Course Calendar 2011-2012 - Champlain College Saint-Lambert

Social Science Program (300.A0)
Entrance Requirement
In order to be admitted to a program leading to a
Diploma of College Studies (DEC), candidates must
possess a Quebec Secondary School Diploma or have
completed a level of education that is deemed equivalent
by the College.
Students who wish to enter the Commerce Option, World
Studies with Math or students who wish to take advanced
Mathematics courses (Calculus I, Calculus II or Linear
Algebra) must have the appropriate high school prerequisite
(Math SN 5 or Math ST 5). Students who do not
have these prerequisites may register for the equivalent
non-credit course(s) at Champlain if space is available.
For more information, please refer to our website at
www.champlainonline.com under Admissions.
Program Overview
A major objective of the Social Science program is to
provide a progression of courses (Level I “Introductory”
courses followed by Level II “in-depth” courses) that help
students to understand the social sciences as an integrated
body of knowledge.
By acquiring the basic concepts that are fundamental to
a full understanding of the social sciences, students are
prepared to undertake a wide range of university
programs.
The Social Science program provides students with the tools
to address the challenges in life and to achieve a better
understanding of the cultures and environment of the world
in which we live.
Upon completion of the Social Science program, students
can pursue their university studies in the following fields:
Administration
Anthropology
Civil Service
Computer Science
Commerce
Communications
Decisional Sciences
Economics
Education
English
Finance
Geography
Foreign Affairs
History
Industrial
Resources
Journalism
Law
Marketing
Mngt. Info. Systems
Philosophy
Physical Education
Political Science
Psychology
Public Affairs
Religion
Social Work
Sociology
Specialized Writing
Graduate Profile
The graduate exit profile indicates what students are
expected to achieve by the time the program is
completed. It outlines three main areas of expertise:
knowledge, thinking and learning in the social sciences.
At Champlain these major areas and their related
abilities are as follows:
Knowledge of disciplinary content means that students
• identify the main disciplinary-specific and
transdisciplinary facts, notions, terms, principles,
concepts and questions and apply this knowledge
appropriately
• explain the major disciplinary-specific and
transdisciplinary theories, laws, models, approaches and
schools of thought in relation to their authors and
concrete situations
Knowledge of social science methods means that
students
• use empirical evidence to support their conclusions
• apply their knowledge of the scientific approach to
empirical data
• demonstrate a knowledge and application of
qualitative and quantitative research methods
Thinking like a social scientist means
• demonstrating qualities associated with a scientific
mind and critical thinking
• recognizing the utility as well as the limitations of
theory
• selecting appropriate theoretical frameworks to explain
social issues
• situating various issues related to informed,
responsible participation in a world-wide context
• understanding ethical issues across the disciplines
• drawing connections between different disciplines
• drawing connections between knowledge in social
science courses and everyday life that ultimately lead
to an understanding of people, groups and cultures
• integrating learning acquired throughout the program
by identifying key concepts, theories and methods
from diverse disciplines and using these to analyze
social issues