Students in Social Sciences & Humanities develop a critical lens through which they can build their awareness of and make decisions with respect to critical issues in our diverse society. Study of this discipline helps to build understanding about individuals, families, and diverse groups, what people think, how they live, and how we all interact with one another and the world around us.

Social Sciences & Humanities courses provide students with essential knowledge and transferable skills that are applicable in various areas of their lives, in their personal and family lives as well as in their postsecondary studies and in the workplace. Through practical experience, discussion, debate, research and reflection, Social Sciences & Humanities courses help students become self-motivated problem solvers equipped with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to face their changing world with confidence.

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