Sociology, Technology and Innovation
Overview
Learn to think critically and analytically about human social life, looking beyond views that are often taken for granted in day-to-day interactions. Our Sociology, Technology and Innovation program provides you with the opportunity to explore a wide range of issues, such as the nature of gender identity, racism and class, conflict, shared beliefs, the social implications of the internet and technology, forms of governance and social control, and their impacts on societies and communities.
*Pending ministry approval
Admissions
Admissions
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M courses, including English (ENG4U).
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
| Last year's cut-off | - |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | Low 70s |
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our admissions website:
• Ontario secondary school applicants
• Ontario secondary school graduates
• Canadian out-of-province high school applicants
• International applicants
• Mature applicants (over 21 and never attended post-secondary)
• Transfer applicants
• General Arts and Science (GAS) applicants
• Home-schooled applicants
Career opportunities
- Community Activist
- Community organizing and outreach
- Federal and Provincial Government Administrator
- Government Researcher and Policy Analyst
- Graduate studies in social science and humanities disciplines
- Human Rights Advocate
- Social Worker
Experiential learning
A limited number of fourth-year students are granted an opportunity to participate in a learning experience with a community organization. The practicum course consists of 100 hours of fieldwork, several in-class seminars and a set of academic assignments.
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Sample courses
- SOCI 2020U - Issues in Diversity
- SOCI 2025U - Youth Cultures
- SOCI 2720U - Sports and Society
- SSCI 2900U - Research Methods
- POSC 2100U - Global Politics
- LGLS 3200U - Sociology of Law
- POSC 3800U - Capitalism and Socialism
- SSCI 4010U - Policy Development
- COMM 4420U - Political Communication, Digital Media and Democracy