In general, questions about overall programs should be addressed to the Student Success Centre(http://www.ucalgary.ca/ssc/), while questions about program details should be addressed to the Subject Advisor in the Department Office.
Sociology Students Association
The Sociology Students Association (SSA) is actively engaged in promoting the academic, social and political interests of students who Major or Minor in Sociology. The SSA fosters a sense of community within the Department and represents the interests of undergraduate Sociology students at appropriate councils and committees. All Sociology students are encouraged to become members.
Admission to the Major
Prospective students wishing to enter the BA (Sociology) Program must meet the criteria in the section of this Calendar on A.2 “Admission Requirements” at the University of Calgary. Annual application deadlines are found in A.3 Deadline Dates for Undergraduate Applications for Admission and Transcripts.
Admission to Honours
The Faculty of Arts procedures for Admission to Honours established in section 3.4.3 Honours Degrees with a Major Field are applicable and provide the overall framework. Students wishing to be considered for admission into Honours program must have successfully completed Sociology 313 and at least five full-course equivalents of course work.
All beginning students who contemplate working towards an Honours degree should consult with the Department as soon as possible. This does not involve the student or the Department in any firm commitment until official admission to an Honours program is completed. The application deadline is May 1.
University of Calgary BA in Sociology at Red Deer College
This program allows students to transfer up to two years of College work and to qualify for the BA in Sociology by completing the required University of Calgary courses at Red Deer College. For further information, please contact the Department of Sociology.
Field of Sociology
The Field of Sociology consists of all courses labelled Sociology (SOCI).