Program Overview

Program Brochure 2024-25
General Studies in Social Science
Application deadline

March 1 for Fall Semester / Nov. 1 for Winter Semester

Minimum admission requirements

Quebec Secondary School Diploma or a level of education that is deemed equivalent by the College.

Prerequisites

Sec IV Cultural, Social and Technical Math 4 (563414 or 063414)


For the math profile: Math Sec V SN/TS

About the Program

The general profile of the Social Science program allows students the greatest amount of flexibility when selecting social science courses. It provides you with a strong background in the seven social science disciplines that will allow you to pursue studies in many programs at university and allows you to explore the social sciences before making a commitment to a particular subject or area of study. You can choose up to 8 concentration courses and can complete several university pre-requisites.

Teaching in our Social Science program is structured to ensure that courses complement each other. This coherence assures that what you are learning is both practical and purposeful while preparing you for university studies. Social Science is the study of human behaviour and social phenomena using a wide variety of both qualitative and quantitative methods. Social Science involves many bodies of knowledge including anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology. Through a variety of courses, students will have the opportunity to study human interactions with other individuals, groups, institutions, cultures and societies using the tools and methods of a social scientist.

In addition to traditional class lectures, teachers use a wide variety of teaching methods to keep classes interesting and dynamic. Multimedia, computer simulations, sources from current events and the news, and debating are all part of teaching and learning at Champlain College.

Profile of Students:

After graduating from the Social Science general profile, students are able to pursue studies at the university level  in any of the following disciplines, Anthropology, Communications, Education (Including Physical Education), English, Foreign Affairs, Geography, History, Industrial Resources, Journalism, Law, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Affairs, Religion, Sociology, Specialized Writing (Economics, History, Politics), Social Work.

You will learn to:

  • Communicate ideas clearly in written and oral formats.
  • Work effectively as a member of a group.
  • Use strategies that allow you to reach your short and long-term goals.
  • Develop comprehensive research skills.
  • Mathematics is available to students who want to meet certain university program entrance requirements. Some restrictions may apply.

General Studies in Social Science (With Math) Program Grids

For further information about English Certificate Holders and Non-Certificate Holders, please refer to the Law 14 (Bill 96) FAQ. Find a list of course descriptions here.

Program grids are subject to change.

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish
HumanitiesFrenchHumanitiesHumanities
FrenchPhysical Education Physical EducationPhysical Education
Introduction to Social ScienceQuantitative MethodsComplementaryComplementary
Introduction to World HistoryCalculus 1Qualitative MethodsFinal Integrative Research Project
Introduction to PsychologyIntroduction to EconomicsIntroduction to GeographyLevel 2 course
Linear Algebra and Vector GeometryOne of the following (Student Choice): 385-S01-LA, 381-S01-LA, 387-S01-LA, 401-S01-LAOne of the following (Student Choice): 201-SC2-LA, Level 1 course, Level 2 courseLevel 2 course
One of the following (Student Choice): 101-SHB-LA, Level 2 course
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish
HumanitiesFrenchHumanitiesHumanities
FrenchPhysical Education FrenchPhysical Education
Introduction to Social ScienceQuantitative MethodsPhysical EducationComplementary
Introduction to World HistoryCalculus 1Qualitative MethodsFinal Integrative Research Project
Introduction to PsychologyIntroduction to EconomicsIntroduction to GeographyLevel 2 course
Linear Algebra and Vector GeometryOne of the following (Student Choice): 385-S01-LA, 381-S01-LA, 387-S01-LA, 401-S01-LAOne of the following (Student Choice): 201-SC2-LA, Level 1 course, Level 2 courseLevel 2 course
One of the following (Student Choice): 101-SHB-LA, Level 2 course

General Studies in Social Science (Without Math) Program Grids

For further information about English Certificate Holders and Non-Certificate Holders, please refer to the Law 14 (Bill 96) FAQ. Find a list of course descriptions here.

Program grids are subject to change.

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish
HumanitiesFrenchHumanitiesHumanities
FrenchPhysical Education Physical EducationPhysical Education
Introduction to Social ScienceQuantitative MethodsComplementaryComplementary
Introduction to World HistoryIntroduction to GeographyQualitative MethodsFinal Integrative Research Project
Introduction to EconomicsOption Course – student choice between: 385-S01-LA, 381-S01-LA, 387-S01-LA, 401-S01-LALevel 2 Concentration Course (Student choice)One of the following (Student Choice): 360-QM2-LA, Level 2 course
Introduction to PsychologyLevel 2 Concentration Course (Student choice)One of the following (Student Choice): 101-SHB-LA, Level 1 course, Level 2 courseOne of the following (Student Choice): 360-QM2-LA, Level 2 course
Level 2 courseOne of the following (Student Choice): 360-QM2-LA, Level 2 course
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish
HumanitiesFrenchHumanitiesHumanities
FrenchPhysical Education FrenchPhysical Education
Introduction to Social ScienceQuantitative MethodsPhysical EducationComplementary
Introduction to World HistoryIntroduction to GeographyQualitative MethodsFinal Integrative Research Project
Introduction to EconomicsOption Course – student choice between: 385-S01-LA, 381-S01-LA, 387-S01-LA, 401-S01-LALevel 2 Concentration Course (Student choice)One of the following (Student Choice): 360-QM2-LA, Level 2 course
Introduction to PsychologyLevel 2 Concentration Course (Student choice)One of the following (Student Choice): 101-SHB-LA, Level 1 course, Level 2 courseOne of the following (Student Choice): 360-QM2-LA, Level 2 course
Level 2 courseOne of the following (Student Choice): 360-QM2-LA, Level 2 course

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