Bachelor of Arts Honors in Sociology Degree Program Guide
Honors is about academic excellence and personal growth, both of which we hope you will experience as an Honors student. Sociology Honors students have the unique opportunity for independent research and the writing of an original honors thesis under the guidance of a Faculty member, giving them the chance to conduct research during their undergraduate experience, set themselves apart from the crowd when applying for graduate studies, and take their learning to the next level.
Sociology combines the rigour of a scientific discipline with a concern for social relevance. As a Sociology student, you will study social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behaviour. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies and how people interact within these contexts.
Academic Requirements for Sociology Honors students
- For full details about Sociology Honors degree requirements, and information about taking Sociology as a Combined Honors program, please visit the department website.
The University of Alberta Calendar will always contain the most up-to-date degree requirements for your program, and your requirements are determined by the calendar year you were admitted in.
What kinds of courses can Sociology Honors students take?
- SOC 100 - Introductory Sociology
- SOC 203 - Social Problems
- SOC 210 - Introduction to Social Statistics
- SOC 224 - Sociology of Deviance and Conformity
- SOC 260 - Inequality and Social Stratification
- SOC 251 - Population and Society
- SOC 301 - Sociology of Gender
- SOC 377 - Sociology of Youth
- SOC 486 - Sociology of Mental Health and Illness
- SOC 423 - Crime and Public Policy
- SOC 407 - Honors Thesis I
- SOC 408 - Honors Thesis II
- SOC 424 - Gangs and Violence
What kinds of careers can you pursue with a Sociology Honors degree?
There are many different fields and career paths that students can pursue with a Sociology Honors degree. From public policy to community services, graduates are equipped with empathy and cultural awareness, critical thinking, and research skills to name a few, that are assets in today’s job market. Although there is a list of career options below, it is important to understand that careers are not linear. Intentionally engaging in a variety of activities and following your curiosities will open new opportunities that you might not have expected. To learn more about how you can put your Arts degree to work, stop by the HUB Career Centre (8917 HUB Mall) for more information.
- Policy Analyst
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Community Engagement Professional
- Academic Advisor
- Probation Officer
- Human Resources Specialist
- Training and Development Coordinator
- Educator (Professor, Secondary or Primary)
- Communications & Marketing Associate
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager
- Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
- Customer Experience Coordinator
- Youth Counselor
- Community Outreach Worker
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Social Worker
- +More!
Interested in gaining work experience related to your career goals? If so, apply to Arts Work Experience to gain full-time, PAID, work experience before you graduate!
Important Links
- Department website
- Students’ association information
- Full program overview
- Prospective student information and application
- Graduate studies information
- Current Arts student advising
Department Contact Information
- Department Undergraduate Student Advisor email: socundergrad@ualberta.ca
- Department Undergraduate Student Advisor phone number: 780-492-0468