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The Department of Sociology focuses on addressing contemporary social challenges.
Through sociology, students learn to link personal experiences with wider societal frameworks and dynamics.
As a branch of sociology, criminology examines both legal and non-legal penalties, analyzing their impact on individuals, law enforcement, judicial systems, and societal responses.
Students can pursue undergraduate degrees in either Sociology or Criminology, beginning with foundational courses like Sociology 1020, 1020WX, or 1021E before specializing in their second year.
Graduates in these fields gain access to diverse career opportunities in sectors such as legal services, media, social services, education, public policy, law enforcement, and government.
The department provides three- and four-year Major programs in both disciplines, along with four-year Honours Specializations. Students may also choose Minor concentrations or combine their sociology/criminology studies with complementary fields like Psychology, Political Science, Social Work, or History.