Table Of Contents2

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Acknowledgments Who did what ?

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Introduction What is Sociology?

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Sociology Faculty

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Sociology Program Major and Minor Requirements Requirements for a Major Requirements for a Minor Courses in other departments accepted as Requirements of Major or Minor Sociology Major and Minor Checklist Course Options: Experiential and Individual Learning

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Sociology Courses

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Degree Planning

19-22 Expectations Grading Behaviour Academic Integrity Citations

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Advice for Group Projects

Table Of Contents3

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Graduate Studies List of Universities

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Resources For Students Work-Op Program Professors Library Sociology Students' Union The Writing Centre The Math Learning Centre Financial Aid Counselling Services Services For Aboriginal Students Centre Vancouver Island University Students' Union

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SOCI 499 Field Placement Information & Agreement Form

Acknowledgments4

This is the third Sociology Student Handbook, and has seen input by a long list of students who have laboured to collect information, canvas student and faculty opinion, write sections, and create the document you are reading. Our hope is that this handbook will be useful and relevant to students taking sociology courses or deciding to major or minor in the discipline.

I want to personally thank each of the students who have contributed time and energy to the project – without your efforts this handbook would not exist. Over the years the student contributors (usually through Work-Op positions) have included: Shaunessy Hutchen-Lay, Angus Galbraith, Kelsey MacLean, Lauren Tognela, Eric Ross, Bev Hampson, Ryan Butler, Brandie Reimer, Laura Valentich, and Daniela Zuzunaga. This year, Carly Eldstrom was responsible for the updates to this version.

Special kudos go to Ryan, Brandie and Laura for excellent work down the stretch to add info and format the handbook’s first edition, and to Ryan for the back cover photograph. Thanks to Sylvie Lafrenière for providing front cover photos (photo credit goes to Roxane Lafrenière).

Needless to say, this is a living document, and we want it to be useful and reflect the priorities of the students who read it. So if you have suggestions for content or information that should be in the handbook but is not, please let any sociology faculty member or your student representative know, and we’ll put that into our discussions for next year’s edition.

~ Jerry Hinbest

This sociology student handbook is intended to help you throughout your university career by providing important information and helpful suggestions. While this handbook is primarily aimed at Sociology Majors and Minors, anyone taking any sociology course will benefit from reading it. By answering some of the most commonly asked questions and providing you with the information and tools necessary to succeed in your academic pursuits, we hope to make your time with the VIU Sociology Department a fun and exciting experience with as little stress as possible (but there are always those pesky exams).

What is Sociology?

A very commonly asked question in Introduction to Sociology classes is “What is sociology?” So if you’re wondering that right now, you are not alone. Sociology is, quite simply, the study of people in groups, or “society” (also the etymology of the word). The easiest way to understand what sociology is about is to first look at some questions that sociologists try to answer.

Introduction5

Introduction6

Sociology helps answer these questions by studying social life, social change, social interaction, and social inequality. In sociology classes you will use many perspectives to make connections between your individual life and larger social events. The challenge is to see how we are influenced by social forces, and how we are agents and participants in the quest for social change.

Another common question is “What is the difference between psychology and sociology?” While both disciplines seek to explain aspects of human behaviour, there are differences and some overlaps. Psychology is primarily focused on the individual, whereas sociology is focused on group dynamics, institutions, societal structures, and the influences of these larger phenomena on the individual, and vice versa.

Multiculturalism

Race and

Ethnicity

Immigration Globalization

Media

Communication

Social Media

Ethnocentrism

Gender

Masculinities

Sexualities

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Members of the Department of Sociology teach a variety of courses within the disciplines and in other departments within the Faculty of Social Science like Global Studies, Liberal Studies and Criminology.

Course When course is usualy offered Major? Minor?

SOCI 111 Every semester and summer session.

SOCI 209 Usually every semester and summer session.

SOCI 250 Every year, usually in September.Also taught as SSID 250.Students may take CRIM 220, PSYC 204, or SSID 250 in lieu of SOCI 250.

SOCI 310 Every other year.Next offered January 2017.Prerequisite is SOCI 209.

Either 310

or 312

Either 310

or 312

SOCI 312every other year.

Next offered January 2016.Prerequisite is SOCI 209.

SOCI 350Every other year, usually in January.Next offered in January 2016 as SSID 350.Students may take CRIM 350, PSYC 304 or SSID 350 in lieu of SOCI 350.Prerequisite is SOCI 250 or equivalent.

Either 350 or

351

SOCI 351

Every other year, usually in September.Next offered September 2017.Students may take CRIM 351, or PSYC 300A in lieu of SOCI 351.Prerequisites are SOCI 111 or SOCI 112 and one of SOCI 250, CRIM 220, PSYC 204 or SSID 250. One of Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, or Applications of Mathematics 11.

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MAJOR AND MINOR REQUIREMENTS

Once you decide to Major or Minor in Sociology, or any other discipline, it is very important to learn what the requirements are for your degree. While there is significant flexibility in which courses you take there are still requirements. It is worthwhile to know what is required and plan early. Several of the required courses for a major or minor in sociology are only offered every other year. You can use the following table as a quick reference for required courses and when they are offered.

Note: This information should not be construed as a contract to offer courses at particular times. It reflects current scheduling practices in the department, and is provided to help students plan their degree completion in a timely fashion. Course scheduling may be changed at any time, without notice, to better meet the needs of students and availability of faculty. This information does NOT override the information in the official VIU calendar.

* All required Year 1 & 2 courses must have a minimum average grade of “C+” with no grade lower than “C” in each course.

** SSID 250, CRIM 220 , PSYC 204

Requirements for A Major

9Requirements for A Major

Students must fulfill all the Institutional B.A. degree requirements, including Degree English Requirements and courses listed below:

Years 1 and 2 * Credits

SOCI 111 - Introduction to Sociology 3

SOCI 209 - Social Inequality 3

SOCI 250 - Intro to Sociological Research Methods or equivalent ** 3

Plus two additional lower-level SOCI courses 6

Years 3 and 4 Credits

SOCI 310 - Foundations of Social Theory or,SOCI 312 - Contemporary Sociological Theory

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Select one * of the following courses:SOCI 350 - Qualitative ResearchSOCI 351 - Quantitative Research & AnalysisCRIM 350 - Qualitative Research MethodsCRIM 351 - Quantitative Research MethodsPSYC 300A - Statistical Methods in Psychology IPSYC 304 - Qualitative Research Methods in PsychologySSID 350 - Qualitative Research

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Note: The above courses require a minimum grade of “C” in each course.

A minimum of twenty-four additional credits of Sociology courses numbered 300 & above.Note: Up to nine of the required twenty-four minimum credits may be taken as experiential

learning options SOCI 391, SOCI 392, SOCI 393, or SOCI 499.Note: Up to twelve of the required twenty-four minimum credits may be taken as some

combination of experiential learning options or courses in other departments that are defined as suitable, as noted below.

Note: Up to nine of the required twenty-four minimum credits may be taken from course in other departments. Please check the list below.

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*Students can not receive credit for more than one of SOCI 350, SSID 350, CRIM 350, or PSYC 304. Students may not receive credit in more than one of SOCI 351, CRIM 351, or PSYC 300A. Note: Many upper-level Sociology courses are offered on a three–year rotation. You are encouraged to review the Sociology Department's course scheduling page for expected course dates. Note: Equivalent-to-Sociology courses from other departments noted above cannot be counted as credit in both Sociology and the above disciplines.

Years 1 and 2 * Credits

SOCI 111 - Introduction to Sociology 3

SOCI 209 - Social Inequality 3

SOCI 250 - Intro to Sociological Research Methods or equivalent ** 3

Plus two additional lower-level SOCI courses 6

Requirements for A Minor

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* All required Year 1 & 2 courses must have a minimum average grade of “C+” with no grade lower than “C” in each course.

** SSID 250, CRIM 220 , PSYC 204

Requirements for A Minor

Students must fulfill all the Institutional B.A. degree requirements, including Degree English Requirements and courses listed below:

Years 3 and 4 Credits

SOCI 310 - Foundations of Social Theory or,SOCI 312 - Contemporary Sociological Theory 3

A minimum of fifteen additional credits of Sociology courses numbered 300 & above.Note: Up to three of the required fifteen minimum credits may be taken as experiential

learning options (SOCI 391 or SOCI 499).Note: Up to three of the required fifteen minimum credits may be taken from courses in

other departments. Please check the departmental website or with the Department Chair for a current list of courses, or check with the Department Chair to determine other suitable courses within these areas.

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Please declare your Major or Minor as soon as possible.

Sociology Program11

ANTH 304 - Anthropology of Virtual Space ANTH 312 - Medical Anthropology ANTH 315 - Field Research MethodsANTH 316 - The Anthropology of HomelessnessANTH 324 - Food and CultureANTH 334 - Anthropology of Ritual and Belief ANTH 335 - Ethnicity in CanadaANTH 390D - Issues in Anth: Arab Women in Middle EastANTH 415 - The Anthropology of ProgressANTH 418 - Researching CommunityANTH 419 - Globalizing Culture: A Critical PerspectiveGEOG 324 - Research Methods in Geography GEOG 340 - Urban SystemsGEOG 344 - Urban Social Geography GEOG 352 - Managing Natural and Social CapitalGLST 390 - Globalization: An Interdisciplinary InquiryGLST 391 - Responses to Globalization GLST 490 - Selected Topics in Global Studies GLST 491 - Applied Seminar in Global Studies PHIL 370 - Philosophy & Social Science

COURSES IN OTHER DEPARTMENTS ACCEPTED AS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR OR MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY

PHIL 430 - Political Philosophy PHIL 448 – Selected TopicsPOLI 301 - Implementing Human RightsPOLI 330 - Comparative Public PolicyPOLI 340 - Equality, Freedom, Authority: Modern Political Thought POLI 345 - Democratic Theory & Practice POLI 360 - Canadian Federalism and Public Policy)POLI 440 - Contemporary Themes in Political Thought PSYC 331 - Social Psychology PSYC 332 - Community PsychologyPSYC 340 - Interpersonal Communication WOST 305 -Foundations of Feminist Thought 1 WOST 306 - Foundations of Feminist ThoughtⅡWOST 400 - Feminist Theories WOST 401 - Feminist Research Methodologies

Additional courses may be accepted. If you have one that you think might be appropriate, ask the Department Chair about it.

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SOCIOLOGY MAJOR & MINOR CHECKLIST

Sociology Program13

Sociology Courses14

Sociology Courses15

Sociology Courses16

Sociology Courses17

If the course you are interested in is not offered , talk to the chair about options fordirected studies.

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Degree Advisor

Students who are completing their first year of programs and have the intention of completing degrees at VIU are encouraged to speak with a degree advisor. Advisors are there to help you choose courses and to make sure you meet graduation requirements. Please declare your Major or Minor as soon as possible. It helps us to know what courses we need to offer. You can change it anytime.

Students are encouraged to meet with their BA Upper Level Advisor upon completion of 24 credits to complete a Record Degree Program (RDP) to declare their Major/Minors. You need to meet with your degree advisor to accomplish this.

Bachelor of Arts (all Majors and Minors) Degree Advisors are:

Robert RigganPhone: 250-753-3245, Local 2603Building: 355 Room: 305E-mail: Robert.Riggan@viu.ca

Lynda PattersonPhone: 250-753-3245, Local 2178Building: 355 Room: 307E-mail: Lynda.Patterson@viu.ca

Please note that the VIU Goal Planning System (GPS) helps you to look at options but is not an official declaration of your Major/Minors. It is a useful tool for degree planning and your degree advisor can show you how to access it and use it.

Goal Planning System

Marginal performance with minimally adequate work, barely at a passing level. The work shows serious flaws in content, organization or style of written (or verbal) work. The work shows poor comprehension of the subject, and minimal involvement in required work. The work shows poor use of research and existing literature. The work may show poor use of grammar, poor spelling, incorrect formatting, and may demonstrate problems with writing. Talk to your instructor –they are willing to help you improve your work!

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Many students think that they deserve an “A” for meeting the minimum requirements of an assignment. Unfortunately, just like in the outside world, if you do the minimum, you get rewarded with the minimum – you pass (or collect your pay cheque). If you want to get higher grades, you have to exceed the minimum expectations, just as in the outside world; if you want to get a promotion, you have to do your work extremely well, not just “adequately”.

Outstanding performance and exceptional work. The content, organization and style of the work are all at a high level of comprehension of the subject, and the work demonstrates excellent writing (or verbal presentation), critical thinking, and the use of research and existing literature where appropriate. The work demonstrates sound critical thinking processes, innovative ideas and shows personal engagement with the topic. The work far exceeds minimum expectations in all areas. Grammar, writing, spelling and formatting are all excellent.

The work is good and has no major weaknesses. The writing or verbal presentation is clear and explicit; coverage of the topic is good and the work demonstrations good comprehension. The work shows good use of existing knowledge on the subject, including research and existing literature. Grammar, writing, spelling and formatting are done well.

Satisfactory performance and adequate work. Shows fair comprehension of the subject but has some deficiencies in content, style and/or organization of course material. Adequate use of research and existing literature. Grammar, writing, spelling and formatting meet minimum requirements. Talk to your instructor about what will move your work up to the next level.

Characteristics of work in the A range (A-, A, or A+):

Characteristics of work in the A range (A-, A, or A+): Characteristics of work in the B range (B-, B, or B+):

Characteristics of work in the C range (C-, C, or C+):

Characteristics of work in the “D” range

Failing work. Does not meet most, or any, of the minimum expectations. The works does not meet expectations for grammar, spelling, formatting and writing. Talk to your instructor – it’s likely he or she is willing to help you to succeed, if you are willing to put in the work.Students can also be given an “Incomplete” where their mark is pending on work that has yet to be handed in.

Characteristics of work in the “F” range

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As a discipline, sociology is constantly questioning authority. Sociology students are expected to do the same, but they must do so in a respectful way. Students are encouraged to participate in classroom discussions and share their perspectives, but respect to professors and other students is the most important thing. The classroom provides an opportunity to hear opinions that may be different than your own. Be willing to listen to new ideas and challenge yourself to see things in a new light. You may not change your stance, but you can be open to the possibility.

If someone has been insensitive or disrespectful to you, first try talking to that person about what made you uncomfortable. If the issue cannot be resolved with that person, bring the problem to your professor. If the issue is with your professor, you can talk to them about it in office hours or schedule an appointment with the Department Chair.

Vancouver Island University has a policy in place to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn in an environment free of harassment. You can read more about this policy at https://www2.viu.ca/disabilityservices/pdfs/PersonalHarassmentPolicy.pdf.

The Human Rights and Respectful Workplace Director is available to all members of the VIU community for consultation regarding issues of discrimination and harassment. Their website is https://www2.viu.ca/humanrights/.

Contact Katrin Roth von Szepesbéla - Director, Human Rights and Respectful Workplace250-740-6430 or Katrin.RothvonSzepesbela@viu.ca

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The university is a diverse and tolerant place, but academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. The most common form of academic dishonesty is plagiarism, which is defined as “the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own”. Anything that you submit must be your own original work, and any thoughts or ideas that are not your own must be properly cited according to the conventions of APA or ASA style. The consequences of plagiarism can be severe so be sure to learn the proper way to give credit for the work of others.

VIU's policy on plagiarism and the associated disciplinary procedures can be found in the Student Academic Code of Conduct at https://www2.viu.ca/calendar/generalinformation/generalregulations.asp#codeofconduct. Students are obligated to adhere to these rules.

Refer to the VIU Student Code of Conduct, linked in the above section. Our department's requirements for student conduct are as follows.

• Arrive to class on time.• Notify your professor if you must leave early, or will be arriving late.• Participate in all activities required for the course. Students are responsible for all academic work that is missed during absences.• Take responsibility for your own learning and act with professional integrity.• Show respect for everybody in the classroom.• Listen to the lecture and be engaged in the material.• Come to class prepared to participate in classroom discussions.• Keep up with all required readings and be able to comment on them.• Laptops are only permitted at the professor's discretion.• Do not chat with other students or exchange notes while the professor is talking.• Turn off your cell phone and put it away.• Adhere to all aspects of academic integrity at all times (see above).• The professor will have rules that are specific to their own classes. Learn what these are for each of your courses.

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Citing your sources (any outside information) is an important part of every academic paper. Learning how to cite consistently is both an academic requirement and a part of what you will be marked on. The sociology department accepts citations that are formatted according to APA or ASA style. Other styles of formatting and citation, such as MLA or Chicago, may be accepted at the professor's discretion.

The American Sociological Association requires ASA style in their journals. It is not as widely used as APA, but it is always accepted in the sociology department. The Purdue Online Writing Lab is again a great resource for learning how to use this style. Go to https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/583/01/.

The American Sociological Association's website has more information on ASA style, as well as other helpful information for sociology graduates. Check out http://www.asanet.org.

The American Psychological Association's style is the most common within the discipline of sociology. It can be memorized with practice. The department recommends the Online Writing Lab by Purdue University for all queries related to APA style. Access this at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/.

For more information, please go to APA's style at http://www.apastyle.org.

Advice For Group Projects

23Whether you love them, hate them, or just don’t care, you are going to get to do them. A group project can be the most stressful project you will ever do, or they can be the easiest. It all depends on the group dynamics (good old sociology). So here are some tips to help you with your group projects.

Exchange contact information

Do this first thing after you have established who is in your group. Email is the most common method because everyone has an email account and you can easily send files and information to everyone; although not everyone actually checks their e-mail. For some groups it may work better to use Facebook, or even to exchange phone numbers. Establish what works best for your group.

Meet earlySet up a time when you can all meet to discuss the project as soon as possible after you have formed your group. Don’t try to meet for the first time a week before it’s due. Group projects can often take more time than a project you do alone, as communication can be very time consuming (this means the typical student procrastination can be really problematic).

Clearly define who is doing what

During that first meeting you should try to establish what each member of the group is good at, and what they enjoy doing. Decide who is going to do which part of the project and make sure everything that needs to be done is being done by someone, and each person knows what they is responsible for. Research has shown that when tasks and expectations are clearly defined people are more likely to do them.

Set DeadlinesMost group projects require one person to send something to another person for the second person to do their part. It’s a big problem if the first person sends the information the day before the project is due. For example, someone in your group is likely going to be doing the final written component of the project and/or a Power Point presentation and they needs time to do that. Set clear deadlines on the different components of your project so that everyone has enough time to do what they need to do.

CommunicateDon’t stop communicating. Keep in touch with your group members through whatever method of communication you have established. Try to have face to face meetings as needed. Communication is different in face to face interactions than it is through a computer or telephone. Research has shown that groups collaborating on a project benefit from combining direct and indirect communication methods.

Check each other’s workTry to get everything done a couple of days before the final deadline so that each member of the group can review what others have done. This serves to both reassure everyone that the work is satisfactory to them and it will improve your final mark by allowing people a chance to notice mistakes others may have made. If your group has to give a presentation this will also make the presentation, easier and flow more smoothly. When each person knows the entirety of the project it is easier to transition from one person to the next.

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Vancouver Island University has a number of employment opportunities available for students. This includes research assistant positions. These positions provide students with valuable experience in a variety of jobs on and off campus. For further information go to VIU’s Co-operative Education website; http://www.viu.ca/coop/students/index.asp

Many new students are afraid to talk to their professors, or think that their professors don’t want to be bothered by students. There’s no reason to be afraid of your professors, and they are generally more than happy to take time to talk to students, especially during office hours. The small class sizes at VIU means that it is possible to get to know your professors and spend time talking to them one–on-one.

The most obvious reason to talk to a professor outside of class time is to get help with your coursework, and that is a very good reason. This includes, but is not limited to, difficulties with the material, clarification of expectations regarding an assignment, and suggestions of articles and books related to your project (Note: this should never replace, only enhance, your own research). Another good reason to talk to a professor outside of class is to discuss a topic from class in more detail. Professors have spent their lives thinking about specific topics and they’re usually very happy when someone wants to know more.

Some students are also worried about talking to professors they don’t have classes with. You’ll generally find that professors are willing to talk to any and all students during their office hours. Professors from other departments can often give you valuable insight into projects you are working on, or offer suggestions of articles or books you should read. Just because you are in sociology does not mean that a psychology, history, political science, or geography professor can’t help you. Having conversations with professors from any department is a simple yet effective way to enhance your learning at VIU.

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It can also be beneficial to discuss the projects you’re working on with fellow students, even students from other departments. You may find that one of your peers can suggest articles or books that would be useful for your project. For example, if you are working a project about racial inequality there are probably several anthropology and psychology students that could offer some valuable insight. Just because you’re in a sociology class does not mean that psychology articles are not useful.

It is not cheating to talk to other students and get ideas, just write your own paper.

It’s the Library. Learn it, use it, and love it.

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The Library is an incredible resource that is freely available to all VIU students. Remember, just because many things are on the Internet does not mean that everything is. The library offers many services to students, including books(e-books and print books not available online) video, and music (through loans and streaming), equipment loans, and the online journal databases. The library also provides Refworks access, as well as free courses on useful software.

If you have any questions about how to use the library, talk to a librarian. They are all very friendly and willing to help you, or you can join a tour. For more information about library facilities, programs, and hours, visit their web page: http://www.viu.ca/library/

The Sociology Students' Union is a student club with a course union designation. It is led by sociology majors and minors to serve all students taking a course in sociology. The SSU's mandate is to provide a balance of academic support, charitable and community initiatives, and social opportunities. This dynamic group has an impact within the Department of Sociology, the Faculty of Social Sciences, and the university as a whole. Regular meetings are held throughout the fall and winter semester. The SSU loves to host events and contests and is always open to student ideas. Your Sociology Students' Union Executive Director for the 2015/2016 year is Carly Eldstrom. The SSU's email address is sociology.club@viusu.ca, and Carly can be contacted directly at carlye@stumail.viu.ca.

Finding a group of like-minded people in your classes can be very beneficial to your university career. A lot of topics that are discussed in sociology classes are not the best topics for discussion over the dinner table. Having a group of fellow students that you can discuss topics such as politics, religion, the economy, and stratification with can greatly enhance your learning and understanding of course material.

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Many sociology students struggle with math and statistics courses. Fortunately there’s a wonderful place called the Math Learning Center located in building 360, room 303. The Math Learning Center provides peer tutoring for those who need a little extra help. More information including hours of operation can be found on their website: http://www.viu.ca/mathcentre/index.asp

What student couldn’t use a little bit of financial aid? You may very well be eligible for one of several forms of financial aid available through VIU. There are a number of scholarships, awards, and bursaries available to students. Some academic years scholarships go un-awarded because no eligible students applied, so what have you got to lose by applying? In addition to these funds, many students may be eligible for other forms of financial aid, including student loans.To learn more about the options available and what you are eligible for visit the financial aid office located in building 200, or visit their website: http://www.viu.ca/FinancialAid/index.asp

VIU provides counselling services for the student population. If you are struggling with any issue, whether it’s school related or not, touch base with the counselling department in building 200 and set up an appointment to talk to one of the qualified members of their staff. Their phone number is 250-740-6416. Further information about the counselling program can be obtained through their website: http://www.viu.ca/counselling/

The Writing Centre is located on the fourth floor of the library, and is an excellent resource for students at all levels. Book a tutorial, or use the drop-in hours to have an instructor look over your paper, help develop a thesis, or work with you on grammatical issues. Instructors at the writing centre are helpful and friendly, and while they won’t do the work for you, they will definitely give you the tools to help your writing improve. They are willing to work with you at any point in the writing process, so if you are having trouble getting started, wrapping up, or any point in between, this is a useful resource for students. Take advantage of it. http://www.viu.ca/writingcentre/index.asp

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VIU Students' Union (VIUSU) provides many services to students, including extended medical and dental care, discounted bus passes, a book swap. VIUSU also puts on a number of special events on and off campus for VIU students. VIUSU is there by the students and for the students. You are student so visit them in person in building 193 or visit their website: http://www.viusu.ca/

Shq’apthut – A Gathering Place on the Nanaimo campus is staffed by a Services for Aboriginal Students team that supports Aboriginal students to succeed in achieving their academic goals, as well as assisting continuing students to achieve academic success while attending VIU. The staff is available to provide a number of services to students, including counselling services, links to community services, and employment information. The Services, for aboriginal students office is located in building 170, and more information can be found online at http://www.viu.ca/fnss/

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When looking at graduate programs it is useful to consider a university’s areas of specialization. It is also important to look at the research interests of the department’s faculty at the university – they may have research areas that are not department specializations.

British Columbia• University of British Columbia: M.A. and Ph.D.

http://www.soci.ubc.ca/• University of Simon Fraser: M.A. and Ph.D.

http://www.sfu.ca/sociology/graduate_studies/index.html• University of Victoria: M.A. and Ph.D.

http://www.uvic.ca/socialsciences/sociology/graduate/

Alberta• University of Alberta: M.A. and Ph.D.

http://www.sociology.ualberta.ca/GraduatePrograms.aspx• University of Calgary: M.A. and Ph.D.

http://soci.ucalgary.ca/graduate• University of Lethbridge: M.A.

http://www.uleth.ca/fas/soc/grad.html

Saskatchewan• University of Regina: M.A.

http://www.uregina.ca/gradstudies/calendar/programs/soc_studies.shtml• University of Saskatchewan: M.A. and Ph.D.

http://artsandscience.usask.ca/sociology/

Manitoba• University of Manitoba: M.A. and Ph.D.

http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/sociology/grad/index.html

Ontario• Brock University: M.A.

https://www.brocku.ca/socialjustice/• Carleton University: M.A. and Ph.D.

http://www2.carleton.ca/socanth/sociology/• Lakehead University: M.A.

http://sociology.lakeheadu.ca/wp/?pg=36• Laurentian University: M.A.

www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/Departments/Sociology/

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• McMaster University: M.A. and Ph.D.http://www.sociology.mcmaster.ca/graduate-programs

• Queen’s University: M.A. and Ph.D.http://www.queensu.ca/sociology/?q=programs/graduate

• University of Guelph: M.A. and Ph.D.http://www.sociology.uoguelph.ca/graduate/index.htm

• University of Ottawa: M.A. and Ph.D.http://www.socialsciences.uottawa.ca/soc/eng/graduate_program.asp

• University of Toronto: M.A. and Ph.D.http://know.soc.utoronto.ca/index.php

• University of Waterloo: M.A. and Ph.D.http://sociology.uwaterloo.ca/graduate.html

• Wilfrid Laurier University: M.A.http://www.wlu.ca/homepage.php?grp_id=176

• Windsor University: M.A. and Ph.D.http://www.uwindsor.ca/socanth

• The University of Western Ontario: M.A. and Ph.D.http://sociology.uwo.ca/Grad/

• York University: M.A. and Ph.D.http://www.arts.yorku.ca/soci/grad/intro.html

Quebec• Concordia University: M.A.

http://socianth.concordia.ca/• McGill University: M.A. and Ph.D.

http://www.mcgill.ca/sociology/grad/• Université Laval: M.A. and Ph.D.

http://www.soc.ulaval.ca/• Université de Montréal: M.A. and Ph.D.

http://socio.umontreal.ca/accueil/• Université du Québec à Montréal: M.A. and Ph.D.

http://www.sociologie.uqam.ca/

Nova Scotia• Acadia University: M.A.

http://sociology.acadiau.ca/Graduate_Programme.html• Dalhousie University: M.A. and Ph.D.

http://sociologyandsocialanthropology.dal.ca/Graduate%20Programme/

New Brunswick• University of New Brunswick: M.A. and Ph.D.

http://www.unbf.ca/arts/Soci/graduate_programme.php

Newfoundland• Memorial University of Newfoundland: M.A. and Ph.D.

http://www.mun.ca/soc/graduate/

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Graduate Study

Graduate Study