Sociology (Co-op Available)
In Sociology at Trent, you will find yourself questioning and critically exploring the relationships between individuals, groups, institutions, and societies, and the organization, processes, and consequences of social life with a focus on topics such as class, gender, race, work, health, culture, and migration. Learn and work with a multidisciplinary mix of experts in the fields of aging, criminal justice, healthcare, popular culture, and sexuality in supportive research environments. By the time you graduate, you will have an excellent foundation for professional pathways into law, education, public administration, or graduate studies.
Degrees Offered:
- B.A.
- B.A. (Honours)
- B.A. Co-op (Peterborough Only)
Locations:
- Durham GTA
- Peterborough
Specializations:
Resume Boosters:
- Graduate with 12 months of paid work experience, offered through three full-time work terms, through the four-year co-op stream, working in community development, policy analysis, social services, or other industries
- Conduct original research with mentorship from one of Trent’s award-winning professors, examining 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, workplace cultures, prisoners’ rights, and other important subjects
- Meet and learn from leading thinkers in the field including our Canada Research Chair in Community-Partnered Social Justice, through guest lectures and speaker series held throughout the year, and present your own work at a symposium
- Complete a fourth-year undergraduate honours thesis and get a head start on research work or graduate studies
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Career Paths:
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Social Policy Analyst
Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, develop policy and implement or administer programs in areas such as consumer affairs, employment, home economics, immigration, law enforcement, corrections, human rights, housing, labour, family services, foreign aid and international development. They are employed by government departments and agencies, industry, hospitals, educational institutions, consulting establishments, professional associations, research institutes, non-government organizations and international organizations or they may be self-employed.
Career Opportunities
- Social and Market Research
- Community Development
- Social Policy Analysis
- Municipal, Provincial, Federal Civil Service
- NGO Administration and Service
- Occupational Therapist
- Parol/Probation Officer
- Mediator
- Labour Analyst
- Counsellor
- Social Worker
- Health Educator
- Recreation Therapist
Popular Courses:
- Critical Criminology
- Sociology of Health and Illness
- Aging and the Lifecourse
- Workplace Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Sociological Perspectives on Homelessness
- Cultures of Knowledge
- Sociology and Law
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
Program Requirements:
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Co-op Requirements:
- A minimum 80% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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