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 A. Sorenson, Room 246, 725 Spadina Ave.
Undergraduate Advisor: Ms. A. Mitchell, Room 284, 725 Spadina Ave.

All Enquiries: 416-978-3412

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

Sociology Programs

Enrolment in Sociology Programs is limited. Consult the Registration Handbook and Timetable for enrolment details.

Sociology (Arts program)

Specialist program:
(10 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

Entry Requirements: 1) a minimum grade of 65% in SOC101Y1; 2) a minimum grade of 70% in each of SOC200Y1 and SOC203Y1; and 3) all students must have completed 8 full courses and be enrolled in the sociology major program.

1. SOC101Y1
2. SOC200Y1, SOC203Y1. In order to complete the Specialist program in the usual four-year period, these courses must be taken immediately following SOC101Y1.
3. SOC300Y1, SOC387Y1, SOC389Y1
4. SOC401Y1
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:
(6 full courses or their equivalent)

Entry Requirements:
Option 1) a minimum grade of 65% in SOC101Y1; and all students need to have completed 4 full courses towards a degree;
or
Option 2) a mark of 72% in each of two advanced sociology courses and a CGPA of 3.0 (73%-76%).

1. SOC101Y1
2. SOC200Y1, SOC203Y1. In order to complete the Major program in the usual three year period, these courses must be taken immediately following SOC101Y1.
3. Three additional 200+ level SOC courses, including at least two 300+ level courses

Minor program:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)

Entry Requirements: a minimum grade of 65% in SOC101Y1; and all students need to have completed 4 full courses towards a degree

1. SOC101Y1
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 (Arts program)

Consult Department of Sociologyand 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 SOC101Y1;
2) a minimum grade of 70% in each of SOC200Y1 and SOC203Y1; and
3) all students must have completed 8 full courses and be enroled in the sociology major program.

First Year:
1. SOC101Y1
2.Two of ECO100Y1/ECO105Y1, GGR124Y1, a POL 100-level course/POL214Y1

Higher Years:
1. INI235Y1, INI306Y1, INI430Y1
2. SOC200Y1, SOC203Y1, SOC300Y1, SOC387Y1, SOC389Y1, SOC401Y1
3. One of SOC205Y1/385Y1
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
ECO200Y1, 236H1, 316Y1, 319H1, ECO333Y1, ECO334Y1, 410H1; GGR220Y1, GGR324H1, GGR326H1, GGR357H1

Group B: Geography
JGI346H1, 360H1; GGR252H1, GGR323H1, GGR324H1, GGR339H1, GGR357H1, GGR364H1, GGR459H1

Group C: History and Architecture
ARC 283H1, FAH 208H1, 209H1, 212H1, 213H1, 214H1, FAH375H1, FAH376H1, FAH377H1, FAH405H1; GGR336H1, GGR366H1;

Group D: Politics
POL 209Y1, 221H1, POL317Y1, POL321Y1, 333Y1, POL336H1, POL418Y1, POL436Y1, 472H1, POL473H1, POL474H1, POL475H1

Group F: Environment
GGR314H1, GGR332H1, GGR435H1