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Social Sciences and Humanities Foundations

Description

Explore the world of social sciences and humanities with a Social Sciences and Humanities Foundations certificate
 
Do you want to boost your critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and writing skills? The Chang School Certificate in Social Sciences and Humanities Foundations is a great way to improve your skill-set and stand out in a competitive job market.
 
Creative, analytical, and communication skills are in demand by many employers across a wide range of industries. This Social Sciences and Humanities certificate gives you knowledge and experience in a variety of subjects, making you a well-rounded candidate for any role you want to go after.
 
Start off your certificate with courses in humanities and social sciences that provide in-depth training in critical thinking and academic writing and research. Then, you can curate your certificate with our courses in humanities. There are many expertise areas to choose from, taught by professionals with experience in the field. You can gain an education in literature, pop culture, and philosophy, or learn more about social change, and colonialism and independence.
 
If you’re looking to bulk up your knowledge in the social sciences, you can explore the world of criminology and politics, or sociology and psychology. Or learn all about sustainability and the environment to help accelerate your entry into that booming industry.
Our humanities and social sciences certificate can be completed online, so you can schedule your coursework around your commitments. Plus, it only takes a year to finish, so you can start your next career adventure quickly.
 
Are you ready to build those skills and make your resume shine?
 
Who should take this Social Sciences and Humanities Foundations certificate?
  • You’d like to learn or improve your critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and writing skills
  • You’re interested in exploring degree-credit courses in social sciences and humanities before formally applying to university
  • You’re looking to strengthen your application to a full-time undergraduate degree program
Admission Criteria:

Recommended:
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
  • With 6 Grade 12 U or M credits OR
  • Mature student status
Certificate Requirements:
  • 2 required courses: CSSH 105 and CSSH 205
  • 4 electives: 2 in Group A - Humanities and 2 in Group B - Social Sciences*
  • Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 1.67+
*Learners may select a course in Arabic (CARB), American Sign Language (CASL), Chinese (CCHN), French (CFRE), or Spanish (CSPN) as part of the Electives - Humanities category. However, an online placement test is required; visit the Department’s website for details.

To graduate, you must successfully complete, within your official time span, the requirements from the year you registered in the program.
 
Required Courses
  • CSSH 105 Critical Thinking
  • CSSH 205 Academic Writing and Research
Electives – Group A: Humanities (select 2)
 
Students may select a course in Arabic (CARB), American Sign Language (CASL), Chinese (CCHN), French (CFRE), or Spanish (CSPN) as part of this category. However, an online placement test is required; visit the Department’s website for details.
  • CACS 100 Ideas That Shape the World I
  • CACS 210 Ideas: Antiquity
  • CENG 110 Literatures Across Borders
  • CENG 208 Introduction to Non-Fiction
  • CHIS 104 Ten Days That Shook The World
  • CHIS 105 Inventing Popular Culture
  • CHIS 106 Technology, Warfare and Social Change
  • CHIS 107 Colonization, Colonialism and Independence
  • CPHL 101 Plato and the Roots of Western Philosophy
  • CPHL 201 Problems in Philosophy
  • CPHL 333 Philosophy of Human Nature
  • CPHL 366 Existentialism and Art and Culture
Electives – Group B: Social Sciences (select 2)
  • CCRM 100 Introduction to Canadian Criminal Justice
  • CCRM 102 Introduction to Criminology
  • CECN 104 Introductory Microeconomics
  • CECN 204 Introductory Macroeconomics
  • CEUS 102 Environment and Sustainability
  • CEUS 202 Sustaining the City's Environments
  • CGEO 131 Energy, Earth and Ecosystems
  • CGEO 151 Location, Location, Location
  • CPOG 100 People, Power and Politics
  • CPOG 110 Power and Influence in Canadian Politics
  • CPPA 101 Cdn Public Administration I: Institutions
  • CPPA 102 Cdn Public Administration II: Processes
  • CPSY 102 Introduction to Psychology I
  • CPSY 202 Introduction to Psychology II
  • CSOC 105 Introduction to Sociology
  • CSOC 107 Sociology of the Everyday
  • CSSH 100 Inquiry and Problem-Solving
  • CSSH 102 Learning and Development Strategies
  • CSSH 301 Research Design and Qualitative Method
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