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BC,
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Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Associate of Arts in Sociology in New Westminster Canada | Douglas College
Douglas College
|
New Westminster Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,103
(c. USD13,736.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Associate of Arts Degree in Sociology provides insights into social complexities by examining human relationships, group behaviors, and organizational structures. You'll study cultural diversity, societal inequalities, and transformative changes while honing critical analysis, research methodology, and data interpretation skills - valuable assets for careers across public and private industries. Enhance your professional development through the optional Co-operative Education Program, where academic terms alternate with paid, full-time positions in your field. This opportunity lets you earn income, gain practical experience, strengthen your resume, and secure professional references before graduation. For Co-op participation, early planning is crucial; we advise connecting with the Co-op Office when starting your program.
This foundational credential can lead to various career paths with additional education, including:
Reference and Index Specialist
Legislative Support Professional
Community Outreach Specialist
Correctional/Probation Officer
Recreation Program Facilitator
Research Support Analyst
Youth Outreach Specialist
Volunteer Management Coordinator
Youth Services Counselor
Immigrant Youth Support Worker
Crisis Support Specialist
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
British Columbia secondary school graduation or equivalent; One course short of British Columbia secondary school graduation, or equivalent; Nineteen (19) years of age or older on the first day of the first semester of attendance; Seventeen (17) years of age on the first day of the first semester of attendance, and has not been enrolled at a school for a minimum of one year; Completion of a certificate or equivalent from a special needs program and has been in school for 12 years, or has received an Evergreen or Leaving School Certificate
Douglas College English Assessment
TOEFL iBT (in-person or online) - minimum score 83
TOEFL Essentials - minimum score of 9 (no score below 8 on any individual section)
IELTS - minimum overall band test score 6.5 (academic module only)
EIKEN Practical English - minimum placement of Grade 1
CAEL - minimum overall and essay score of 60 (computer or paper based)
Cambridge English CAE - minimum score 75 or "B
Cambridge English CPE - minimum score 60 or "C
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 8 in each of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
Duolingo English Test Minimum overall score of 110. Official test scores must be sent directly to Douglas College.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - minimum score of 56
Tuition
CAD
19,103