Research and hands-on application is at the core of our programs. You will graduate with the necessary skills to facilitate quantitative and qualitative research and to think creatively and inquisitively in order to better understand social patterns, behaviours and issues. Our faculty is actively engaged in diverse areas of research such as Gerontology, Education, Health, Demography, Media, Work and Occupations, Social Psychology, and Northern Studies, providing you with well-rounded course options taught by some of the foremost leaders in the field. It is our goal to enhance your knowledge of the society in which you live and to increase your ability to think independently and critically. You will graduate with a strong understanding of social interaction, preparing you for success in virtually any profession. Our small department gives you access to professors and graduate students/teaching assistants as needed. We have an open-door policy and encourage you to take advantage of the intimate learning environment to increase your comprehension and foster networking opportunities. Due to Thunder Bay's large Aboriginal population and location in Northwestern Ontario, we regularly incorporate Indigenous issues into our course content, starting in first year. This equips you with the compassion and understanding to better engage with and support such populations both personally and professionally, a major advantage to numerous careers in the public and private sector. Our courses utilize group work and collaborative learning, giving you regular opportunities to develop interprofessional skills needed to succeed in a sociology-based career. This departure from strict lecture learning gives you the ability to think independently and critically about sociological theory as well as the broad range of topics you will encounter.

Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration. Refer to Admission Requirements by Country.) Program specific prerequisite courses; Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian) Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements is not a guarantee of admission.