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Social Science – General (Intermediate/Senior only) Print

The best preparation for teaching social sciences - general is a BA degree or equivalent Honours degree in anthropology, humanities, philosophy, psychology, social science and sociology. Courses can be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education adviser if necessary.

First Teaching Subject

Candidates must complete 36 credits as follows:

12 credits in introductory courses across two of the following fields of study - anthropology, humanities, philosophy, psychology, social science and sociology, such as:

AP/ANTH 1100 6.00
AP/SOCI 1010 6.00
HH/PSYC 1010 6.00
AP/PHIL 1000 6.00

Six credits that focus on methods of inquiry, research or methodology.

The remaining 18 credits must be taken at the 3000- or 4000-year level from a range of other courses in the fields of anthropology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, humanities and social science.

Second Teaching Subject

Candidates must complete 24 credits as follows:

12 credits in introductory courses across two of the following fields of study - anthropology, humanities, philosophy, psychology, social science and sociology, such as:

AP/ANTH 1100 6.00
AP/SOCI 1010 6.00
HH/PSYC 1010 6.00
AP/PHIL 1000 6.00

Six credits that focus on methods of inquiry, research or methodology.

The remaining six credits must be taken at the 3000- or 4000-year level from a range of other courses in the fields of anthropology, humanities, philosophy, psychology, social science and sociology.