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

Program Summary

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

selkirk.ca/programs

Sociology

selkirk.ca/program/sociology

LENGTH OF STUDY:
Two years

ACCREDITATION:
Associate of Arts Degree and Transfer to BA

CAMPUS:
Credit Castlegar Campus
On Campus
On Campus
Online
Online

On Campus

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Admission Requirements

Admission to the program requires the completion

of English 12 with a grade of “C” or better or written
permission of the instructor and School Chair. Other
prerequisites depend on the electives chosen to
complete the program and should be determined with
the advice of a Selkirk College counsellor.

If you are a student who lacks the admission
requirements, you may still gain entry to the program
by taking a combination of upgrading and university
courses in your first year. This may extend the length
of your program.

Contacts

UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES ADMISSIONS
Admissions Officer (Castlegar)

Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21233

Direct: 250.365.1233

Email: admissions@selkirk.ca

UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES
Program Contact

Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21205
Direct: 250.365.1205

Email: UAS@selkirk.ca

DAVID FELDMAN

School Chair of University Arts and Sciences;
Instructor, Mathematics

Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21331

Direct: 250.365.1331

Email: dfeldman@selkirk.ca

For University Arts & Sciences course
descriptions:

see page 260

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