Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Sociology] From Nipissing University

Academic Eligibility:

• Official transcripts from all institutions (domestic or international) previously or presently attended, secondary schools, colleges, and universities (Domestic and international applicants who have attended postsecondary institutions outside of North America must have their transcripts assessed (Credential Evaluation Report, including a Course-By-Course Analysis) by World Education Services.
• Completion of an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma with a minimum score of 5 or better in HL or SL English A: Literature or HL or SL English A: Language and Literature. 
• Graduate from a regionally accredited US secondary school and achieve a minimum score of 4 or better in Advanced Placement (AP) English Language & Composition or English Literature & Composition.
• Achieve a minimum grade of B in GCSE, IGCSE, or GCE Ordinary Level English Literature or English Language, a minimum grade of C in GCE A Level or AS Level or AICE or CAPE English or English Language, or a minimum score of M3 in Cambridge Pre-U English.

Indian Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Achieve a minimum score of 75% or better in the All India Senior Secondary School Certificate (ISSC) Core or Functional English or the Indian School Certificate (ISC) English, issued by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). 

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Students in the Sociology program will be well-prepared for a variety of professions in the public and private sectors including health care, education, social work, occupational therapy, business and policy analysis. Students who choose to go on to graduate school or into a career in applied social research will have a competitive edge with the strong background in research methods and social data analysis techniques that they gain in the Sociology program.