Sociology
How does society handle the big questions: inequality, poverty, and crime? How do very small groups interact? Learn about health care, criminal justice, migration, religion, deviance, governance, global economic patterns, and our relationship to one another.
In the study of group life, sociology deals with how people organize and understand relationships. Sociologists attempt to understand social interaction and the principles by which society is organized. Examine age, class, ethnicity, religion, gender, criminality, migration, borders, education, work, social change, governance, and politics.
Legal Studies
Do you play the part of judge in family arguments? Why does case law matter? How does the Charter of Rights and Freedoms create change?
Understand the origins and impact of legal systems from the viewpoint of political science, history, sociology, philosophy, and peace and conflict studies. You'll develop an appreciation of the role of law in society and can explore it as a career option.
Learn from top researchers
Waterloo's Department of Sociology and Legal Studies ranks among the world's best -- appearing in the '101 to 150' grouping of the 2011 QS World University Ranking.
About the programs
- Regular and co-op
- Major and/or minor
- Offered by the Faculty of Arts
Admission requirements
- Future students: view the admission requirements
- Current students: view the Undergraduate Studies Academic Calendar plan requirements
Recent graduates
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JOB TITLE |
EMPLOYER |
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Court Clerk |
Ministry of Attorney General |
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Senior Global Operations Specialist |
Federal Express Canada Ltd. |
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Addictions Counsellor |
Homewood Health Centre |
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Human Resources Assistant |
Equitable Life Insurance Company Canada. |
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Designer |
Bamco Custom Woodworking Inc. |
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Commercial Property Underwriter |
AIG Life Insurance Company of Canada |
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Research Coordinator |
Occupational Health & Safety Agency for Healthcare |
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Client Service Representative |
Ministry of Attorney General |
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Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice |
Sam Houston State University |
Courses of interest
We offer a wide variety of undergraduate sociology courses to choose from, including:
- Sociology of Aging
- Gender Relations
- Public Policy
- Migration
- Terrorism
- Ethnic and Racial Relations
- Global Development
- Criminology
The following is a sample of interdisciplinary courses that make up the Legal Studies program:
- Victims and Society
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Organized Crime
- Sexuality and the Law
- Canadian Constitutional Law
- Conflict Resolution
- Criminal Profiling
- Human Rights
FAQ
You are encouraged to visit our FAQ webpage for information on a variety of topics and concerns, including what courses to take, degree and plan requirements, tips for boosting your academic success, co-op, graduate school and career advice, and more.
