Honours Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Women's Studies

The study of Sociology emphasizes the social relationships between people, communities and cultures. By exploring fundamental sociological theories, contemporary thinkers, and a variety of research methods, students will have the opportunity to examine topics including:• Health and Aging • Marriage and the Family • Crime and Deviance • Media and Popular Culture • Science and Technology • Gender and Sexuality • Education • Northern Communities • Discrimination • Social Change

Research and hands-on application is at the core of the programs. students will graduate with the necessary skills to facilitate quantitative and qualitative research and to think creatively and inquisitively in order to better understand social patterns, behaviors and issues.

Lakehead University’s faculty is actively engaged in diverse areas of research such as Gerontology, Education, Health, Demography, Media, Work and Occupations, Social Psychology, and Northern Studies, providing students with well-rounded course options taught by some of the foremost leaders in the field.

This program’s goal is to enhance students’ knowledge of the society in which they live and to increase their ability to think independently and critically. They will graduate with a strong understanding of social interaction, preparing them for success in virtually any profession.