This is a limited enrolment program. Note there are different options depending on whether a student has completed between 4.0 and 8.5 credits, or 9.0 or more credits. Students interested in the Sociology Specialist typically apply and enroll from the Sociology Major.
For students who have completed 9.0 or more credits:
Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:
• SOC201H1, SOC202H1, and SOC204H1
To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade average lower than 70% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining this minimum grade average does not guarantee admission to the program.
Special Requirement
• Students must be enrolled in the Sociology Major (ASMAJ1013)
For students who have completed between 4.0 and 8.5 credits:
Variable Minimum Grade Average
A minimum grade average is needed for entry, and this minimum changes each year depending on available spaces and the number of applicants. The following courses must be completed:
To ensure that students admitted to the program will be successful, applicants with a final grade average lower than 80% in these required courses will not be considered for admission. Please note that obtaining this minimum grade average does not guarantee admission to the program.
Students in this program have the option to request enrolment in the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream. Students can apply for the ASIP stream after Year 1 (Year 2 entry) or after Year 2 (Year 3 entry, starting Fall 2024). Full details about ASIP, including student eligibility, selection and enrolment, are available in the ASIP section of the Arts & Science Academic Calendar. Please note that the majority of students enter ASIP in Fall term of Year 2. Space is more limited for Year 3 entry. Students applying for Year 3 entry must have been admitted to the Sociology Specialist in the Summer after Year 2.
Note:
Students cannot combine a Sociology Specialist program with another Sociology program (Major or Minor) for their degree.
(10.0 credits in Sociology)
2. SOC201H1, SOC202H1, and SOC204H1
3. SOC251H1, SOC252H1, and SOC254H1
4. 2.0 SOC credits from 300-level "Program-Only" courses ( SOC317H1 – SOC354H1; Offerings will vary from year to year.).
5. 1.0 SOC credit at the 400-level
6. An additional 3.0 credits in Sociology at the 200 or 300-level (1.0 of which must be taken at the 300-level, i.e., 2.0 credits at the 200 or 300-level and 1.0 at the 300-level).
Students in this program have the option to complete the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) stream.
NOTES:
1. Students cannot take more than 1.0 credit at the 400-level without written permission from the Undergraduate Program Administrator.
2. Students cannot take more than 2.0 credits of the program-only courses without written permission from the Undergraduate Program Administrator.
