What is the difference between a Major, Minor, B.A., B.A. Honours, and B.A. Combined Honours?

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) students must choose a major subject of study called a Major.

Students can pursue a B.A. in Sociology or a B.A. in Anthropology (15.0 credits), a B.A. Honours in Sociology or a B.A. Honours in Anthropology (20.0 credits), or a B.A. Combined Honours in two subjects/Majors, where each Major has a set of requirements that must be met in order to graduate with a B.A. Combined Honours in Sociology or a B.A. Combined Honours in Anthropology (20 credits).

We also offer a Stream in Social Justice (2.0 credits) which is open to all students in Sociology Honours and Combined Honours programs.

If you are torn between several areas of interest or want to explore additional material that is related to your Major, then you could consider pursuing a Minor.

The Minor in Sociology is open to all undergraduate degree students in programs other than Sociology or the B.G.In.S. Stream or Specialization in Global Inequalities and Social Change. Students in any Anthropology major should select courses carefully if they wish to use courses from the major in their minor Sociology.

The Minor in Anthropology is open to all undergraduate degree students in programs other than Anthropology or the B.G.In.S. Stream or Specialization in Globalization, Culture and Power. Students in any Sociology major should select courses carefully if they wish to use courses from the major in their minor Anthropology.

The Minor in Community Engagement is open to all undergraduate degree students in any program. Students in any Sociology or Anthropology major should select courses carefully if they wish to use courses from the major in their minor.