People Under the Microscope

What kinds of questions are you asking from your education?

The subject matter of the social sciences is people – all human thoughts and actions in life, all human experiences and expressions of life. The social scientific method of studying people is empirical, combining both logic and systematic observation, in contrast to the humanities. We stand on the shoulders of all the great thinkers, scientists, and actors who have shaped human cultures, and are accountable to them, to our contemporaries, and to future generations.

Hear from a Providence Social Science Graduate

Stephanie Kroeker graduated from Providence University College in 2008 with a B.A. in Social Sciences. She then worked as a domestic violence counsellor in a women's shelter, until deciding to pursue a Master's degree in Gender Studies at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. Just before leaving for her further studies in the fall of 2011, she reflected on what studying social sciences at Providence had done for her.

Anthropology is the scientific study of people in the context of their whole culture, society, and history, and the collective forces that shape human life and behaviour.
Psychology is the scientific study of what happens within the individual person, his or her mental and emotional processes, and other internal sources of human life and behaviour.
Sociology is the scientific study of what happens between two or more people, the social structures and norms of groups and society, and other external influences on human life and behaviour.

If you want to develop your critical understandings and appreciations of human nature, interaction, and culture through the examination of social scientific theories, the use of social scientific methods, and the analysis of social scientific data then you will find this major fulfilling. This program is designed to equip students with a broad understanding of human life and relationships, an awareness of methods, topics, and trends in the social sciences, and an advanced ability to think analytically, critically, and creatively.

Click here to learn more about the Social Sciences Program.

What courses will I take?

Courses for the Social Sciences program are many and varied. You can get a good idea of what you'll learn by checking out our Courses page.

Who will teach me?

Our learned faculty are keen to help guide you through the process of earning your B.A. Degree and are recognized experts in their field. Learn more about the Faculty.

What can I do with a Social Sciences Major?

There are a variety of ways you can utilize your degree. From Graduate Studies to Counselling to Civil Service, the possibilities for applying the knowledge you will gain are only limited by you! Click here to learn more about potential Career Paths.