Sociology

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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

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

For all University Arts & Sciences course descriptions:

see page 260

236 Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2017-18

Credit On Campus On Campus Online Online

On Campus

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On Campus Total 18

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

TRACY PUNCHARD

School Chair of UAS; Instructor, English Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21318 Direct: 250.365.1318

Email: topunchard@selkirk.ca

LENGTH OF STUDY: Two years

ACCREDITATION: Associate of Arts Degree and Transfer to BA

CAMPUS: Castlegar Campus

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