When you take required courses for the Social Development Studies major can depend on your method of entry into the program and whether you choose to pursue the co-op plan. Below are general recommendations to ensure students interested in Honours Arts Co-op (HAC) achieve a solid SDS framework by the end of their 2B term. Some flexibility may be allowed, depending on individual sequences and a student’s goals.
This should be considered a guideline only - please see your academic advisor to solidify the best options for you.
Recommended SDS Major Courses for First & Second Year
Sequence |
1A (Fall) |
1B (Winter) |
2A (Fall) |
2B (Winter or Spring) |
HAC(indicated interest in SDS major) |
PSYCH 101R SOC 101R Elective Elective ARTS 130 or 140 |
SOCWK 120R SDS 131R or 150R Elective Elective ARTS 130 or 140 |
SDS 250R SDS 131R or 150R SDS elective Elective Elective |
SDS 251R PSYCH 253R SDS elective Elective Elective |
ARBUS(indicated interest in SDS major) |
ARBUS 101 ECON 101 PSYCH 101R or SOC 101R Elective ARTS 130 or 140 |
ARBUS 102 ARBUS 202 SOCWK 120R Elective ARTS 130 or 140 |
SDS 250R SPCOM 204 PSYCH 253 PSYCH 101R or SOC 101R (alternative to what was chosen in 1A) Elective |
(Spring Term)1 ARBUS 200 ENGL 210F SDS elective (e.g. SDS 251R online)2 HIST 113 or HIST 243 or PSCI 231 Elective |
REGULAR(Direct entry, some Transfers) *not in co-op OR added co-op at end of 1B* |
PSYCH 101R SOC 101R SOCWK 120R Elective ARTS 130 or 140 |
PSYCH 253R SDS 131R SDS 150R Elective ARTS 130 or 140 |
SDS 250R SDS elective SDS elective Elective Elective |
SDS 251R SDS elective SDS elective Elective Elective |
NOTES:
- 1ARBUS students should have their 2B academic term over spring when most SDS courses are online. HAC and Regular stream students should reach 2B by their second winter term.
- 2ARBUS students may wish to take SDS 251R online in the following spring, or wait until the subsequent winter term (3A) to take the course on-campus.
- Students must take both ARTS 130 and 140 in their first year. The order in which they are taken does not matter.
- The Honours SDS major is a minimum of 16 courses, combining 8 foundation and 8 elective options.
- “Elective” spaces in first year are a good opportunity to try courses towards potential double-majors or minors. Students may wish to also take any remaining Arts Breadth courses or SDS electives (see the SDS Course List).
