Honours BA in Sociology (Specialist) - Scarborough in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto

The department provides a challenging liberal arts education focused on developing writing proficiency and quantitative abilities, offering direct research experience alongside experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom. The program equips students to critically examine social problems using sociological perspectives while developing creative solutions and analyses for intricate societal challenges. Coursework is structured around five specialization areas: Culture and Urban Studies, Crime and Legal Systems, Gender and Family Dynamics, Migration and Ethnic Relations, and Economic, Political, and Social Systems.
A key objective of the curriculum is to develop versatile competencies including effective communication abilities, critical analysis of arguments and data, research design proficiency, and application of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. These transferable skills are cultivated through structured coursework. The department provides numerous writing-intensive courses at the advanced level, along with two research practicums (SOCC23, SOCC31) and a culminating capstone course (SOCD50), all offering hands-on research training and original project development.
The Sociology Specialist Program prepares career-focused students with comprehensive foundational knowledge for graduate studies while also serving as preparation for diverse professional paths. Specialist candidates gain multiple opportunities to develop and execute independent research projects. During their third year, specialists select either a quantitative or qualitative research practicum (SOCC23 & SOCC31), with the option to complete both. Fourth-year specialists undertake a capstone seminar (SOCD50) that provides additional practical training in sociological research methods. Students are advised to meet with the Study Supervisor to tailor their course selection according to their academic goals and career aspirations.