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The Applied Social Research Specialization is for Sociology students only.
This specialization will appear on your transcript in addition to your honours degree if you take 1.5 upper-level methods Sociology courses. These include:
0.5 credit from: SY 489 or SY 490
1.0 credit from: SY 309*, SY 312, SY314, SY317, SY 452*, SY 489, SY 490
*Not all sections of SY 309 or SY 452 apply, check department website
Students must apply for the Specialization through the Faculty of Arts Program Selection Form.
The Applied Social Research Option provides non-Sociology majors with an opportunity to develop advanced research methods and data analysis skills at a level beyond that currently required in social science disciplines
This option provides you with training in advanced quantitative and qualitative methods and develops skills that you can take into social science related jobs.
We created this option in response to students’ and employers’ demand for courses and programs that culminate in the acquisition of more practical and applied skills prior to graduation.
An option is an enhanced minor that allows you to incorporate an accompanying area of study with your honours degree program.
The Applied Social Research Option consists of 4.0 credits:
The two required credits are in Sociology with a list of corresponding equivalents. The two elective credits can be drawn from a list of electives offered in Sociology and at Laurier.
This option is open to all non-Sociology students.
Students with a minimum GPA of 7.00 (B-) in their major and 6.00 (C+) overall (or permission from the department) are eligible to apply for the option at any point in years two–four of their program.
A cumulative GPA of 7.00 in the courses specific to the Applied Social Research Option is required to graduate. At least two of the required four credits in the option must be completed at laurier. Completion of the option requirements will result in an “Applied Social Research Option” designation on your transcript and degree.
Note: Some of these courses may have prerequisites that must be fulfilled before the course can be taken.
Students must register for the Option through the Faculty of Arts Program Selection Form.
Contact Us:
Shanna Howse
E:
shhowse@wlu.ca
T:
519.884.0710 x3402
Office Location: DAWB 5-135
Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted
Dr. David Monod, Chair
E:
dmonod@wlu.ca
T:
519-884-0710 x3261
Office Location: DAWB 5-135A
Dr. Morgan Holmes, Undergraduate Advisor, Sociology
Office Hours:
All appointments are currently virtual/email.
Please email socadvising@wlu.ca with your inquiry.