BA/BS in Sociology

This program at the University of Calgary leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, delivered on campus through the Faculty of Arts. Coursework examines how social structures, institutions, and cultural processes shape human behaviour, building skills in statistical analysis, research methods, and written and verbal communication. Students take core courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Sociology of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Sociology of Gender, and Introduction to Criminal Justice, alongside electives that broaden their view of social dynamics. The program offers a co-operative education option, alternating academic terms with paid full-time work placements, and an honours stream for students pursuing supervised in-depth study of a chosen topic. Study-abroad opportunities are also available. The degree suits students interested in understanding social behaviour, inequality, and institutions, and in applying research and analytical skills to real-world problems. Graduates go on to work in civil service, non-profit organizations, and business, or use the degree as a foundation for graduate study or professional programs in law, medicine, veterinary medicine, or education.