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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. 416- 978-4266 Undergraduate Advisor: Ms. A. Mitchell, Room 284, 725 Spadina Ave. All Enquiries: 416-978-3412 (choose option 2) Undergraduate Program Information and Course Descriptions: available
at http://www.utoronto.ca/sociology Sociology ProgramsEnrolment 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 SOC200H1, SOC202H1, SOC203Y1, and SOC204H1; and 3) all students must have completed 8 full courses and be enrolled in the sociology major program. 1. SOC101Y1 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: (6.5 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;orOption
2) a mark of 72% in each of two advanced sociology courses and a CGPA of
3.0 (73%-76%). 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 Sociology and Economics - See EconomicsSociology and Philosophy: see PhilosophySociology and Political Science: see Political ScienceSociology and Urban Studies (Arts program)Consult Department of Sociology and Dr. R. DiFrancesco, Innis College. Specialist program: (14.5 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 SOC200H1, SOC202H1, SOC203Y1, and SOC204H1; and 3) all students must have completed 8 full courses and be enrolled in the sociology major program. First Year: Higher Years: Group B: Geography Group C: History and Architecture Group D: Politics |