{"id":2,"date":"2020-06-24T15:04:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T19:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/master\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:20:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:20:01","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Department of Social Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpv-view-output\" data-toolset-views-view-editor=\"b3f8f0cd8e79610ccfb6362dffe9c06d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-views-view-editor\">\n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-215722\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-215722\" data-viewnumber=\"215722\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;215722&quot;,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/lapsdev\/toolkit-test\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-views\/embedded\/res\/img\/ajax-loader.gif&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;max_pages&quot;:1,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/laps\/sosc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2?wpv_view_count=215722&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:[],&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/laps\/sosc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2?wpv_view_count=215722\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em>Join our progressive and innovative department.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the social sciences traditionally employ a scientific method to explore social phenomena, our programs break from this narrow definition to give you a modern, unconventional and truly interdisciplinary learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes us unique:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose from nine distinctive undergraduate degree programs and three graduate programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take courses that reflect a sustained dedication to critical, collaborative approaches to the study of social relations, social structures, social identities and social phenomena.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn from award-winning faculty who ground their analyses of social practices and relations in a range of disciplines and fields of study.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We are strongly oriented, both in teaching and research, toward issues of social justice and sustainability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LA&amp;PS Colleges<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/programs\/\">Our Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advising\/cluster-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/experience\/student-clubs-associations\/\">Student Clubs &amp; Associations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/academic-resources\/department-policies\/\">Department Policies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/faculty-research\/our-faculty\/\">Our Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/about\/our-alumni\/\">Our Alumni<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/vpepc\/indigenous-initiatives\/land-acknowledgment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Land Acknowledgment<\/a> which recognizes the unique and enduring relationship of Indigenous people and their traditional territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light full-width bg-primary\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e31837\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container pt-4 mt-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h4 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2e37327324239aff8885b307ea3617e1\">All programs offered through the Department of Social Science reflect a sustained dedication to critical, interdisciplinary approaches to the study of social relations, social structures, social identities and social phenomena.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/2021\/01\/WorkVolunteerSA-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-212162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/2021\/01\/WorkVolunteerSA-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/2021\/01\/WorkVolunteerSA-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/2021\/01\/WorkVolunteerSA-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/2021\/01\/WorkVolunteerSA.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d30e3dfab9fd68bb5626201682f3ec3d\">Work &amp; Volunteer Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e31eb438339754d6605d498fd721ed55\">Get relevant and practical job experience to position yourself optimally in the future labour market with the LA&amp;PS Co-op Program. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/2021\/01\/FlexibleSA-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-212163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/2021\/01\/FlexibleSA-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/2021\/01\/FlexibleSA-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/2021\/01\/FlexibleSA-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/2021\/01\/FlexibleSA.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ebbc9eb8e9387cc3b6389c3573d9de2b\">Flexible Program &amp; Course Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-186e443db408cde00596eb7c412d21c0\">You will have the chance to study from a multitude of disciplines and choose from a rich array of course offerings every year within the general guidelines and requirements of the program. Many of our programs have choices for specialization\/thematic pathways to help you tailor your course selections and education to subjects that interest you the most and fit your future career goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/2021\/01\/ActiveStudSA-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-212164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/2021\/01\/ActiveStudSA-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/2021\/01\/ActiveStudSA-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/2021\/01\/ActiveStudSA-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/2021\/01\/ActiveStudSA.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-da8b7e322b2291a95e3863d5250308da\">Active Student Clubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8d39023c26065f5c5c375f504243539\">Our program is filled with passionate students. There are dozens of student associations and clubs affiliated with our department. Engage in events, volunteer, build new friendships, advocate and learn alongside your peers.&nbsp;They often host off-campus excursions, career nights, academic speakers and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A degree in the Social Sciences helped direct me onto the right path to pursue further education and make meaningful change. Criminology and Human Rights and Equity Studies played a significant role in broadening my understanding of social inequality, as well as teaching me ways to address problems from an intersectional lens. These areas of study further fuelled my passion for social reform and jump started my interests in working towards a career in policy work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2014 Jasmeet Lal<br><em>Alumna, Criminology &amp; Human Rights and Equity Studies '19<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"small\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/about\/our-alumni\/\">Read more testimonials from our alumni<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized border-md border-laps\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/2021\/01\/Jasmeet-Lal-350-x-430.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-212718\" style=\"width:350px;height:430px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sosc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/216\/2021\/01\/Jasmeet-Lal-350-x-430.jpeg 350w, 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