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.
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History & SociologyDegree:ArtsAlberta/NWT/Nunavut:English Language Arts 30-1, and 4 Additional Academic 30 Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:Grade 12 U English, and 5 Additional Grade 12 U or M CreditsProgram Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:English Language Arts 30-1, and 4 Additional Academic 30 Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:English 12 or English 12 First Peoples, and 3 Additional Academic Grade 12 CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for International Students:EnglishProgram Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:English 40S, and 4 Additional Academic 40S Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:English (Grade 12 U English or equivalent)Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:English 120, 121, or 122; and 4 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits Numbered 120, 121, or 122Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:English 3201, and 9 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits at the 3000 LevelProgram Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, and 4 Additional Grade 12 Academic or Advanced CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:English 621, and 4 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits Numbered 611 or 621Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:2 Semester Courses in English (603 series), and 10 Additional Academic Semester CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:Grade 12 U English, and 5 Additional Grade 12 U or M CreditsProgram Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:English A30 and B30, and 4 Additional Academic 30 Level Courses
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SociologyDegree:ArtsAlberta/NWT/Nunavut:English Language Arts 30-1, and 4 Additional Academic 30 Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:Grade 12 U English, and 5 Additional Grade 12 U or M CreditsProgram Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:English Language Arts 30-1, and 4 Additional Academic 30 Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:English 12 or English 12 First Peoples, and 3 Additional Academic Grade 12 CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for International Students:EnglishProgram Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:English 40S, and 4 Additional Academic 40S Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:English (Grade 12 U English or equivalent)Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:English 120, 121, or 122; and 4 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits Numbered 120, 121, or 122Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:English 3201, and 9 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits at the 3000 LevelProgram Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, and 4 Additional Grade 12 Academic or Advanced CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:English 621, and 4 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits Numbered 611 or 621Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:2 Semester Courses in English (603 series), and 10 Additional Academic Semester CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:Grade 12 U English, and 5 Additional Grade 12 U or M CreditsProgram Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:English A30 and B30, and 4 Additional Academic 30 Level Courses
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SociologyDegree:Arts and Education (PJ)Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:English Language Arts 30-1, and 4 Additional Academic 30 Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:Grade 12 U English, and 5 Additional Grade 12 U or M CreditsProgram Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:English Language Arts 30-1, and 4 Additional Academic 30 Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:English 12 or English 12 First Peoples, and 3 Additional Academic Grade 12 CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for International Students:EnglishProgram Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:English 40S, and 4 Additional Academic 40S Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:English (Grade 12 U English or equivalent)Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:English 120, 121, or 122; and 4 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits Numbered 120, 121, or 122Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:English 3201, and 9 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits at the 3000 LevelProgram Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, and 4 Additional Grade 12 Academic or Advanced CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:English 621, and 4 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits Numbered 611 or 621Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:2 Semester Courses in English (603 series), and 10 Additional Academic Semester CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:Grade 12 U English, and 5 Additional Grade 12 U or M CreditsProgram Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:English A30 and B30, and 4 Additional Academic 30 Level Courses
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Sociology & Women's StudiesDegree:ArtsAlberta/NWT/Nunavut:English Language Arts 30-1, and 4 Additional Academic 30 Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:Grade 12 U English, and 5 Additional Grade 12 U or M CreditsProgram Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:English Language Arts 30-1, and 4 Additional Academic 30 Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:English 12 or English 12 First Peoples, and 3 Additional Academic Grade 12 CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for International Students:EnglishProgram Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:English 40S, and 4 Additional Academic 40S Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:English (Grade 12 U English or equivalent)Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:English 120, 121, or 122; and 4 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits Numbered 120, 121, or 122Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:English 3201, and 9 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits at the 3000 LevelProgram Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, and 4 Additional Grade 12 Academic or Advanced CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:English 621, and 4 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits Numbered 611 or 621Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:2 Semester Courses in English (603 series), and 10 Additional Academic Semester CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:Grade 12 U English, and 5 Additional Grade 12 U or M CreditsProgram Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:English A30 and B30, and 4 Additional Academic 30 Level Courses
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Sociology with Major Concentration in GerontologyDegree:ArtsAlberta/NWT/Nunavut:English Language Arts 30-1, and 4 Additional Academic 30 Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:Grade 12 U English, and 5 Additional Grade 12 U or M CreditsProgram Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:English Language Arts 30-1, and 4 Additional Academic 30 Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:English 12 or English 12 First Peoples, and 3 Additional Academic Grade 12 CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for International Students:EnglishProgram Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:English 40S, and 4 Additional Academic 40S Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:English (Grade 12 U English or equivalent)Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:English 120, 121, or 122; and 4 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits Numbered 120, 121, or 122Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:English 3201, and 9 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits at the 3000 LevelProgram Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, and 4 Additional Grade 12 Academic or Advanced CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:English 621, and 4 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits Numbered 611 or 621Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:2 Semester Courses in English (603 series), and 10 Additional Academic Semester CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:Grade 12 U English, and 5 Additional Grade 12 U or M CreditsProgram Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:English A30 and B30, and 4 Additional Academic 30 Level Courses
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
Year | Tuition | Field Trip | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
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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 |
Year | Tuition | Field Trip | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
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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 |
Arts (Includes, but is not limited to: Social Work, HBMus, HBFA, Palliative Care, Dementia Studies, NLIP)
Thunder Bay
Year | Tuition | Field Trip | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
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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 |
Year | Tuition | Field Trip | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
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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 |
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Students (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount |
Lakehead University Services Fees | ||
Athletic Building Fund | SABFF | 70.00 |
Student Athletic Society | SATHF | 115.18 |
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMF | 25.00 |
Health Services Support Fee | SHEAF | 60.57 |
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building | SCISF | 30.00 |
LU Services Subtotal | 300.75 | |
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fee | ||
LUSU Fee | 128.00 | |
Referenda | 17.00 | |
Nanabijou | 5.00 | |
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fees | 16.74 | |
LUSU Fee Subtotal | SLUSF | 166.74 |
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Services Fees | ||
LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDF | 47.25 |
LU Radio | SRADF | 10.00 |
LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance* | SMEDF | 325.00 |
LUSU Bus Pass Fee** | SLBUS | 133.00 |
LUSU Services Subtotal | 515.25 | |
Total | 982.74 |
* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance cost is $325.00. The policy is effective September 1, 2018 for the 12 months ending August 31, 2019. All full-time undergraduate students* who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs for 2018FW 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.
- 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
** The LUSU Bus Pass (U-Pass) Fee - All full-time undergraduate students* who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs for 2018FW by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
* Co-op students and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for 1st Year Full-Time Students (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount |
1st Year Students Orientation Fee | SORIE | 20.00 |
LUSU and LU Services Total | 982.74 | |
Total | 1002.74 |
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) |
Athletic Building Fund | SABFF | 14.00 | 7.00 |
Student Athletic Society | SATHF | 23.04 | 11.52 |
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMF | 5.00 | 2.50 |
Health Services Support Fee | SHEAF | 12.11 | 6.06 |
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building | SCISF | 6.00 | 3.00 |
LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDF | 9.45 | 4.73 |
LU Radio | SRADF | 2.00 | 1.00 |
LUSU Fee (includes CFS & Referenda listed below) | SLUSF | 33.35 | 16.67 |
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee | 3.35 | 1.67 | |
Referenda | 4.40 | 2.20 | |
Total | 104.95 | 52.47 | |
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students in Distance Education Courses Only (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) |
LUSU Fee, CFS Fee & Referenda | SLUSF | 33.35 | 16.67 |
Total | 33.29 | 16.65 |
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount |
Lakehead University Services Fees | ||
Student Athletic Society | SATHO | 92.16 |
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMO | 25.00 |
Health Services Support Fee | SHEAO | 60.57 |
LU Services Subtotal | 177.73 | |
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fee | ||
LUSU Fee | 128.00 | |
Canadian Federation of Students Fee | 16.74 | |
Referenda | 7.00 | |
LUSU Fee Subtotal | SLUSO | 151.74 |
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Services Fees | ||
LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDO | 47.25 |
LUSU U-Pass Fee | SLBUO | 115.50 |
LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance** | SMEDF | 325.00 |
LUSU Services Subtotal | 487.75 | |
Total | 817.22 |
* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance cost is $325.00. The policy is effective September 1, 2018 for the 12 months ending August 31, 2019. All full-time undergraduate students* who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs for 2018FW 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.
- 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
** The LUSU Bus Pass (U-Pass) Fee - All full-time undergraduate students* who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs for 2018FW by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
* Co-op students and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for 1st Year Full-Time Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount |
1st Year Students Orientation Fee | SORIO | 20.00 |
LUSU and LU Services Total | 817.22 | |
Total | 837.22 |
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) |
Student Athletic Society | SATHO | 18.43 | 9.22 |
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMO | 5.00 | 2.50 |
Health Services Support Fee | SHEAO | 12.11 | 6.06 |
LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDO | 9.45 | 4.73 |
LUSU Fee (includes CFS & Referenda listed below) | SLUSO | 30.35 | 15.17 |
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee | 3.35 | 1.67 | |
Referenda | 1.40 | 0.70 | |
Total | 75.34 | 37.67 | |
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students in Distance Education Courses Only (Orillia) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) |
LUSU Fee, CFS Fee & Referenda | SLUSO | 30.35 | 15.17 |
Total | 30.35 | 15.17 |