Social Science

Students have the opportunity to explore how our society works including, but not limited to, the understanding of human evolution, how people vote, factors in economic growth, causes of war, religious rituals, human population trends, mental illnesses and cross-cultural awareness. This preparation combines studies in general education and social science disciplines. The program’s greatest advantage lies in the depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding that students acquire. Graduates of this program will be well prepared for university studies in broad range of fields related to Social Science, including Commerce.

This program is designed for students who wish to furthur their studies or pursue careers in fields such as Advertising, Anthropology, Broadcasting, Communications, Counselling, Criminal Justice, Ecology, Education, Environmental Studies, Economics, Geriatrics, History, Journalism, Labour Relations, Law, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Recreation, Social Work, Sociology, Urban Studies and other diverse areas of study. The Commerce profile allows students to continue in Accounting, Administration, Management, Marketing or other business-related fields.

Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:

The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.


*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.