2001-2002 Calendar: Sociology

SOC Sociology

Introduction

Sociological investigation ranges from the analysis of small groups to large social systems. Using a variety of methods and skills, Sociology explores how our individual and collective ways of thinking, feeling and acting are shaped by our social experience. Sociology's tools and subject matter are helpful in many careers: government, politics, industry, education, journalism, etc. A professional career in Sociology, however, requires training beyond the undergraduate level.

The medical, legal and environmental fields are finding an increasing need for sociologists. Municipal governments hire specialists in urban sociology, social work, community relations and regional planning. In private business, sociologists work in management consulting firms and public opinion polling organizations, as well as in labour relations and human resources. Positions as faculty members at post-secondary institutions require a Doctoral degree (Ph D) with evidence of first class scholarly research and excellent communication skills.

Undergraduate and graduate teaching and research in the Department falls into four categories of academic strength: Foundations (sociological theory; methods of research), Social Organization (urban communities; networks; ethnicity; religion; gender; family and interpersonal relations; populations; culture; ideology; politics), Social Inequality (class, professions; work and industry; race relations; immigration and settlement), and Applications (including subfields of health and healthcare institutions; crime; deviance and socio-legal institutions; social policy analysis).

Some SOC courses are restricted (see Note 1 below). Other SOC courses are not restricted but preference is given to students in Sociology programs. Almost all 200-, 300-, and 400-level courses have prerequisites.

Undergraduate Director:

Professor N. Howell, Room 246, 725 Spadina Ave.

Student Counsellor:

Mr. S. Fong, Room 284, 725 Spadina Ave.

All Enquiries:

416-978-3412

Undergraduate Program Information and Course Descriptions: available in Spring 2000 at: http://www.utoronto.ca/undergraduate/index.html

SOCIOLOGY PROGRAMS

Enrolment in Sociology Programs is limited. Consult the March Timetable for enrolment details.

SOCIOLOGY (B.A.)

Specialist program (Hon.B.A.):
(10 full courses or their equivalent, including at least two 400-series courses)
Entry Requirements: 1) a minimum grade of 65% in SOC 101Y; 2) a minimum grade of 70% in each of SOC 200Y and 203Y; and 3) all students must have completed 8 full courses and be enroled in the sociology major program.

1. SOC 101Y
2. SOC 200Y, SOC 203Y. In order to complete the Specialist program in the usual four year period, these courses must be taken immediately following SOC 101Y.
3. SOC 300Y, 387Y, 389Y
4. SOC 401Y
5. Three additional 200+ level SOC courses
NOTE: The Department recommends that the Major Program requirements be complete at the end of the 15th full course (normally the end of third year)

Major program (B.A.):
(6 full courses or their equivalent)
Entry Requirements: 1) a minimum grade of 65% in SOC 101Y; and 2) all students need to have completed 4 full courses towards a degree.

1. SOC 101Y
2. SOC 200Y, SOC 203Y. In order to complete the Major program in the usual three year period, these courses must be taken immediately following SOC 101Y.
3. Three additional 200+ level SOC courses, including at least two 300+ level courses

Minor program (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
Entry Requirements: 1) a minimum grade of 65% in SOC 101Y; and 2) all students need to have completed 4 full courses towards a degree.

1. SOC 101Y
2. Three additional 200+ level SOC courses, including at least one 300+ level course

SOCIOLOGY AND ECONOMICS - See ECONOMICS

SOCIOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY - See PHILOSOPHY

SOCIOLOGY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE - See POLITICAL SCIENCE

SOCIOLOGY AND URBAN STUDIES (Hon.B.A.) Consult Department of Sociology and Dr. P. Petersen, Innis College.

Specialist program:
(15 full courses or their equivalent, including at least two 400-series courses)
Entry Requirements: 1) a minimum grade of 65% in SOC 101Y; 2) a minimum grade of 70% in each of SOC 200Y and 203Y; and 3) all students must have completed 8 full courses and be enroled in the sociology major program.

First Year:

1. SOC 101Y
2. Two of ECO 100Y/105Y, GGR 124Y, a POL 100-level course/POL 214Y

Higher Years:

1. INI 235Y, 306Y, 430Y
2. SOC 200Y, 203Y, 300Y, 387Y, 389Y, 401Y
3. One of SOC 205Y/385Y
4. An additional 2.0 courses selected from Groups A/B/C/D/F (not Group E: Sociology) with no more than 1.0 from any group:

Group A:
Economics:
ECO 200Y, 236H, 316Y, 319H, 333Y, 334Y, 410H; GGR 220Y, 324H, 326H, 357H

Group B:
Geography:
JGI 346H, 360H; GGR 252H, 323H, 324H, 339H, 357H, 364H, 459H

Group C:
History and Architecture:
ARC 283H, FAH 208H, 209H, 212H, 213H, 214H, 375H, 376H, 377H, 405H; GGR 336H, 366H;

Group D:
Politics:
POL 209Y, 221H, 317Y, 321Y, 333Y, 336H, 418Y, 436Y, 472H, 473H, 474H, 475H

Group F:
Environment:
GGR 314H, 332H, 435H