Program Overview

Program Overview

The Sexualities, Relationships, and Families degree program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of relationships, communication, parenting, and the impact of culture on sexual values. This program is offered through the Faculty of Arts and is available as a co-op program or a regular program.

Program Structure

The program is structured to allow students to explore different perspectives and gain a deeper understanding of the topics. In the first year, students will take a combination of core courses and electives. The core courses include:

• SRF 101 – Introduction to Relationships and Families
• ARTS 160 – Inquiry and Knowledge Creation
• Prospective major #2
• 2 electives

In the second year, students will continue to take a combination of core courses and electives. The core courses include:

• SRF 204 – Introduction to Human Sexuality
• Prospective major #2
• 3 electives

Co-op Program

The co-op program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in their field of study. Students will alternate between school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout their degree. The co-op work-study sequence is as follows:

• Year 1: Study
• Year 2: Study, Co-op
• Year 3: Co-op, Study, Co-op
• Year 4: Study, Co-op, Co-op
• Year 5: Study, Study

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following admission requirements:

• Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including any Grade 12 U English (minimum final grade of at least 70%)
• Admission average: Low 80s (co-op and regular)

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in teaching, youth support work, and sexual health education in schools, government, non-profit organizations, and more. Some recent graduates have gone on to work as:

• Youth Support Worker
• Registered Nurse, Mental Health
• Client Support Coordinator
• Case Worker
• Human Resource Generalist
• Counsellor
• Early Childhood Educator

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Relationships and families
• Communication
• Parenting
• Culture and sexual values
• Sexual health education

Customizing Your Degree

Students can customize their degree by adding additional areas of expertise through minors or specializations. Popular choices include:

• Communication Studies
• Counselling
• Human Services Practicum

Faculty and Degree

The program is offered through the Faculty of Arts and leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sexualities, Relationships, and Families. The program is available as a co-op program or a regular program, and students can also pursue a minor in the field.