Human Behaviour
Human Behaviour
The Human Behaviour concentration focuses on areas of Social Science that study social relationships, human behaviour, and the mind. Why do people act the way they do? How are social relationships constructed and maintained? How do we learn? What social and environmental factors influence human health and behaviour? These are some of the questions you will examine from a multidisciplinary perspective.
Students in the Human Behaviour concentration can apply to Honours after their first semester and are selected based on their academic standing and a letter of intent. Students in the Honours Distinction are enrolled in enriched sections of certain courses and engage more deeply with their program through various activities, including special guest lectures, site visits, group seminars, and social events. Information sessions will be held during the Fall semester to inform students about how to apply.
WHO SHOULD TAKE IT?
If you are naturally inquisitive about people and want to better understand relationships, social structures and how our minds work, then Human Behaviour at Marianopolis is for you.
WHERE DOES IT LEAD?
The Human Behaviour concentration is a great stepping stone for a wide variety of university programs, including studies in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Criminology, Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Human Resources and Education.
SEMESTER SNAPSHOTS
SEMESTER 1
Intellectual Methods in Social Science
Introduction to Psychology
Sociology: Individual and Society
History of the Modern World
Introduction to College English
French
Physical Education
SEMESTER 2
Qualitative Research in Social Science
Macroeconomics
2 Choices of Intro-Level courses in Social Science*
English: Literary Genres
Humanities: World Views
Physical Education
Complementary course
SEMESTER 3
Quantitative Analysis in Social Science
Multidisciplinary Thematic course in Social Science
Choice of Upper-Level course in Social Science**
Human Biology^^
English: Literary Themes
Humanities
French
Physical Education
SEMESTER 4
Integrative Project in Social Science
2 Choices of Upper-Level courses in Psychology and Social Science***
Applied Statistics ^^
English
Humanities: Ethics
Complementary Course
*List of Intro-Level courses to choose from:
Anthropology: Human Culture and Diversity; Geography: People, Places and Environments; Introduction to Political Science; Sociology: Individual and Society; Introduction to Religious Studies; Philosophy: The Just Society.
**List of Upper-Level Psychology courses to choose from:
Psychological Disorders; Developmental Psychology; Social Psychology; Business Psychology; Forensic Psychology; Psychology of Sexuality.
***Sample of Upper-Level Courses in Psychology and Social Science to choose from:
Psychological Disorders; Developmental Psychology; Social Psychology; Business Psychology; Forensic Psychology; Psychology of Sexuality; Anthropology: Race and Racism; Microeconomics; Urban Geography; Human Rights in History; Political Science: Understanding Power; Sociology: Social Inequalities and Social Problems; Fundamentals of Law.
^^Human Biology and Applied Statistics are recommended courses for students interested in pursuing university studies in Psychology. These courses can be replaced by two optional Social Science Upper-Level courses.
Want to know more?
If you have questions about the Social Science program, please contact:
Jean-Michel Cohalan
Social Science and Commerce Department Chair and Program Coordinator
514.931.8792, ext. 365
j.cohalan@marianopolis.edu
For more information on applying
Admissions Office
514.931.8792, ext. 300
admissions@marianopolis.edu