Undergraduate Programme -

Degree Programmes

Undergraduate

• Degree Requirements
• Honours BA Programme
• Departmental Requirements
  • Classes Required in Concentrated Honours in Social Anthropology
  • Classes Required in Concentrated Honours in Sociology
  • Honours Certificate in Sociology or Social Anthropology
•  20 credit Major in Sociology and Social Anthropology
  • Classes Required in Advanced Major
  • Advanced Double Major Degree
  • Advanced Major Certificate
• 15 credit Concentration in Sociology and Social Anthropology Departmental Requirements
  • Classes Required in Major
• Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Programmes

      DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The department's B.A. degree programme is offered as a 15 credit concentration or a 20 credit major in Sociology and Social Anthropology. The B.A. honours degree is offered through more specialized programmes of study in Sociology or in Social Anthropology.

Dalhousie graduates wishing to upgrade from a 15 credit concentration may complete an additional five credits to be awarded the 20 credit Major Conversion or the Honours Conversion. An Honours degree is normally the required preparation for graduate study.

All Bachelor's degree programmes are governed by the general Requirements for Degrees set out in the University Calendar, in addition to the departmental requirements stated below.

See "Degree Requirements" section of the academic calendar for complete details.

Note:

• Revisions to the requirements for all degree programmes were made in 1994. Students who registered in the Honours programme before 1994 should consult an Undergraduate Advisor about changes to their programme to meet new requirements. Majors and Honours students who have already taken any one of the previously required classes SOSA 2010.03A or B, SOSA 2240F.03 or W, SOSA 2250F.03 or W, SOSA 2011F.03 or W, are exempted from the 2000 level requirements stated below.

1. No more than one credit may be obtained for introductory classes from SOSA 1000X/Y.06, 1050X/Y.06, 1100X/Y.06, 1200X/Y.06.

2. For purposes of gaining entry to 2000 and 3000 level SOSA classes, King's Foundation Year satisfies the introductory class prerequisite.

3. If they so elect, King's Foundation Year students may also obtain credit for one introductory class from SOSA 1000.06, 1050.06, 1100.06, or 1200.06.

4. Students may obtain credit for both SOSA 2001.06 and 2002.06, and those proposing to apply to the honours programme are particularly encouraged to acquire a foundation in both disciplines.

   Concentrated Honours B.A. Programme

The Department's honours programmes are designed for students with an interest in, and demonstrated aptitude for, advanced study in either Sociology or Social Anthropology. Admission to these programmes is based solely on academic performance. More specifically, the Department requires a grade average of B+ (3.30) or higher on classes above 1000 in SOSA and the minor (or second major) subject. In addition, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70 is required. Potential applicants should consult with the Department's Undergraduate Advisor, preferably during their second year of study, and should plan to take the 3000 level classes required for honours during their third year. The Advisor will assist the student to design a programme of study with a concentration in Social Anthropology or Sociology meeting the general Faculty requirements and the specific requirements for each programme as set out below. It is important that students have a strong foundation before undertaking the honours thesis therefore SOSA 2001 or SOSA 2002, and two of the required 3000 level courses are pre-requisites to the departmental Honours Seminars (SOSA 4000 X/Y or SOSA 4500 X/Y). Students who, after their third year, have not taken the pre-requisite classes may still do honours, but should plan to do so part-time over two years. The honours thesis paper is produced for the class SOSA 4500X/Y.06 (Sociology) or SOSA 4000.06 (Social Anthropology). This fulfills the College of Arts and Science Honours Qualifying Examination requirement. Students with the honours concentration in Sociology may not declare Social Anthropology as their secondary subject; students with the honours concentration Social Anthropology may not declare Sociology as their secondary subject.

NOTE: Students considering graduate work in Sociology are strongly advised to take either STAT 1060.03 or SOSA 4002.03: Social Statistics, since statistical competence is often required as a component of graduate social science programmes.

   Honours Conversion in Sociology or Social Anthropology