to the discipline. The
sociological perspective is examined, along with

the associated concepts and methods. Attention is
directed to major areas such as culture, socialization,
stratification and deviance. Students have an
opportunity to research topics of interest.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent with a
grade of “C” or higher.

SOC 121 - INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY II

This course examines the social life as it occurs
in families, formal organizations, religion, political
movements and other social systems. Student
research projects are part of the course.

Prerequisites: SOC 120.

selkirk.ca/programs

Sociology

selkirk.ca/sociology

Flexible Pre-Major in Sociology

Complete the following core sociology courses for 18 credits and combine them with first- and second-
year university courses for a total of 60 credits and you will be considered for admission as a sociology

major starting at the third-year level.

Courses should be determined with the advice of a Selkirk College counsellor.

Course Name

SOC 120 Introductory Sociology I

SOC 121 Introductory Sociology IL

SOC 205 Introduction to Social Research
SOC 225 Introduction to Sociological Theory
SOC 200 Deviance and Social Control

SOC 215 Canadian Social Structure

SOC 205 - INTRODUCTION
TO SOCIAL RESEARCH

Introduces students to research methods in the
social sciences. Students will be introduced to

the major procedures for carrying out systematic
investigation of the social world. The course will
encourage students to critically evalute the methods,
strategies and data that are used by social scientists
and provide training in analysis of a range of
qualitative and quantitative data.

Prerequisites: Second year standing
(minimum 30 competed credits.).

SOC 225 - INTRODUCTION TO
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

Designed to introduce students to the major
nineteenth and twentieth century thinkers who
shaped the development of sociological theory. In
exploring sociology’s theoretical heritage, the course
seeks also to foster an appreciation of what theory is
and how necessary and useful it is for studying and
understanding the social world.

Prerequisites: Sociology 120 and Sociology 121 (Selkirk
College) or the equivalent six units of introductory
Sociology from other institutions.

SOC 200 - DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL

The processes by which some behaviour comes to be
identified as deviant and the social means of control
of such behaviour through the criminal justice system
are examined analytically. This course transfers as a
first year criminology course to institutions offering
criminology degrees.

Prerequisites: Engish Studies 12 or equivalent with a
grade of “C” or higher.

Credit

On Campus
On Campus
Online
Online

On Campus

WWW WwW WwW WwW

On Campus

Total 18

SOC 215 - CANADIAN SOCIAL STRUCTURE
A macro level analysis of factors such as (but not
limited to) ethnicity, region, gender and class as a
basis for understanding contemporary Canadian
society.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent with a
grade of “C” or higher.

Contacts

UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES ADMISSIONS
Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21233

Direct: 250.365.1233

Email: admissions@selkirk.ca

Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2019-20

221