Sociology, Bachelor of Arts

Contact Information

Contact Name:

Dr. Paritosh Ghosh

Contact Title:

Chairperson

Program Information

Contact Phone:

403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630

Contact Email:

inquire@rdc.ab.ca

Department Information

For more information about the Sociology program, visit the Sociology Department in Humanities & Social Sciences, under About RDC.

University Transfer Program

Two-Year University Transfer Program:

RDC offers the first two years of these degree programs:

Bachelor of Arts*
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Four-Year Degree Completion:

* Years three and four of a University of Calgary Bachelor of Arts degree can be completed at RDC. Majors in English, Psychology and Sociology are available (with optional Minors in English, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology). See the program website.

For the most current university program and transfer information, please see the Academic Advising homepage. Click on Academic Planning Guides.

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Graduates may also go on to professional studies (for example in fields such as law, business, education, etc.) or may continue to graduate studies (for a Master's or Doctoral program) in Sociology.

B.A. graduates generally have superior skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation and critical reasoning, leadership motivation, and interpersonal and communication skills.

The Program

For a general discussion of the B.A. program, click here.

Sociology is the study of the organization and process of human society. Courses are offered in social theory, social research methods, and areas of special interest which include the following: criminology, medical sociology, First Nations sociology, ethnic relations, social stratification, gender, family, aging, and mass media and popular culture.

Transfer Features

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for transfer features.

Requirements

Admission Requirements:

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for full admission requirements.

Program Content

University of Alberta

For the Compulsory Core Requirements that must be completed in the courses of a four-year degree, see general information for the B.A. program.

Credits below = U of A credits. RDC credits may differ from U of A credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Alberta Program Requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Pattern Year 1

ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
SOCI 260 (3 credits)
SOCI 261 (3 credits)
Basic Requirement (18 credits)

Suggested Pattern Year 2

SOCI 332 (3 credits)
SOCI 312 (3 credits)
SOCI 310 (3 credits)
Sr SOCI (3 credits)
Basic Requirement (6 credits)
Open Option (12 credits)

Note: Sociology 261 is not required as a prerequisite for senior level Sociology courses; it is strongly recommended.

Criminology Concentration

Students seeking admission to Criminology should include ENGL 219/ENGL 220, SOCI 260, PSYC 260/PSYC 261 and a Language other than English in the first year of their program.

University of Calgary

For the Compulsory Core Requirements that must be completed in the courses of a four-year degree, see general information for the B.A. program.

Credits below = U of C credits. RDC credits may differ from U of C credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Calgary Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Year 1 Pattern

ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
SOCI 260/SOCI 261 (6 credits)
Science requirement (6 credits)
Options (12 credits)

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

SOCI 332/SOCI 333 (6 credits)
SOCI 310/SOCI 312 (6 credits)
Sr SOCI Options (6 credits)
Open Option (12 credits)

University of Lethbridge

For the General Liberal Education Requirements that must be completed in the courses of a four-year degree, see general information for the B.A. program.

Credits below = U of L credits. RDC credits may differ from U of L credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Lethbridge Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Year 1 Pattern

SOCI 260/SOCI 261 (6 credits)
ENGL 219/220 (6 credits)
General Liberal Education Requirements (18 credits)

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

SOCI 310/SOCI 312 (6 credits)
SOCI 332/SOCI 333 (6 credits)
Open Options (18 credits)