First Year Courses

SDS students

A direct-entry SDS student in first year will take six core courses in SDS disciplines, one communication requirement (ARTS 160), and electives (courses of your choice). This template applies if students wish to take the max course-load each term (5); if a lower course load is required, please contact your first-year academic advisor for tips.

More information relevant to SDS first-year enrolment here! 

Fall Term Winter Term
PSYCH 101R - Introductory Psychology  SDS 131R - Political Ideologies and Social Development
SOC 101R – Introduction to Sociology  SDS 150R – Lifespan Processes
SOCWK 120R – Introduction to Social Work  PSYCH 253R – Social Psychology

Elective

ARTS 160
Elective Elective

Check out our New to SDS page for relevant undergraduate resources and information.

What happens next?

In second year you should take the required statistics (SDS 250R) and research methods (SDS 251R) courses, and be sure you're tracking degree requirements relevant to your starting year.

SDS is a flexible degree with lots of room to tailor your elective choices. You may wish to pursue an SDS specialization if looking for greater focus within the major, an external minor or double-major, or simply take courses that interest you!