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 Kwantlen Polytechnic University  Calendar  2011-12  Faculty of Social Sciences  Sociology: Bachelor of Arts Major and Minor

Sociology: Bachelor of Arts Major and Minor

Description

The Bachelor of Arts, Major or Minor in Sociology is unique in the Lower Mainland as it emphasizes practical, applied and community based approaches to learning and makes connections between societies in local, Canadian and global contexts. The curriculum reflects the cultural diversity of our region, presenting course materials from critical and transnational perspectives, a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches, and multiple knowledge bases.

The overall goal of the B.A. in Sociology program is to increase access to high quality education that meets the needs of diverse student populations and communities in both regional and global contexts. The Bachelor of Arts, Major in Sociology program marries unique learning experiences in applied settings with academic rigor and offers a well-rounded education in various sub-fields in the discipline. Graduates from the program will have the option of entering variety of rewarding careers or pursuing graduate studies.

Career Opportunities

The curriculum design for the B.A. Major in Sociology program incorporates a number of skills that are valuable for success in a variety of different occupational fields and/or for the purpose of pursuing graduate studies. Students will develop analytical, written and oral communication and research skills, and a broad understanding of the social, cultural, economic, and political relationships between local, regional, and global communities. These are important and desired qualifications sought by prospective employers in public, private and non-profit organizations. Emphasis on principles of equity, equality, democracy, cultural diversity and active citizenship as important elements of the curricula will prepare students for living, studying, working, conducting research, and participating in a diverse society as informed citizens, and for interpersonal relationships as well as employment within a culturally, socially, economically, and politically heterogeneous and interconnected world. Today, sociologists are working in a broad range of fields including, but not limited to, government, communications, corrections/law, business, community affairs, health, teaching, research, and marketing.

Program Admission Requirements

In addition to Kwantlen’s General university admission requirements, including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:

Year One Admission:

Year Three Admission:

Qualifying Year

Students who do not qualify upon initial application to Kwantlen may be eligible for entry to the Qualifying Year. Students who possess at least a 'C' in English 12 (or equivalent) and a passing grade in Principles of Math 11 (or equivalent) or Applications of Math 12 will be able to apply for entry to the BA Qualifying Year. Students will be admitted to the BA program in the second year provided they have successfully completed appropriate qualifying courses. Other applicants who do not qualify are encouraged to consult an Educational Advisor for the appropriate qualifying courses that satisfy the application criteria.

Program Continuance Requirements

Current BA students must meet the following requirements to continue into their 3rd year of study. Registration access to third or fourth year courses is first awarded to students who have completed the following:

Content

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete all requirements in the Bachelor of Arts framework in addition to their major or minor program requirements.

Sociology Major

Students pursuing a BA Major in Sociology must complete a total of 54 credits from sociology courses, which includes 27 credits from core, required sociology courses, and an additional 27 credits from sociology course electives as follows:

1000 Level

Courses at the 1000 level provide a foundation in core concepts, theories, methodologies and sub-fields in sociology.

Students are required to complete:
  SOCI 1125 Introduction to Society: Processes and Structures 3 credits

Note: Completion of SOCI 1125 with a minimum GPA of 2.0 provides a pre-requisite for all sociology courses at the 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels.

2000 Level

Courses at the 2000 level offer more extensive study in sociological theory and research methods, as well as specialized areas in sociology.

Students will be required to complete 21 credits from 2000 level sociology courses including the following required courses:
  SOCI 2225 Canadian Society 3 credits
  SOCI 2235 The Development of Sociological Thought 3 credits
  SOCI 2260 Research Methods in Sociology 3 credits
  SOCI 2365 An Introduction to Statistics in Social Research 3 credits
Additional 2000-level Courses
  SOCI 2230 Racialization and Ethnicity in Canada 3 credits
  SOCI 2240 Women in Canada 3 credits
  SOCI 2250 Families in Canada 3 credits
  SOCI 2255 Micro-Sociology: The Dynamics and Structure of Social Interaction 3 credits
  SOCI 2270 Sociology of Education: A Critical Perspective 3 credits
  SOCI 2275 Mass Media and Society 3 credits
  SOCI 2280 Sociology of Health and Illness 3 credits
  SOCI 2285 Gods in the Global Village: A Sociological Perspective of World Religions 3 credits
  SOCI 2311 Social Justice in Local and Global Contexts 3 credits

3000 and 4000 Level

Students will be required to complete a total of 30 credits from sociology courses at the 3000 and 4000 levels which must include 12 credits of required 3000- and 4000-level courses as described below.

Courses at the 3000-level continue to provide breadth and build on course content covered the 2000-level courses on sociological theories, research methods and studies in specific focus areas of the discipline. Students must complete 6 credits from required sociology courses as follows:

All of:
  SOCI 3235 Classic Sociological Theories 3 credits
And one of:
  SOCI 3260 Qualitative Research Methods 3 credits
  SOCI 3365 Quantitative Research Methods 3 credits

At the 4000 level, students are required to complete 6 credits from courses that include a service learning, applied or experiential learning component, consolidating what they have learned at previous levels, while gaining practical experience. Courses that satisfy this requirement include:

One of:
  SOCI 4325 Sociological Aspects of Community Service 6 credits
  SOCI 4330 Global Community Services 6 credits
Or both of:
  SOCI 4225 Advanced Topics in Canadian Issues 3 credits
  SOCI 4320 Advanced Topics in Global Studies 3 credits

It is recommended that students complete at least 60 course credits in total before taking courses at the 4000-level.

Other 3000 Level Courses:
  SOCI 3210 Science, Technology and Society 3 credits
  SOCI 3230 International Migration and Ethnic Communities 3 credits
  SOCI 3240 Gender in a Global Context 3 credits
  SOCI 3270 Education, Nation Building, and Globalization 3 credits
  SOCI 3275 Sociology of Popular Culture 3 credits
  SOCI 3280 Sociological Aspects of Dying and Death 3 credits
  SOCI 3300 Sociology of Work and Occupations 3 credits
  SOCI 3310 Sociology of Conflict and Conflict Resolution 3 credits
  SOCI 3320 Sociology of Global Inequalities 3 credits
  SOCI 3345 Social Policy in Context 3 credits
  SOCI 3385 Demography 3 credits
Other 4000 Level Courses:
  SOCI 4275 Lost in Transmission: Diversity and the Media 3 credits
  SOCI 4280 Sociolegal Aspects of Assisted Death 3 credits
  SOCI 4310 Terrorism, Globalization, and Social Justice 3 credits

Sociology Minor

1000 Level

Students will be required to complete:
  SOCI 1125 Introduction to Society: Processes and Structures 3 credits

Completion of SOCI 1125 with a minimum grade of 'C' provides a pre-requisite for all sociology courses at the 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels.

2000 Level

Students will be required to complete 15 credits in SOCI courses at the 2000 level sociology courses, as follows:
  SOCI 2225 Canadian Society: Conflict and Consensus 3 credits
  SOCI 2235 The Development of Sociological Thought 3 credits
  SOCI 2260 Research Methods in Sociology 3 credits
  6 credits of additional SOCI 2000-level courses 3 credits

3000 Level

Students will be required to complete a minimum of 12 credits in SOCI courses at the 3000 level. Note that some courses at the 3000 level require specific course prerequisites in addition to SOCI 1125.

4000 Level

All BA Minor in Sociology students must complete 6 credits chosen from the following:

At least one of:
  SOCI 4325 Sociological Aspects of Community Service 6 credits
  SOCI 4330 Global Community Service 6 credits
Or both of:
  SOCI 4225 Advanced Topics in Canadian Issues 3 credits
  SOCI 4320 Advanced Topics in Global Studies 3 credits

It is recommended that students complete at least 60 course credits in total before taking these courses.

Graduation

Upon successful completion of the major program, students are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Major in Sociology.

Upon successful completion of the minor program, students are eligible to receive a Minor in Sociology as part of a Bachelor of Arts program.

Last Updated: Nov 17, 2011

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