Inquiry also recognizes that many aspects of local, national and international environmental problems are inextricably connected to dominant cultural values and attendant political, economic and educational institutions. Political Science is the study of how power, authority and the institutions of government are organized in different societies. Psychology is defined as the study of behavior and as such offers broad training suitable for diverse careers. A psychology major has basic knowledge about normal and abnormal behavior, human development, social processes, learning, and personality. Graduates might also gain specialized knowledge of organizational psychology, neuropsychology, cognition, behavior modification, statistics, or environmental psychology.
Sociology is the scientific study of the structure and process of social behavior.
It focuses on the relationships of people to each other and to various social groups such as families, schools, clubs, work organizations and to society itself. Sociology describes and explains those factors that make up the changing and recurrent patterns of social life. The study of Sociology develops critical thinking skills and provides methodological expertise in collecting empirical data. Have at least a GPA of 4.5 overall, and in their area of major. Be willing to accept work term placements anywhere in Canada Application forms are available in the Social Science Co-op office, Room B202, University Centre Building, or in any of the academic Departments covered by the program.