Sociology - Specialist (Arts)

Limited Enrolment - Space in the Specialist Program in Sociology is limited. To be considered for enrolment, students must meet the following minimum criteria. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

For students applying in 2022-2023 for program entry in the 2023-2024 Academic Year

  1. Registration Status: Current enrolment in the Sociology Major program.
  2. Credits: A minimum of 8.0 credits.
  3. Prerequisite Courses: SOC100H5 and SOC221H5 and SOC222H5 and SOC231H5 with a minimum average of 73% across all courses.
  4. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): The Department of Sociology determines the minimum CGPA annually in relation to the number of applicants. It is never below 2.00.

For students applying in 2023-2024 (and beyond) for program entry in the 2024-2025 Academic Year (and beyond):

  1. Registration Status: Current enrolment in the Sociology Major program.
  2. Credits: A minimum of 8.0 credits.
  3. Prerequisite Courses: SOC100H5 and SOC221H5 and SOC222H5 and SOC231H5 and ISP100H5 with a minimum average of 73% across all courses.
  4. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): The Department of Sociology determines the minimum CGPA annually in relation to the number of applicants. It is never below 2.00.

10.0-10.5 credits are required.

First Year:

  • SOC100H5
  • For students entering the program in 2024-2025 (and beyond): ISP100H5

Higher Years:


Students are not permitted to take any of the following courses elsewhere:

    1. SOC100H5
    2. SOC109H5
    3. SOC205H5
    4. SOC221H5
    5. SOC222H5
    6. SOC231H5
    7. SOC350H5
    8. SOC387H5
    9. SOC440Y5

If any of the above credits are completed outside of UTM, students will be required to complete the UTM version of the course and it will be designated as an EXT course. Special consideration may be given to new students assessed for transfer credit at UTM.

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