UofC

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology

BA in Sociology with Co-operative Education

BA Honours in Sociology

BA Honours in Sociology with Co-operative Education

Concurrent BA in Sociology and Bachelor of Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Law and Society

BA in Law and Society with Co-operative Education

BA Honours in Law and Society

BA Honours in Law and Society with Co-operative Education

Note: A Minor is offered in Sociology and in Law and Society.

Sociology contributes to understanding our social world by studying how groups, organizations, societies, and their cultural products are produced, reproduced and transformed by the actions and interactions of people in social contexts. The Sociology program cultivates students' sociological imaginations by offering a wide range of opportunities to think sociologically and to use different theoretical approaches, research methods and data-analysis techniques so students gain experience thinking with and using a sociological perspective.

The program in Law and Society is designed to provide a broad exposure to the nature of law and its role in society. The overall aim of the program is not only to provide students with a deep understanding of the law but also to demonstrate that the law is not an isolated discipline but is a part of an integrated culture of which we all partake. The program is not specifically a "pre-law" program. Nevertheless, the perspectives that it offers are likely to be of great benefit to those who hope to be lawyers, as well as to those considering a career in politics, the civil service, law enforcement, the social sciences, business and industry, or public-interest advocacy.

Website: arts.ucalgary.ca/sociology.

Students should consult an undergraduate program advisor in the Arts Students' Centre for information and advice on their overall program requirements. Advising contact information can be found online: arts.ucalgary.ca/advising.

The Sociology and Law and Society Students Association (SLSA) is actively engaged in promoting the academic and social interests of students who Major or Minor in Sociology or Law and Society. The SLSA fosters a sense of community within the Department and represents the interests of undergraduate Sociology and Law and Society students at appropriate councils and committees. All Sociology and Law and Society students are encouraged to become members.

Prospective students wishing to enter the BA (Sociology) Program or the BA (Law and Society) Program must meet the criteria listed in section A.5 Undergraduate Admission Requirements of this Calendar. Annual application deadlines are found in A.3 Deadline Dates for Undergraduate Applications for Admission and Transcripts.

The Faculty of Arts procedures for Admission to Honours established in section 3.3.2 Honours Degrees are applicable and provide the overall framework. Students wishing to apply to an Honours program must submit a change of program request through their Student Centre by February 1.

In addition, for admission to the Honours program in Law and Society, the following is also required:

1. Completion of at least 72 units at the time of application.
2. Completion of 3 units from Communication Studies 313, Geography 483, History 300, Law and Society 313, Psychology 300, Psychology 301, or Sociology 313.
3. Consultation with three potential supervisors and submission of the Statement of Intent by January 15. Please see the website for additional details.

In addition, for admission to the Honours program in Sociology, the following is also required:

1. Completion of at least 72 units at the time of application.
2. Completion of Sociology 311, 313, 315, 331 and 333.
3. Consultation with three potential supervisors and submission of the Statement of Intent by January 15. Please see the website for additional details.

• All courses labelled Sociology (SOCI).

Courses with a Focus on Law and Society

• All courses labelled Law and Society (LWSO)
• Anthropology 346
• Canadian Studies 333, 361
• Economics 345, 349, 355, 373, 377, 379
• Gender and Sexuality Studies 311
• History 337, 345, 351, 438, 443, 450, 462, 473
• Indigenous Studies 201, 343
• Philosophy 313, 325, 329, 337, 345, 347, 361, 425, 451, 453, 525
• Political Science 283, 321, 342, 420, 425, 426, 444, 470 483, 581, 592
• Sociology 307, 325, 327, 329, 375, 421, 423, 425, 427
• Strategy and Global Management 395

Context Courses

• Canadian Studies 201, 355, 439
• Communication and Culture 201, 203, 305, 307
• Communication and Media Studies 369
• Global Development Studies 375
• Indigenous Studies 415
• Museum and Heritage Studies 331
• Religious Studies 343, 349
• South Asian Studies 203
• Statistics 205

Research Methods Courses

• Communication and Media Studies 313
• Geography 483
• History 300
• Law and Society 313
• Political Science 399
• Psychology 300, 301
• Sociology 313