Social Sciences & Humanities Courses

Family Studies Courses

GRADE 9

Exploring Family Studies - HIF1O

Students will work on understanding their growth and development and how to acquire the skills needed to make the transition to adulthood. We will explore practical skills related to daily life- communication and conflict management, food and nutrition, budgeting, clothing and textile care, parenting and childcare. Students will explore the way families function and the diversity found within our society.

GRADE 10

Food and Nutrition - HFN2O

Students will learn guidelines for making nutritious food choices and have opportunities to develop food-preparation skills . Students will investigate factors that influence food choices, including beliefs, attitudes, current trends, traditional and cultural eating patterns, food marketing strategies, and individual needs. Students will also explore the environmental impact of a variety of food choices at the local and global level.

GRADE 11

Raising Healthy Children - HPC3O

This course focuses on the skills and knowledge parents, guardians, and caregivers need, with particular emphasis on maternal health, pregnancy, birth, and the early years of human development (birth to six years old). Through study and practical experience, students will learn how to meet the developmental needs of young children, communicate with them, and effectively guide their early behaviour.

GRADE 12

Families in Canada - HHS4U(V*)

This course enables students to draw on sociological, psychological, and anthropological theories and research to analyse the development of individuals, intimate relationships, and family and parent-child relationships. Students will focus on issues and challenges facing individuals and families in our diverse society.

(*Virtual)

Social Science Courses

GRADE 11

Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology, College - HSP3C

This course provides students with opportunities to think critically about theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science research, and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues within the three disciplines.

Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology, University - HSP3U

This course focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. Students will critically analyse how and why cultural, social, and behavioural patterns change over time. They will explore the ideas of social theorists and use those ideas to analyse causes of and responses to challenges such as technological change, deviance, and global inequalities. Students will explore ways in which social science research methods can be used to study social change.

GRADE 12

Challenge and Change in Society - HSB4U

This course focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. Students will critically analyze how and why cultural, social, and behavioural patterns change over time.

Philosophy: Questions and Theories - HZT4U

This course enables students to acquire an understanding of the nature of philosophy and philosophical reasoning skills and to develop and apply their knowledge and skills while exploring specialized branches of philosophy. Students will develop critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they formulate and evaluate arguments related to a variety of philosophical questions and theories. They will also develop research and inquiry skills related to the study and practice of philosophy.

Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice - HSE4M(V*)

This course enables students to develop an understanding of the theoretical, social, and historical underpinnings of various equity and social justice issues and to analyze strategies for bringing about positive social change. Students will learn about historical and contemporary equity and social justice issues in Canada and globally. They will explore power relations and the impact of a variety of factors on equity and social justice. Students will develop and apply research skills and will design and implement a social action initiative relating to an equity or social justice issue.

(*Virtual)