Program Overview

Microprogramme de 1er cycle en relations ethniques

Overview

The Microprogramme de 1er cycle en relations ethniques is a short program that aims to provide students with a better understanding of the increasingly multi-ethnic composition of Quebec and Canadian society. This program is designed to help students comprehend the dynamics resulting from adjustments in employment, education, health services, housing, media, and police, among others, in light of the multi-ethnic reality of society.

Program Structure

• The program consists of 15 credits.
• It can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.
• Courses are offered during the day.

Courses

Some of the courses included in the program are:

• ANT 2042: Anthropologie urbaine (Urban Anthropology)
• LNG 2140: Questions de bilinguisme (Issues in Bilingualism)
• PPL 3040: Communication interculturelle (Intercultural Communication)
• SOL 2104: Relations ethniques (Ethnic Relations)
• SOL 3104: Sociologie des migrations : thèmes choisis (Sociology of Migration: Selected Themes)

Admission Requirements

• The minimum required R-score (cote de rendement collégiale) is 20,000 for students with only college studies in Quebec.
• For other applicants, including those with university studies or from outside Quebec, specific requirements and deadlines apply.
• An exemption from the French language requirement may be granted under certain conditions.

Tuition Fees

• For residents of Quebec: approximately $2,177.05 per trimester for 15 credits.
• For non-Quebec Canadian students: approximately $5,387.20 per trimester for 15 credits.
• For international students: approximately $15,602.05 per trimester for 15 credits.
• Additional fees may apply.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this program can pursue careers in various fields, including sociology, science politics, linguistics, economics, psychology, criminology, anthropology, communication, geography, and demography. The skills acquired can be valuable in understanding and addressing the challenges of a multi-ethnic society.

Further Studies

The courses completed in this microprogram can be recognized in a minor, major, or bachelor's program. Students interested in deepening their knowledge in research in sociology or demography can also pursue further studies at the second or third cycle level.

Program Management

The program is managed by the Department of Sociology at the Université de Montréal. For more information on the program, including admission requirements, course structure, and career prospects, interested individuals can consult the department's resources or contact the program's representatives.