Program Information
For more information, please call (514) 931-8731 ext. 1176.
SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM
The Dawson Social Science Program is a pre-university program. It
prepares students for university studies in the social sciences, as
well as law, education and administration by offering sequenced courses
in Anthropology, Biology, Business Administration, Classics, Economics,
English, French, Geography, History, Humanities, Math, Philosophy,
Political Science, Psychology, Religion and Sociology.
The Social Science Program goals are:
• to acquaint students with the principal concepts and practices in the
social science disciplines
• to help students develop an understanding of the scientific method and
the objectives and current methods of social science research
• to develop the language skills of the students so that they can communicate
at an appropriate level generally, and specifically, in the vocabulary of the
social sciences
• to equip the students with the capacity to establish relationships between
the principal elements and concepts of the social science disciplines
• to help students integrate the disciplinary knowledge into a coherent
framework.
The program seeks to develop in students the general abilities of
analysis, communication, study and research, and wider awareness.
PROGRAM PROFILES
Students in the Social Science Program enroll in either the General
Studies Profile or a specific thematic profile of study (Commerce,
Child Studies, International Business Studies, Law, Society and Justice, North-South
Studies, Psychology Profile, Travel and Tourism Studies).
In choosing any one of these options, students must follow a sequence
of courses that has been pre-planned to ensure that appropriate prerequisites
are included. In the General Studies Profile option, students must
take extra care to plan their program according to guidelines. The
thematic profiles consist of groups of pre-selected courses built around
a common theme. These groups of courses include the required Social
Science courses as well as courses related specifically to the profile
theme. Students in a thematic profile take their profile courses together.
All students who successfully meet the requirements for graduation
receive a DEC in Social Science whether they are in the General Studies
Profile or a thematic profile.
General Studies Profile 300.AA
The General Studies Profile is designed for students who
wish to explore a variety of subjects of their own choosing. Students
who enroll in this general program of study explore up to six social
science subjects to meet their specialized needs in preparation for
university studies. The choice of subjects and courses must be made
following the structure of the Social Science program.
Commerce Profile 300.AB
The Commerce Profile is a two-year pre-university profile within Social Science
designed for students interested in studying commerce, management, economics
or any business-related field in the social sciences at university.
This profile is structured so that students take the pertinent courses in mathematics,
business administration and economics that prepare them for university studies.
Commerce allows students to choose a variety of courses from different disciplines
in order to broaden their academic choices at university and help them develop
a wider understanding of social, economic and business issues. These courses
are central to the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary
for future studies and careers in diverse fields.
Child Studies Profile
300.AE
The Child Studies Profile curriculum includes courses in History, Psychology,
Sociology and Anthropology, and focuses on children and their role in the family
and society. It is designed for students who want to eventually pursue a career
that involves working with children. Students take part in fieldwork, as volunteers,
in their second and fourth semesters. Fieldwork placements include elementary
schools, scout troops, high schools and the Montreal Children’s Hospital.
International
Business Studies Profile 300.AH
The International Business Studies Profile involves courses in Economics, Business
Administration, Geography and Sociology. It is designed for Social Science
students interested in business, international affairs, multinational corporations
and global markets, Students explore, among other business issues, the consequences
of globalization and free trade agreements.
Law, Society and Justice Profile 330.AK
The Law, Society and Justice Profile offers a coordinated group of courses that examines
the relationship between law and society. It aims to provide students with
a broad social science background, while at the same time focusing on law-related
issues. It seeks to help students develop an understanding of the impact of
law on society, and of society on the law, from a multi-disciplinary perspective.
North-South
Studies Profile 300.AM
The North-South Studies Profile explores the living and working conditions
of the majority of the world’s population through specialized courses
in History, Economics, Political Science and Anthropology. Students in the
profile can choose to participate in a field trip to a Third World country,
usually in Central America. Before leaving, students learn Spanish, and prepare
for the trip through a specially designed course. During the trip, students
live with a host family, attend conferences, and participate in community projects.
Psychology Profile 300.AP
The Psychology Profile is structured to permit students to sample a number
of areas in Psychology. Students can choose from four different Psychology
courses, and are required to take a Human Biology course. They may also opt
to take a Statistics for Social Science course, which will serve them in
their university studies.
Travel and Tourism Studies Profile 300.AT
The Travel and Tourism Studies Profile aims to give students a better understanding
of the economic, social and cultural impact of contemporary travel and tourism
industries. It is designed for students who may want to pursue future studies
in Hospitality and Tourism, among other possibilities.
RELATED DISCIPLINES
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
- Secondary V Language of Instruction
- Secondary V Second Language
- Secondary IV Physical Science
- Secondary IV Mathematics
- Secondary IV History
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
(Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to complete remedial courses.)
- Mathematics 536 (or 526) is required for Commerce and for International Business Studies
APPLICATION DEADLINE
• March 1 (for Fall semester)
• November 1 (for Winter semester)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please call (514) 931-8731 ext. 1176. |
