Humanities & Social Sciences
This diploma is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills that every citizen requires to begin a process of discovery and individual development that will enable the student to understand what it means to be human in a world that is constantly changing. The humanities are the very expression of who and what we are. The social sciences investigate how what we think and what we do creates the social and political environment in which we live.
This two-year program allows the student to pursue an investigation of individual interests and personal goals unique to them while at the same time preparing them for further study in the humanities, social sciences, or the professions.
Additionally, the study of the humanities and social science prepares the student with all of the fundamental, personal management, and teamwork skills that are required for the rapidly changing workplace. The program can supplement and complement any number of other programs and will begin a process of development of the student’s understanding of the world and themselves while preparing them for a vast number of careers of their choice.
A two-month work integrated learning experience is part of the required program requirements, creating valuable opportunities for students to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom.
High School Route
- ELA 30-1
- Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or a 30-level second language
- Two 30-level academic subjects
- One 30-level, 5-credit subject (excluding Special Projects)
Mature Student Route
- ELA 30-1
- One 30-level academic subject
First Year
Communications
Two of:
- COMM - Any 200 level
- CPSC - Any 200 level
- DRAM - Any 200 level
- ECON - Any 200 level
- ENGL - Any 200 level
- FILM 201 - An Introduction to the Study of Film
- FREN - Any 200 level
- GNED 220 - Texts and Ideas
- LING 201 - Introduction to Linguistics I
- TCOM 111* - Technical Communications for Arts Students
Qualitative Reasoning and Scientific Method
Two of:
- ANTH - Any 200 level
- ARKY - Any 200 level
- BIOL - Any 200 level
- BOTA 205 - Introduction to Botany
- CHEM - Any 200 level
- ECON - Any 200 level
- EREC - Any 200 level
- GEOG 201 - The Physical Environment
- GNED 210 - Scientific and Mathematical Literacy for the Modern World
- KNES - Any 200 level
- MATH - Any 200 level
- PHIL 275, 279 - Reason and Argument, Logic I
- PHYS - Any 200 level
- PSYC 200 - Introduction to Psychology I - Natural Science
- STAT - Any 200 level
Cultural, Social, and Behavioural Analysis
Two of:
- ANTH - Any 200 level
- ARKY - Any 200 level
- ECON - Any 200 level
- GEOG 203 - The Human Environment
- GNED 230, GNED 234 - Citizenship Without Borders, Communities and Societies
- KNES - Any 200 level
- LING 203 - Introduction to Linguistics II
- POLI - Any 200 level
- PSYC 201 - Introduction to Psychology II - Social Sciences
- SOCI - Any 200 level
Historical and Political Analysis
Two of:
- ANTH - Any 200 level
- HIST - Any 200 level
- POLI - Any 200 level
- SOCI - Any 200 level
Second Year
Communication Skills
One of:
- DRAM - Any 300 level
- ENGL - Any 300 level
- FREN - Any 300 level
- GEOG - Any 300 level
- PHIL - Any 300 level
Cultural Foundations
One of:
- ANTH - Any 300 level
- ARHI - Any 300 level
- ARKY - Any 300 level
- HIST - Any 300 level
- GEOG - Any 300 level
- GNST 300 - Gender Studies
Social and Behavioural Sciences
One of:
- ANTH - Any 300 level
- ARKY - Any 300 level
- PSYC - Any 300 level
- SOCI - Any 300 level
Humanities
Three of:
- DRAM - Any 300 or 400 level
- ENGL - Any 300 level
- HIST - Any 300 level
- PHIL - Any 300 level
Electives
Four of:
Any of the other 300 or 400 level University Transfer courses listed above
Work Placement (Optional)
- HSSW 300 - Work Placement
Meet the Faculty
Credential:
Diploma
Duration:
2 years
Intake:
Fall/Winter/Spring
Campus:
Medicine Hat
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