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. Sociological perspectives and methods are now an essential feature of modern culture, public debate and policy
in governmental, commercial, and non-profit organizations. The basic sociological hypothesis that "the social matters" is a
guiding source of new intellectual and research agendas in disciplines and professional schools throughout the university.
Sociological perspectives and research skills can also provide helpful preparation for many careers, including: government,
politics, industry, education and journalism. Medical, legal, and environment fields report an increasing need for sociologists.
Municipal governments hire specialists in urban sociology, community relations, policy and planning. In private business
sociologists work in management consulting firms and public polling organizations, as well as in labour relations and human
resources. A professional career in sociology, however, requires training beyond the undergraduate level.
Much of the undergraduate and graduate teaching and research in the department reflect areas of strength that include: crime,
law and deviance, gender and family, health and mental health, law, immigration and ethnic relations, labour markets and
work, and political sociology. Additional strengths follow from developing areas in the discipline, including globalization, the life
course and aging, social policy, and the sociology of culture.
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 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 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, 334Y1, 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
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