Sociology

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, you 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 our programs. You 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, behaviours and issues. 

Our 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 you with well-rounded course options taught by some of the foremost leaders in the field.

It is our goal to enhance your knowledge of the society in which you live and to increase your ability to think independently and critically.  You will graduate with a strong understanding of social interaction, preparing you for success in virtually any profession.

The Lakehead Advantage

Our small department gives you access to professors and graduate students/teaching assistants as needed. We have an open-door policy and encourage you to take advantage of the intimate learning environment to increase your comprehension and foster networking opportunities. 

Due to Thunder Bay's large Aboriginal population and location in Northwestern Ontario, we regularly incorporate Indigenous issues into our course content, starting in first year. This equips you with the compassion and understanding to better engage with and support such populations both personally and professionally, a major advantage to numerous careers in the public and private sector.

Our courses utilize group work and collaborative learning, giving you regular opportunities to develop interprofessional skills needed to succeed in a sociology-based career. This departure from strict lecture learning gives you the ability to think independently and critically about sociological theory as well as the broad range of topics you will encounter. 

Applying to Lakehead University is easy and we are here to help you along the way.

Step 1 – Determine your general admission requirements:

To determine your general admission requirements, select one of the definitions below:

Ontario High School Students
 General Admission Requirements:
  • Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
  • A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses;
  • A minimum 70%* overall final average**

*Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.
**Admission averages are calculated using the top 6 Grade 12 U or M courses.  

Other Canadian High School Students
 General Admission Requirements: 
  • Completion of Grade 12 and the Secondary School Diploma (see the Program Specific Prerequisites section for your particular provinces requirements);
  • Program specific prerequisite courses;
  • A minimum 70%* overall final average

*Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.

International HS/ College or University
 General Admission Requirements:
  • Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration. Refer to Admission Requirements by Country.) 
  • Program specific prerequisite courses;
  • Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)

    Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements is not a guarantee of admission.

Canadian College
 General Admission Requirements:

College transfer applicants who are applying to a program that does not have a college transfer pathway are eligible for admission consideration if they have:

  • Completed a minimum of 1 year of full-time academic studies at an accredited community college since leaving high school;
  • Completed the appropriate program-specific prerequisite courses; and
  • Achieved a minimum overall average of 70%. 
Canadian University
 General Admission Requirements:
  • Attended a university and successful completion of university level course work since leaving high school/college;
  • Program specific prerequisite courses;
  • A minimum overall average of C or 60%.
Canadian Bible College
 General Admission Requirements:
  • A minimum overall average of C / 60% or equivalent;
  • College must be accredited by the Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE);
  • Successfully meets the minimum program specific preparatory course prerequisites at the Grade 12U or M level or equivalent;
  • If not eligible right out of high school, a minimum of two years of full time studies must be completed at the Bible College.

Step 2 – Determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program(s) of choice:

To determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements, choose from the drop-down menus below:

Program Specific Requirements

Please Select Your Applicant Type

  • History & Sociology
    Degree:
    Arts
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to the English prerequisite requirement are accepted.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage
    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U) or equivalent
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B
  • Sociology
    Degree:
    Arts
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to the English prerequisite requirement are accepted.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage
    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U) or equivalent
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B
  • Sociology
    Degree:
    Arts and Education (PJ)
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to the English prerequisite requirement are accepted. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy the English prerequisite requirement.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage
    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U) or equivalent
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B
  • Sociology & Women's Studies
    Degree:
    Arts
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to the English prerequisite requirement are accepted.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage
    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U) or equivalent
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B
  • Sociology with Major Concentration in Gerontology
    Degree:
    Arts
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to the English prerequisite requirement are accepted.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage
    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U) or equivalent
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B


The program-specific prerequisite requirements do not apply to college transfer pathways. Refer to the agreements found here for more information on the admission requirements.

If you do not meet the program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program of choice, please contact Enrolment Services – Undergraduate Admissions to schedule an appointment with an Admissions Officer. An Admissions Officer can provide you with more information on how to enrol in the required prerequisite courses for your program of choice.

Step 3 – Apply Today!

Now that you have determined your admission requirements, your next step is to submit an application.

If you are interested in full-time studies, you can apply to Lakehead University using the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). The full-time applications can be found here. Before submitting your application, be sure to read the application instructions to ensure that you are using the correct application.

If you are interested in part-time studies, you can apply to Lakehead University using the Undergraduate Application form found here. Before submitting your application, be sure to read the application instructions to ensure that you are using the correct application.

As a first year sociology student, you will be required to take Sociology 1100 – Introduction to Sociology – with the balance of your other courses in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Introduction to Sociology will expose you to topics in society, culture, social interaction and power relations to help expose you to a number of areas of interest within the discipline. 

We balance in-class lecture with experiential learning opportunities, including research labs and field trips. We make it our priority to exemplify theoretical knowledge with real-world experience and visit local organizations whenever possible, such as Shelter House Thunder Bay. 

Our focus on research means you will graduate with the ability to design and conduct questionnaires and interviews, gather historical and present-day data, and interpret your findings with a perceptive theoretical lens. Our students routinely secure discipline-specific employment, due to their practical background in research methods and analysis. Many go on to pursue post-graduate degrees in fields such as sociology, education, law, public health, and medicine.

Every year we host a series of workshops for third and fourth year students with information about how to apply to graduate school and obtain valuable scholarships. This sets our students up for success and ensures everyone has equal access to beneficial resources and information.


More information about Payment Methods, and Payment Due Dates can be found here: Student Fees Information



Arts & Science
Orillia
YearTuitionField TripAncillary FeesTotal1st Installment2nd Installment1.0 FCE Tuition1.0 FCE Total0.5 FCE Tuition0.5 FCE Total
1
$6,649.45
$0.00
$837.22
$7,486.67
$4,161.95
$3,324.72
$1,329.89
$1,405.23
$664.95
$702.62
2
$6,617.62
$0.00
$817.22
$7,434.84
$4,126.03
$3,308.81
$1,323.52
$1,398.86
$661.76
$699.43
3
$6,572.55
$0.00
$817.22
$7,389.77
$4,103.50
$3,286.27
$1,314.51
$1,389.85
$657.26
$694.93
4
$5,998.10
$0.00
$817.22
$6,815.32
$3,816.27
$2,999.05
$1,199.62
$1,274.96
$599.81
$637.48
YearTuitionField TripAncillary FeesTotal1st Installment2nd Installment1.0 FCE Tuition1.0 FCE Total0.5 FCE Tuition0.5 FCE Total
1
$22,601.25
$0.00
$837.22
$23,438.47
$12,137.85
$11,300.62
$4,520.25
$4,595.59
$2,260.13
$2,297.80
2-4
$22,601.25
$0.00
$817.22
$23,418.47
$12,117.85
$11,300.62
$4,520.25
$4,595.59
$2,260.13
$2,297.80
In addition to the above, International Students must pay the mandatory University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) which is payable in full with your first installment. Please click here for more information about UHIP

Schedule of Miscellaneous, Co-op and Course Related Fees

Arts & Science
Orillia
YearTuitionField TripAncillary FeesTotal1st Installment2nd Installment1.0 FCE Tuition1.0 FCE Total0.5 FCE Tuition0.5 FCE Total
1
$6,649.45
$0.00
$837.22
$7,486.67
$4,161.95
$3,324.72
$1,329.89
$1,405.23
$664.95
$702.62
2
$6,617.62
$0.00
$817.22
$7,434.84
$4,126.03
$3,308.81
$1,323.52
$1,398.86
$661.76
$699.43
3
$6,572.55
$0.00
$817.22
$7,389.77
$4,103.50
$3,286.27
$1,314.51
$1,389.85
$657.26
$694.93
4
$5,998.10
$0.00
$817.22
$6,815.32
$3,816.27
$2,999.05
$1,199.62
$1,274.96
$599.81
$637.48
YearTuitionField TripAncillary FeesTotal1st Installment2nd Installment1.0 FCE Tuition1.0 FCE Total0.5 FCE Tuition0.5 FCE Total
1
$22,601.25
$0.00
$837.22
$23,438.47
$12,137.85
$11,300.62
$4,520.25
$4,595.59
$2,260.13
$2,297.80
2-4
$22,601.25
$0.00
$817.22
$23,418.47
$12,117.85
$11,300.62
$4,520.25
$4,595.59
$2,260.13
$2,297.80
In addition to the above, International Students must pay the mandatory University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) which is payable in full with your first installment. Please click here for more information about UHIP

Schedule of Miscellaneous, Co-op and Course Related Fees

Arts (Includes, but is not limited to: Social Work, HBMus, HBFA, Palliative Care, Dementia Studies, NLIP)
Thunder Bay
YearTuitionField TripAncillary FeesTotal1st Installment2nd Installment1.0 FCE Tuition1.0 FCE Total0.5 FCE Tuition0.5 FCE Total
1
$6,649.45
$0.00
$1,002.74
$7,652.19
$4,327.47
$3,324.72
$1,329.89
$1,434.84
$664.95
$717.42
2
$6,617.62
$0.00
$982.74
$7,600.36
$4,291.55
$3,308.81
$1,323.52
$1,428.47
$661.76
$714.24
3
$6,572.55
$0.00
$982.74
$7,555.29
$4,269.02
$3,286.27
$1,314.51
$1,419.46
$657.26
$709.73
4
$5,998.10
$0.00
$982.74
$6,980.84
$3,981.79
$2,999.05
$1,199.62
$1,304.57
$599.81
$652.29
YearTuitionField TripAncillary FeesTotal1st Installment2nd Installment1.0 FCE Tuition1.0 FCE Total0.5 FCE Tuition0.5 FCE Total
1
$22,601.25
$0.00
$1,002.74
$23,603.99
$12,303.37
$11,300.62
$4,520.25
$4,625.20
$2,260.13
$2,312.60
2-4
$22,601.25
$0.00
$982.74
$23,583.99
$12,283.37
$11,300.62
$4,520.25
$4,625.20
$2,260.13
$2,312.60
In addition to the above, International Students must pay the mandatory University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) which is payable in full with your first installment. Please click here for more information about UHIP

Schedule of Miscellaneous, Co-op and Course Related Fees


2019-2020 Undergraduate Full-Time Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay)CodeAmountOpt-Out Potential?
ESSENTIAL FEES:   
Lakehead University Services Fees   
Athletic Building FundSABFF70.00No
Student Athletic SocietySATHF117.94No
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMF25.00No
Health Services Support FeeSHEAF62.02No
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders BuildingSCISF30.00No
Essential LU Services Subtotal 304.96 
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees    
LUSU Ombudsperson FeeSLUS24.89 No
LUSU Capital FundSBLDF51.03 No
LUSU Medical/DentalSMEDF *392.07 See Below
LUSU Bus PassSLBUS **198.95 No
Essential LUSU Fees Subtotal 646.94 
Essential LU & LUSU Services Fees Subtotal: 951.90 
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES   
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSF77.23Yes
 LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services FeeSLUS156.12Yes
Fees Passed by Student Referenda:   
Aboriginal Programming FeeSLRAB2.00Yes
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association FeeSLRAF 0.50 Yes
Nanabijou FeeSLRNA5.00Yes
Social Action FeeSLRSA2.00Yes 
SustainabilitySLRSU5.50Yes
WUSC - World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SLRWU7.00Yes
Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) FeeSLCSF17.12Yes
LU Radio FeeSRADF10.00Yes
Non-Essential Fees Subtotal: 182.47 
TOTAL Potential Undergraduate Full-Time Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay) 1,134.37 

* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259

 Co-op students and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.

** The LUSU Bus Pass Fee (SLBUS):  All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.


2019-20 Undergraduate Full-Time Ancillary Fees for First Year  Students (Thunder Bay)
 Code AmountOpt Out Potential?
First Year Students Orientation Fee SORIE 20.00No
Total Potential Undergraduate Full-Time Ancillary Fees: 1,134.37 
 TOTAL Potential Ancillary Fees for First Year Students (Thunder Bay):
  1,154.37 
2019-20 Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students - Per Course (Thunder Bay)CodeAmount (1.0FCE)
Amount (0.5FCE)Opt-Out Potential?
ESSENTIAL FEES:    
Athletic Building FundSABFF14.007.00No
Student Athletic SocietySATHF23.5911.79No
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMF5.002.50No
Health Services Support FeeSHEAF12.406.20No
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders BuildingSCISF6.003.00No
LUSU Capital FundSBLDF10.215.10No
LUSU Ombudsperson FeeSLUS20.980.49No
ESSENTIAL Fees Subtotal: 72.1836.09 
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES:    
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSF 15.457.72Yes
LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee SLUS111.225.61Yes
Aboriginal Programming Fee SLRAB0.400.20Yes
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association FeeSLRAF0.100.05Yes
 Nanabijou Fee SLRNA1.00  0.50Yes
Social Action FeeSLRSA0.400.20Yes
Sustainability FeeSLRSU1.100.55Yes
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Student) FeeSLRWU1.400.70Yes
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) FeeSLCFS3.421.71Yes
LU Radio FeeSRADF2.001.00Yes
NON-ESSENTIAL fees Subtotal: 36.4918.25 
TOTAL Potential Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay): 108.6754.34 
     
2019-20 Distance Education Courses or Co-op (Thunder Bay)CodeAmount (1.0FCE)Amount (0.5FCE) Opt-Out Potential?
ESSENTIAL FEES:    
LUSU Ombudsperson FeeSLUS20.980.49No
ESSENTIAL fees Subtotal: 0.980.49 
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES:    
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSF15.457.72 
LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services FeeSLUS111.225.61 
Aboriginal Programming FeeSLRAB0.400.20 
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association FeeSLRAF0.100.05 
Nanabijou FeeSLRNA1.000.50 
Social Action FeeSLRSA0.400.20 
Sustainability FeeSLRSU1.100.55 
WUSC World University Service of Canad (Sponsor Refugee Students)SLRWU1.400.70 
CFS Fee (Canadian Federation of Students)SLCFS3.421.71  
 NON-ESSENTIAL Fees Subtotal:  34.49 17.25 
 TOTAL Potential Ancillary Fees for Distance Education or Co-Op (Thunder Bay):  35.4717.74  
     
2019-20  Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia) Code AmountOpt-Out Potential?
ESSENTIAL FEES   
Lakehead University Services Fees   
Student Athletic SocietySATHO94.37No
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMO25.00No
Health Services Support FeeSHEAO62.02No
Essential LU Services Subtotal 181.39 
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fee   
LUSU Ombudsperson FeeSLUS44.89No
LUSU Capital FundSBLDO51.03No
LUSU U-Pass Fee **SLBUO141.45No
LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance *SMEDF392.07See Below
Essential LUSU Services Subtotal 589.44 
ESSENTIAL Full-Time Student Ancillary Fees (Orillia) Subtotal: 770.83 
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES   
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSO77.23Yes
LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services FeeSLUS356.12Yes
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SLRWU7.00Yes
CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) FeeSLCSF17.12Yes
NON-ESSENTIAL Full-Time Student Ancillary Fees (Orillia) Subtotal 157.47 
TOTAL Potential Full-Time Student Ancillary Fees (Orillia) 948.30 

* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259

 Co-op students and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.

** The LUSU Bus Pass Fee (SLBUO):  All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.


 

2019-20 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for 1st Year Full-Time Students (Orillia) Code Amount
1st Year Students Orientation FeeSORIO20.00
LUSU and LU Services Total 928.30
Total 948.30
2019-20 Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia)CodeAmount (1.0FCE)Amount (0.5FCE)Opt-Out Potential?
ESSENTIAL FEES:    
Student Athletic SocietySATHO18.879.44No
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMO5.002.50No
Health Services Support FeeSHEAO12.406.20No
LUSU Capital FundSBLDO10.215.10No
LUSU Ombudsperson FeeSLUS40.980.49No
ESSENTIAL Ancillary Fees Subtotal: 11.185.59 
 NON-ESSENTIAL FEES:    
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSO15.457.72Yes
LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services FeeSLUS311.225.61Yes
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SLRWU1.40.70Yes
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) FeeSLCSF3.421.71Yes
NON-ESSENTIAL Ancillary Fees Subtotal: 31.4915.75 
TOTAL Potential Per Course Ancillary Fee (Orillia): 78.9639.48 
     
2019-20  Distance Education Courses Or Co-op (Orillia)CodeAmount (1.0FCE)Amount (0.5FCE)Opt-Out Potential
ESSENTIAL FEES:    
LUSU Ombudsperson FeeSLUS40.980.49No
ESSENTIAL Fees Subtotal: 0.980.49 
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES:    
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSO15.457.72Yes
LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services FeeSLUS311.225.61Yes
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SLRWU1.400.70Yes
NON-ESSENTIAL FEES SUBTOTAL: 31.4915.75 
TOTAL Potential Distance Education or Co-Op Ancillary Fee (Orillia): 32.4716.24 

Department

Sociology

Faculty

Social Sciences and Humanities

Campus

Thunder Bay, Orillia

Degrees

BA
HBA
HBA (Sociology) with Major Concentration in Gerontology
HBA (Sociology and Women's Studies)
BA/BEd
HBA/BEd

Future Careers

Community Affairs and Social Organizations

  • Child and Youth Work
  • Human Resources
  • Program Evaluation
  • Management
  • Counselling & Social Work

Education

  • Child Development Worker
  • Education Policy Analyst
  • School Resource Officer
  • School Counsellor

Corrections/Law

  • Family Court Support Worker
  • Probation Officer
  • Social Programs Officer
  • Youth Court Worker
  • Police Officer
  • Aboriginal Liaison

OUAC Code

AAP