Key Information
Students in the International Year One: Social Science program will complete three terms of studies at WesternIC and upon successful completion of the program will progress to their second year of studies towards a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the Faculty of Social Science at Western University.
Social Science at Western is one of the largest Social Science faculties in Canada and is known for blending critical inquiry with real-world learning as students explore complex global issues. As a research-intensive university, students can expect high-quality instruction and the opportunity to interact with world class researchers. Through course work and extracurricular activities, Western Social Science develops graduates prepared with a variety of skills to adapt to the rapidly changing global environment.
Duration
Three Terms
Intakes
September, January, May
Location
Western University
Your Direct Pathway to the Faculty of Science at Western University
Social Science Program Options
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Economics is a social science devoted to the study of scarcity, and how individuals, organizations, and governments make choices. Economics at Western allows students to interact with faculty involved in cutting edge research like health and environmental economics.
Western Psychology offers opportunities to search for clues about why we behave the way we do in our biology, feelings, thought processes and social experience. Utilizing multiple research strategies, students will seek a scientific understanding of behaviour at varies levels ranging from micro (brain functioning, genes, hormones, drugs) to macro (peer groups, culture).
Western Sociology is known for making real world impact with unique strengths in social inequality, population dynamics, and quantitative methods. Sociology looks at a wide range of issues from environmentalism to religious traditions, gender and social class with the focus on the development of many important skills such as qualitative and quantitative analysis and the presentation of ideas and data.
Social Science Program Structure
During the International Year One: Social Science program, you will study courses that introduce you to a wide range of disciplines. Below is a sample of the courses that you might take during the program:
- Introduction to Consumer Behaviour and Human Resources
- Introduction to Accounting and Finance
- Methods of Finite Mathematics
- Methods of Matrix Algebra
- Calculus I
- Calculus II for the Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Computer Science Fundamentals I
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Psychology as a Natural Science
- Psychology as a Social Science
- Data Science Concepts
- Society and You
Progression Requirements
You will progress into the second year of studies towards a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the Faculty of Social Science at Western University with 10 one-term classes (5.0 courses) toward your degree upon successful completion of the International Year One: Social Science program if you meet the following requirements:
- A minimum overall cumulative average of 60%
- Completion of 10 one-term classes (5.0 courses) in the WesternIC International Year One: Social Science program
Each program of study will have specific course requirements for progression to year two modules. WesternIC Student Success Advisors will support your course planning to ensure you are meeting prerequisites to progress to your intended program of study.