Bachelor of Arts - General Major Social Sciences (Optional Co-op)

A general major in the social sciences, unlike a single discipline major, allows students to customize their course selection to their interests and abilities. Where students compromise depth of focus in one area, they gain breadth of knowledge in a few key areas, thus increasing their flexibility. This multidisciplinary approach provides access to the "big picture" or the wider context of any subject area. Conversely, the courses students choose can enhance their focus, and provide a cross-discipline perspective on one particular theme.

Students choosing a general major in the social sciences select three disciplinary streams from the following:

• anthropology • archaeology • economics • geography • history • Indigenous studies • kinesiology • political science • psychology • sociology • women & gender studies

Students participating in a general major degree program are not limited to studying only within their three streams. As part of the liberal education, students will be required to take classes outside of their major(s). This allows students to develop skills and experience in all three streams.