Social Science is the scientific approach to the study of people, societies, cultures, and institutions. The social science program prepares you for success in University studies. You will explore and explain human behaviour, social relationships, and institutions, in terms of functions, power, and perception.
Heritage College Social Science graduates will be able to: distinguish the main subject-specific and multi-disciplinary facts, notions and concepts related to the following subjects of study:
Research skills, Writing skills, Analytic skills
Critical thinking, assessing sources of knowledge
A broad set of knowledge for understanding human behaviours and our current and historical relationship to our cultural, political, physical, and social environment.
As a graduate of the Social Science program, you will be well prepared to pursue any Social Science university program that you are interested in. Some of your choices include programs such as; journalism, social work, criminology, commerce, environmental studies, law, education, urban planning, policy, and child studies, just to name a few.
The social science program was an eye-opening journey for me, and helped me realize my specific interests. It allows you to sample many diverse disciplines, as well as have the freedom to explore subjects deeper through electives. The amazing professors support you through the entire process, and make classes an enthusiastic and interactive experience. Overall I feel that I have been given the proper tools to face the next chapter of my life, university.
Elsa van Blokland
2020 Graduate in Social Science
Social Science was a last minute decision for me, but it's one of the best one I've made in my life! Thanks to a great variety of classes and passionate professors, I figured out what I want to do with my life and me some of the most amazing people in it.
Shannon Vezina
2019 Graduate in Social Science