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The Department of Sociology provides undergraduate and graduate programs, including Bachelor's, Honours Bachelor's, and Master of Arts degrees. Students can pursue Sociology honours degrees through double majors with Women's Studies or a specialization in Gerontology. Combined programs are available with a Bachelor of Education from the Department of Undergraduate Studies in Education. The honours bachelor's program is offered at both Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses, while the bachelor's degree is available at Thunder Bay and as a non-direct entry option in Orillia.
Sociology views all human actions as socially influenced. As a Sociology student at Lakehead University, you'll explore social dynamics, transformations, and the societal factors shaping behavior. Coursework examines diverse subjects like healthcare systems, legal frameworks, criminal behavior, cultural trends, technological impacts, educational structures, and social disparities. You'll engage with foundational sociological theories alongside modern perspectives on contemporary society. The program equips students with research methodologies, including survey design, interview techniques, and data analysis. Faculty members conduct research across multiple fields, including health studies, media analysis, gender research, aging studies, educational systems, legal institutions, and regional studies of Northwestern Ontario.