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Year Course ID Course
2025-2026 SOCI 336

Contemporary Theory

An examination of major theoretical perspectives in sociology, such as functionalism, symbolic interactionism, phenomenological sociology, ethnomethodology, neo-Marxism, critical theory, exchange theory, rational choice, postmodernity, and globalization.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 SOCI 340

Religion & Culture in Canada

This course examines the role of religious beliefs and practices in Canadian culture from a sociological perspective. Emphasis is on understanding pluralism, multiculturalism, and contemporary religious expression in relation to other social institutions like family, economics, and politics. Attention is given to cross-cultural comparisons of religions in Canada.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 SOCI 340

Religion and Culture in Canada

This course examines the role of religious beliefs and practices in Canadian culture from a sociological perspective. Emphasis is on understanding pluralism, multiculturalism, and contemporary religious expression in relation to other social institutions like family, economics, and politics. Attention is given to cross-cultural comparisons of religions in Canada.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of Sociology including SOCI 101
2024-2025 SOCI 350

Urban Studies

This course examines the evolution of the city, from its earliest pre-industrial roots to cities of the New Economy, and provides a sociological analysis of selected urban social issues. The course explores the urban effect on society and the various efforts, past and present, to make cities more livable.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of Sociology or Anthropology. (3-0 or 3-0)
Cross-listed: ANTH 350
2025-2026 SOCI 350

Urban Studies

This course examines the evolution of the city, from its earliest pre-industrial roots to cities of the New Economy, and provides a sociological analysis of selected urban social issues. The course explores the urban effect on society and the various efforts, past and present, to make cities more livable.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 SOCI 355

Community Development

The goal of this course is to clarify thinking about the use of the term community, to explore the role of community in contemporary society, and to consider societal and cultural factors that either promote or undermine the building of community.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of sociology or anthropology
2025-2026 SOCI 355

Community Development

The goal of this course is to clarify thinking about the use of the term community, to explore the role of community in contemporary society, and to consider societal and cultural factors that either promote or undermine the building of community.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 SOCI 356

Self & Identity

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the development and applicability of the theoretical perspective of symbolic interactionism to the study of self and identity. Students will encounter the work of several classical and contemporary theorists on the topic of self and identity including different perspectives on socialization, self-presentation and authenticity. This course will provide students with a greater understanding of how broader social institutions and narratives intertwine with and influence individual self-narratives, agency and expression.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 SOCI 356

Self and Identity

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the development and applicability of the theoretical perspective of symbolic interactionism to the study of self and identity. Students will encounter the work of several classical and contemporary theorists on the topic of self and identity including different perspectives on socialization, self-presentation and authenticity. This course will provide students with a greater understanding of how broader social institutions and narratives intertwine with and influence individual self-narratives, agency and expression.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of Sociology including SOCI 101
2024-2025 SOCI 360

Research Methods in Social Sciences

An introduction to the concepts and processes of both qualitative and quantitative social research. Research processes include problem definition, data collection, and analysis. Students are expected to develop research skills through practical application.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101; 207; and third year standing
NB: Not offered every year. See Department chair.
2025-2026 SOCI 360

Research Methods in Social Sciences

An introduction to the concepts and processes of both qualitative and quantitative social research. Research processes include problem definition, data collection, and analysis. Students are expected to develop research skills through practical application.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See Department chair.
2024-2025 SOCI 365

Sociology of Education

An analysis of the role of the school in culture; societal trends affecting the institutions and practices of education; interpretive paradigms and related research studies; group dynamics in education; religious, social, and economic factors and issues in Canadian education.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of sociology including SOCI 101
2025-2026 SOCI 365

Sociology of Education

An analysis of the role of the school in culture; societal trends affecting the institutions and practices of education; interpretive paradigms and related research studies; group dynamics in education; religious, social, and economic factors and issues in Canadian education.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 SOCI 380

Criminology & Justice

An introduction to key concepts and issues in criminology and to operational practices of the Canadian criminal justice system. Topics include principal criminological theories, the social construction and elements of criminal behaviour, policing, crime prevention, offenders and victims of crime, the criminal justice system, sentencing, corrections, restorative justice and other alternative measures, and social issues that intersect with crime.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 SOCI 380

Criminology and Justice

An introduction to key concepts and issues in criminology and to operational practices of the Canadian criminal justice system. Topics include principal criminological theories, the social construction and elements of criminal behaviour, policing, crime prevention, offenders and victims of crime, the criminal justice system, sentencing, corrections, restorative justice and other alternative measures, and social issues that intersect with crime.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of sociology including SOCI 101.
2024-2025 SOCI 390

Special Topics in Sociology

An examination of the ideas of a particular theorist, school of thought, or conflicting theories within the behavioural sciences; or an examination of particular sociological issues from a theoretical or empirical perspective.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 and 6 additional sem. hrs. in Sociology or instructor's consent
NB: Students may take this course again for credit whenever it deals with a different topic.
2025-2026 SOCI 390

Special Topics in Sociology

An examination of the ideas of a particular theorist, school of thought, or conflicting theories within the behavioural sciences; or an examination of particular sociological issues from a theoretical or empirical perspective.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Students may take this course again for credit whenever it deals with a different topic.
2024-2025 SOCI 391

Canadian Governmental Leadership

In the setting of the historical Booth Mansion in Ottawa, students are invited to explore the history of Canadian political leadership. Using the historical method, including research in primary sources, they will evaluate the leadership of Canadian Prime Ministers and examine how they addressed the needs and crises of the nation. By means of their enquiries into Canada's political leadership, students will develop their own theories of effective leadership.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Admission into Laurentian Leadership Centre.
Cross-listed: HIST/POLS 391.
2025-2026 SOCI 391

Canadian Governmental Leadership

In the setting of the historical Booth Mansion in Ottawa, students are invited to explore the history of Canadian political leadership. Using the historical method, including research in primary sources, they will evaluate the leadership of Canadian Prime Ministers and examine how they addressed the needs and crises of the nation. By means of their enquiries into Canada's political leadership, students will develop their own theories of effective leadership.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 SOCI 392

Ethics & Public Affairs

The philosophical basis for and nature of ethical decision-making. Recent and contemporary ethical issues facing leaders in the political, business, and communication fields. Students observe how today's leaders engage ethical dilemmas in the Ottawa setting of their discipline.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 SOCI 392

Ethics and Public Affairs

The philosophical basis for and nature of ethical decision-making. Recent and contemporary ethical issues facing leaders in the political, business, and communication fields. Students observe how today's leaders engage ethical dilemmas in the Ottawa setting of their discipline.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Admission into Laurentian Leadership Centre.
Cross-listed: POLS 392
2024-2025 SOCI 395

Indigenous Peoples in Canada

This course is an introduction to the culture, languages, history and enduring presence of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. It will explore a range of indigenous social and cultural formations. Attention will be given to the cultural, economic, political, and religious aspects of Indigenous societies, as well as the changes that have occurred since the arrival of the Europeans.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 101 or SOCI 101.
Cross-listed: ANTH 395
2025-2026 SOCI 395

Indigenous Peoples in Canada

This course is an introduction to the culture, languages, history and enduring presence of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. It will explore a range of indigenous social and cultural formations. Attention will be given to the cultural, economic, political, and religious aspects of Indigenous societies, as well as the changes that have occurred since the arrival of the Europeans.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 SOCI 400

Critical Issues in Human Services

This seminar explores critical issues which occur across the helping professions. Basic questions concerning human nature and the influence of society are examined. This course also serves as a capstone course that helps students culminate their acquired knowledge and prepare for the transition into a Human Services profession.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 201 and admission to the Human Services Program.
2025-2026 SOCI 400

Critical Issues in Human Services

This seminar explores critical issues which occur across the helping professions. Basic questions concerning human nature and the influence of society are examined. This course also serves as a capstone course that helps students culminate their acquired knowledge and prepare for the transition into a Human Services profession.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 SOCI 405

Globalization & Religion

This course is an analysis of the character of religion in relationship to globalization. Attention is paid to the nature of religion in global society, responses of religions to global change, religious/theological reflections on the various meanings of globalization, and the development of religion as a global culture.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 SOCI 405

Globalization and Religion

This course is an analysis of the character of religion in relationship to globalization. Attention is paid to the nature of religion in global society, responses of religions to global change, religious/theological reflections on the various meanings of globalization, and the development of religion as a global culture.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of sociology including SOCI 101 or instructor's consent.
2024-2025 SOCI 410

Advanced Studies: Race & Ethnicity

An analysis of race and ethnicity including contemporary theories about racism, ethnic identity, ethnic relations, nationalism and globalization.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of sociology including SOCI 101
2025-2026 SOCI 410

Advanced Studies: Race & Ethnicity

An analysis of race and ethnicity including contemporary theories about racism, ethnic identity, ethnic relations, nationalism and globalization.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 SOCI 411

Human Services Field Placement II

Students are provided with an opportunity for experiential learning through a supervised practical experience with a community or social agency related to the student's interest and/or future career plans. Readings, written assignments, and group meetings invite students to discover a new synthesis of knowledge through integrating theory and practical experience. Students develop cognitive complexity as they consider how to apply the knowledge gained in the social sciences, to acquire praxis skills, and to experience personal transformation while serving and empowering others.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Pass/Fail course
2024-2025 SOCI 411

Practicum

Students are provided with an opportunity for experiential learning through a supervised practical experience with a community or social agency related to the student's interest and/or future career plans. Readings, written assignments, and group meetings invite students to discover a new synthesis of knowledge through integrating theory and practical experience. Students develop cognitive complexity as they consider how to apply the knowledge gained in the social sciences, to acquire praxis skills, and to experience personal transformation while serving and empowering others.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 320 and admission to the Human Services Program.
NB: Pass/Fail course.
2025-2026 SOCI 420

Human Services Field Placement III

Students are provided with an opportunity for experiential learning through a supervised practical experience with a community or social agency related to the student's interest and/or future career plans. Readings, written assignments, and group meetings invite students to discover a new synthesis of knowledge through integrating theory and practical experience. Students develop cognitive complexity as they consider how to apply the knowledge gained in the social sciences, to acquire praxis skills, and to experience personal transformation while serving and empowering others.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Pass/Fail course
2024-2025 SOCI 420

Practicum

Students are provided with an opportunity for experiential learning through a supervised practical experience with a community or social agency related to the student's interest and/or future career plans. Readings, written assignments, and group meetings invite students to discover a new synthesis of knowledge through integrating theory and practical experience. Students develop cognitive complexity as they consider how to apply the knowledge gained in the social sciences, to acquire praxis skills, and to experience personal transformation while serving and empowering others.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 411 and admission to the Human Services Program.
NB: Pass/Fail course.
2024-2025 SOCI 450

Seminar in Sociology

Students analyze and reflect upon major issues in sociology. This integrative seminar addresses a variety of methodological, theoretical, and practical questions.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 12 sem. hrs. of Sociology including SOCI 101 or instructor's consent.
2025-2026 SOCI 450

Seminar in Sociology

Students analyze and reflect upon major issues in sociology. This integrative seminar addresses a variety of methodological, theoretical, and practical questions.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 SOCS 305

Research Methods in the Social Sciences

This course provides a survey of empirical research methods, both qualitative and quantitative, used in social and political analysis with practical application of these methods to such issues as research design; the preparation of a literature review; the application of quantitative survey techniques and case study methods; interviewing techniques; and research ethics.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of social sciences/social studies.
2025-2026 SOCS 305

Research Methods in the Social Sciences

This course provides a survey of empirical research methods, both qualitative and quantitative, used in social and political analysis with practical application of these methods to such issues as research design; the preparation of a literature review; the application of quantitative survey techniques and case study methods; interviewing techniques; and research ethics.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 SOCS 383

Social Data Analysis

Social scientists greatly benefit from the use of statistical analyses in their respective disciplines. Through a comprehensive investigation of data description; drawing statistical inference; testing the significance of differences and relationships and modeling predictive relationships students will develop a quantitative and computational inquiry. Discipline specific experiential learning modules will be employed where appropriate.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of social sciences.
Cross-listed: GENV 383
2025-2026 SOCS 383

Social Data Analysis

Social scientists greatly benefit from the use of statistical analyses in their respective disciplines. Through a comprehensive investigation of data description; drawing statistical inference; testing the significance of differences and relationships and modeling predictive relationships students will develop a quantitative and computational inquiry. Discipline specific experiential learning modules will be employed where appropriate.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 SOCS 385

Qualitative Research Methods

This course will introduce students to various traditions of qualitative social inquiry and their associated methodological features. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of these traditions of inquiry as their associated methods of data collection and analysis are applied in a range of research settings.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. at the 300- or 400-level of Psychology, Sociology, and/or Anthropology
2025-2026 SOCS 385

Qualitative Research Methods

This course will introduce students to various traditions of qualitative social inquiry and their associated methodological features. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of these traditions of inquiry as their associated methods of data collection and analysis are applied in a range of research settings.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 SPAN 101

Introduction to Spanish

This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and culture for students with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. The course covers basic grammar, listening, speaking, reading of simple texts and writing skills..

Course Credits: 3
NB: Students with more than two years of high school Spanish or native speaker ability cannot take SPAN 101 for credit. See instructor for entry levels.
2025-2026 SPAN 101

Introduction to Spanish

This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and culture for students with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. The course covers basic grammar, listening, speaking, reading of simple texts and writing skills..

Course Credits: 3
NB: Students with more than two years of high school Spanish or native speaker ability cannot take SPAN 101 for credit. See instructor for entry levels.
2024-2025 SPAN 102

Introduction to Spanish

This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and culture for students with some knowledge of Spanish. This is a continuation of SPAN 101 course; grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills will be further developed.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 or permission.
NB: See instructor for entry levels.
2025-2026 SPAN 102

Introduction to Spanish

This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and culture for students with some knowledge of Spanish. This is a continuation of SPAN 101 course; grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills will be further developed.

Course Credits: 3
NB: See instructor for entry levels.
2024-2025 SPAN 201

Intermediate Spanish

This course provides an increased understanding of Hispanic culture and Spanish language through the review and expansion of grammar; including a strong emphasis on oral skills, writing, comprehension, and pronunciation.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101, 102, or instructor's consent.
2025-2026 SPAN 201

Intermediate Spanish

This course provides an increased understanding of Hispanic culture and Spanish language through the review and expansion of grammar; including a strong emphasis on oral skills, writing, comprehension, and pronunciation.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 SPAN 202

Intermediate Spanish

This course provides an increased understanding of Hispanic culture and Spanish language through the review and expansion of grammar; including a strong emphasis on oral skills, writing, comprehension, and pronunciation.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101, 102, or instructor's consent.
2025-2026 SPAN 202

Intermediate Spanish

This course provides an increased understanding of Hispanic culture and Spanish language through the review and expansion of grammar; including a strong emphasis on oral skills, writing, comprehension, and pronunciation.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 SPAN 301

Advanced Written & Oral Spanish

This course emphasizes the development of oral and written skills based on advanced grammar. It includes an examination of different topics of popular Hispanic culture.

Course Credits: 3