Social Sciences
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The Social Sciences program at University College of the North offers students a broad and engaging exploration of human societies, social relations, and the forces that shape social life. It draws on disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, and geography, as well as interdisciplinary fields like global studies and post-colonial thought. Students develop critical thinking and research skills while examining social phenomena from multiple perspectives, including Indigenous ways of knowing. The program encourages understanding of social issues locally in northern Manitoba, across Canada, and globally. Graduates are well-prepared for careers or further education that require insight into social structures and human behaviour.
Program Overview
The Social Sciences study human societies, the environments we live in, and the myriad ways humans interact with and impact other species. This field examines social relations, social organization, and social change. To grasp its breadth, one must consider everything structured by humans that, in turn, affects human life.
This program introduces students to social inquiry and the sociological imagination (a concept coined by C. Wright Mills), exploring key thinkers and schools of thought. Students also have the opportunity to study social issues in northern Manitoba, across Canada, and around the world.
Certification Options
Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in Social Sciences for a Social Science major in the three-year BA degree.
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At least 12 credit hours must be at the 2000 level or higher.
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A further 12 credit hours must be at the 3000 level or higher.
Required Courses
The following courses account for 18 credit hours of the minimum 30 credit hours in Social Science:
ANS.2100 Research Methods in Aboriginal and Northern Studies 1
SOC.1005 Introduction to Sociology 1
SOC.1006 Introduction to Sociology 2
SOC.2000 Classical Social Theory
SOC.2001 Contemporary Social Theory
SSC.2000 Introduction to Research Methods
Additional Credit Requirements
Of the remaining minimum 12 credit hours, at least 6 credit hours must be taken from courses with a SOC or SSC designation.
Up to 6 credit hours may be credited from courses in other subjects listed under Social Science: Courses from other subjects which can be credited to a Social Science Major or Minor. These may also be applied toward the three-year BA Social Science major.
Why Study Social Sciences at UCN?
- Become familiar with key concepts and key questions in the study of society and comparative societies through a variety of perspectives and ways of knowing, including Indigenous knowledge.
- Apply critical social inquiry to their understandings of contemporary society and social problem.
- Gain assistance in your journey to become responsible, knowledgeable and contributing members of global, Canadian, Manitoban, Northern and Aboriginal societies, cultures, and economies.
Career Outcomes and Community
Career Pathways
Social Science graduates can pursue advanced studies and work in a wide range of fields, including:
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Teaching
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Research
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Social services and social work
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Community and international development
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Marketing
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Government
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Law
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Human resources
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International affairs
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Journalism
Alumni & Student Spotlights
Program Schedule
SOC.1005 Introduction to Sociology
SOC.1006 Introduction to Sociology 2
SOC.2000 Classical Social Theory
SOC.2001 Contemporary Social Theory
SOC.2100 Social Problems
SOC.2140 Social Psychology
SOC.2200 Sociology of Education
SOC.2300 Sociology Disability
SOC.2600 Crime and Society
SOC.3010 Special Topics in Social Inquiry
SOC.3020 Science, Technology, and Society
SOC.3250 Special Topics in Sociology of Education
SOC.3400 Community Development: Local and Global Perspectives
SOC.3460 Special Topics in Societies and Cultures
SOC.3510 Society, Knowledge, and the Environment
SOC.3700 Social Movements
SOC.3750 Special Topics in Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality
SOC.3801 Special Topics in Sociology
SOC.3850 Sociology of Health and Illness
SOC.4260 Gender and Colonialism
SSC.2000 Introduction to Research Methods
SSC.3030 The Reformation
SSC.3050 The Enlightenment
SSC.3150 Special Topics in Research Methods in the Social Sciences
SSC.3450 Globalization, Modernity and Change
SSC.3810 Sociology of Aging
SSC.4001 Advanced Topics in Social and Political Thought
SSC.4450 Advanced Topics in Post-Colonial Studies
SSC.4500 Advanced Topics in Science, Technology and Society
SSC.4801 Advanced Topics in the Social Sciences
SSC.4900 Directed Readings in the Social Sciences 2
SSC.4901 Directed Readings in the Social Sciences 1
Admissions
Requirements
Regular Student
a) Grade 12 graduate with a regular or mature high school diploma, with
b) Language Arts (English) 40S, one credit, and
c) Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S, Applied Mathematics 40S or Essential Mathematics 40S,
d) Or equivalencies of above.
Mature Student
a) Mature student is or will be 19 during the first year of
registration,
b) And is a high school graduate without the requirements for
regular status,
c) Or has completed at least three 40S courses,
d) Or has GED standing,
e) Or has attended another university under mature status and achieved a minimum C standing,
f) Or completed a full semester with a minimum C standing from an accredited post-secondary institution,
g) Or has demonstrated readiness to succeed at the university entry level
Estimated Cost
Important Dates and Deadlines
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