Program Overview

Sociology

Program Overview

The Sociology program at St. Francis Xavier University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the social world, human behavior, and societies. The program explores the countless ways in which human interaction shapes our culture and employs the ideas of leading social theorists to provide innovative methods of looking at the social world.

Faculty and Degree Type

• Faculty: Faculty of Arts
• Degree Type: Bachelor of Arts

Delivery and Department

• Delivery: In-person
• Department: Sociology Department

About Sociology

Sociology students at StFX are among the most active on campus, and the program is known for its engaging professors who provide students with the tools they need to ask tough questions, make informed social choices, and become personally engaged in change.

Why Study Sociology at StFX?

The Sociology program at StFX offers students the opportunity to explore different vantage points and gain access to in-house expertise in areas such as:

• Social movements
• The environment
• Social inequality
• Theories concerning racial equality, identity, and the self
• Media and cultural studies
• Rural sociology
• Fisheries
• Criminology
• Disability studies
• Deviance
• Social difference
• Gender identity

Program Options

Students of Sociology can pursue a number of program options, including:

• Major in Sociology
• Joint Major in Sociology
• Honours in Sociology
• Honours in Sociology with a Subsidiary

First Year at a Glance

In the first year, students take SOCI 101 and 102, which acquaint them with the foundational concepts and methods of Sociology. Key sociological theorists like Marx, Durkheim, and Weber are explored, along with the principles of critical research methods.

Future Opportunities

With a broad understanding of social interaction, cultural meanings, and the development of societies, graduates of the Sociology program can pursue careers in:

• Education
• Law
• Social justice
• Social research
• Social work

Residences

StFX offers a range of residence options, including:

• FX Hall
• Bishops Hall

Life in Antigonish

Antigonish is a small town with a lot to offer. Students can explore the town and its surroundings, and get involved in the local community.

Acknowledgement

StFX is located in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaw people. The Mi'kmaw name for Antigonish is Nalikitquniejk, meaning 'place where branches are torn off.'