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Sociology—the examination of human societies—introduces you to an incredibly diverse field. You'll investigate how sociology impacts various subjects including family dynamics, work environments, schooling, healthcare, population studies, and legal systems. To illustrate this variety, consider that our faculty research topics spanning from psychological challenges among elderly inmates to birth control practices in Iran, to end-of-life care.
Earning a Sociology degree equips you with versatile skills applicable to numerous professions. Potential career paths include social work, prison systems, population analysis, or behavioral science, among others.
You could also pursue advanced studies through a Master's or PhD program, or enter professional training for education or legal careers. Notably, one of our alumni currently serves as a Supreme Court Justice.
The following qualifications are the minimum required for admission consideration to Nipissing University. Applicants are required to achieve a high overall standing in their studies and must include the appropriate program specific prerequisites depending on the degree program to which they have applied. Please note that possession of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to an applicant's program of interest and/or Nipissing University.
International applicants are not eligible for consideration under Nipissing University’s Mature Student Admission Policy.
Common Credentials: British Patterned Education; CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations); French Patterned Education; International Baccalaureate (IB).
Achieve the required proficiency level on one of the following tests of English language proficiency:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 83 (iBT) with a minimum score of 20 in reading, listening and writing, and a minimum score of 22 in speaking.
International English Language Test Service (IELTS): minimum overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum 6.5 in reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: minimum overall score of 58 with a minimum score of 56 in speaking, writing, reading and listening.