Attention 2009-2010 applicants
If you are applying for admission to the Pre-MA, MA or Ph.D program,
you will find a link to the admissions application through the
Faculty of Graduate Studies at:
http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/newapp.pdf
Click HERE to download a copy of the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF). Details about the UMGF and other graduate funding can be found at the Faculty of Graduate Studies website at:
If you are applying for a UMGF and admission, your application for
admission and all supporting documents are due on Monday, January 26, 2009. If you are
applying for admission only, the application and supporting documentation is due
March 16, 2009.
ADMISSION TO GRADUATE STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
MASTERS PROGRAMME
Admission Requirements
General Regulations of the Pre-Master’s and Master’s Programmes
Courses and Grades
Thesis Requirement
TimetablePH.D. PROGRAMME
Admission Requirements
General Regulations of the Ph.D. Programme
Courses and Grades
Comprehensive Examinations
Thesis Proposal and Defense
Second Language Requirement
Residence Requirement
TimetableOTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GRADUATE STUDY IN SOCIOLOGY
Voluntary Withdrawal
Fees
Financial Assistance
Study Space
Publication of ThesesAPPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINES
FACULTY MEMBERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
A Manual for Graduate Study in Sociology INTRODUCTIONIt is with great pleasure that we present this brochure on the Graduate Programmes in the Department of Sociology. The Department of Sociology offers programmes at the Master's and Ph.D. levels. Many students who have completed their Sociology graduate degrees at the University of Manitoba have gone on to find considerable success in the academic community across Canada, in the private sector, and in government service. We are very proud of our graduates, whom we consider excellent ambassadors for our programmes.
The Department of Sociology provides specialized training in the core areas of the discipline, as well as a number of substantive areas such as criminology, gender, sexuality and family relations, health and aging, and inequality and social transition. The relatively low graduate student/faculty ratio creates an informal learning environment in which students receive considerable individual attention. Faculty members are actively involved in research, including some projects that readily lend themselves as the basis for student theses.
This guide provides an overview of the programmes offered in the Department of Sociology, the admission requirements for both the M.A. and Ph.D. programmes, and degree requirements. For further information about Faculty of Graduate Studies guidelines, prospective applicants should consult the annual University of Manitoba Graduate Calendar.
This guide emphasizes the operating practices and procedures that the Department has adopted in implementing the two graduate programmes. Both programmes are administered by the Department's Chair of the Graduate Committee. Prospective students should therefore direct their inquiries to:
The Chair of Graduate Studies
GENERAL INFORMATION
Department of Sociology
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2
Telephone: (204) 474-9260
FAX: (204) 261-1216Winnipeg is the capital city of Manitoba, with a population of approximately 650,000. A centre of government and commerce, the city also boasts a diverse population and culture. Winnipeg is a city of festivals throughout the year, but especially during the summer months. The Winnipeg Folk Festival is legend around the world, as are Folklorama, the Jazz Festival, the Fringe Festival, and the Festival du Voyageur. As well, the city is home to a world class ballet company, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Winnipeg Opera Company, and several theatre companies, including the Manitoba Theatre Centre, the MTC Warehouse, and the Prairie Theatre Exchange. Winnipeg has several professional sports teams, including the Winnipeg Goldeyes (baseball), Manitoba Moose (hockey) and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (in the Canadian Football League). Parks throughout the city provide opportunities for biking and skiing, as well as other outdoor activities. No matter what your interest, there is plenty to offer in Winnipeg.
Winnipeg is located near the geographic centre of North America. It is located 90 kilometres (60 miles) from the U.S. border, in the south central area of the province. Larger metropolitan centres in adjacent Canadian provinces and U.S. states require several hours travel by vehicle, or shorter times (1-2 hours) by air.
Winnipeg is known for its cold winters. However, the city enjoys a great deal of sunshine year-round, so that even the most chilly weather is offset by bright and clear blue skies. The summers in Winnipeg are typically very warm and enjoyable.
The University of Manitoba is the oldest and largest of the four universities in Manitoba. Originally established as an agricultural college, the University now has 20 different faculties and schools, and several affiliated colleges, including College Universitaire de Saint-Boniface, which offers instruction in French. The University has an enrolment of approximately 25,000 students. Students are drawn from Manitoba and across Canada, as well as from countries around the world. There are more than 1,400 full-time faculty members at the University of Manitoba.
The University of Manitoba main campus is located in the south of the city, on the banks of the Red River (the Health Sciences Campus of the University is located in Winnipeg's downtown area). The University is accessible to city services and shopping. The University has extensive facilities on-site as well, including residential housing, one of the largest bookstores in the province of Manitoba, sports and recreational facilities, restaurants, theatres, and an extensive system of libraries.
The Department of Sociology is located within the Faculty of Arts, one of the core faculties of the University. Sociology has been taught at the University of Manitoba since 1923-24. When the Department first achieved its independent status in 1967, there were already 21 courses offered, but the period of greatest expansion took place during the 1970s when student interest in Sociology increased dramatically, and combined undergraduate and graduate course offerings quickly grew to almost 70. Since then the curriculum has stabilized at approximately 90 courses, including almost 40 graduate courses, with an average of 15 offered per year.
The Master’s programme in Sociology was first introduced in 1964, and since then well over 150 M.A. degrees have been awarded. It is now a well-established programme with between 40-50 full-time students enrolled. The Doctoral programme came into existence in 1983.
The mission of the Department of Sociology is primarily focused on its undergraduate and graduate academic programmes. As well, faculty members pursue active research programmes, and thus the Department is home to many nationally and internationally acclaimed scholars. The Centre on Aging, an interdisciplinary research institute, is located in the Department of Sociology. The Winnipeg Area Study, a community-based survey, is also based in the Department of Sociology. Members of the Department of Sociology have affiliations with other research institutes at the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg (e.g., RESOLVE, a centre for research and education for solutions to violence and abuse).
ADMISSION TO GRADUATE STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBAGeneral regulations and criteria for admission to the M.A. and Ph.D. programmes in Sociology are presented in the University of Manitoba Graduate Calendar. Copies of this guide may be obtained from the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Room 500 University Centre, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2. Students should refer to the Graduate Calendar for admission requirements and procedures, except as outlined below. This manual specifies additional and supplementary regulations regarding admission to, and the requirements of, the graduate programmes in the Department of Sociology.
Students interested in applying to the M.A. or Ph.D. programmes in Sociology do so through the Department of Sociology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2.
Normally, admission to the program is effective in September. However, applications for admission in January will also be accepted. The final deadline for submitting applications to the graduate programs in the Department of Sociology (for September admission) is: March 15.
N.B. Students wishing to be considered for a University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship must submit a complete application for admission, a Fellowship application and all required documentation no later than January 10.A separate application for the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship(UMGF) must be completed in addition to the application for admission. Applications for admission can be obtained from the Department of Sociology or the Faculty of Graduate Studies or online at: http://www.umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/prospective/admissions/newapp.pdf
Applications for the fellowships may be obtained online at: http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/awards_scholarships/forms/UMGF05.pdf
Students may apply for admission to the M.A. programme on a full- or part-time basis.
Applicants to the Ph.D. programme must apply as full-time students to fulfill the residency requirements, but may thereafter register on either full- or part-time basis. (This decision should be made in consultation with the Chair of Graduate Committee and the student's Advisor.)
Applications will not be processed unless accompanied by the correct fee in Canadian funds. The application fee is non-refundable, and is not credited against tuition. The application fee is as follows:
$90 For Canadian / Permanent Residence$100 For International Students
MASTER'S PROGRAMME
1. Admission RequirementsAll applications to the Master's Programme are reviewed by the Graduate Committee in the Department of Sociology, using the criteria that follow, in addition tothe standard criteria required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. These criteria are minimal and do not guarantee admission to the programme. Recommendations regarding acceptance or rejection, and any conditions of admission, are forwarded to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Final approval rests with the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
1.1 Students may enter the Master’s Programme in one of two ways:
1) after completing a Pre-Master’s year following a 3-year B.A.or 4-year Advanced B.A. in sociology at the University of Manitoba (or equivalent elsewhere)
2) after completing a 4-year Honors degree in Sociology at the University of Manitoba (or equivalent elsewhere)
A limited number of students are admitted to the programme, on a competitive basis, each year. Normally, a University of Manitoba (or equivalent) cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 overall, and 3.25 in Sociology courses, is required. Students must have completed six credit hours in undergraduate Sociological Theory and six credit hours in undergraduate Research Methods in order to gain admission to the M.A. programme. Those students who do not have this background in theory and research methods will be required to satisfy these requirements before advancing to graduate courses in these areas. Official transcripts from all universities attended by an applicant must be submitted with the application.
1.2 Applicants must submit a “Statement of Goals and Interests.” This statement should minimally include the applicant's reasons for seeking admission to the graduate programme, an indication of the particular substantive focus that s/he wishes to pursue, and other relevant information about the applicant's academic background and interests. This information is carefully scrutinized by the Graduate Committee to determine whether the Department has the capacity to provide the applicant with the kind of Master's-level graduate training s/he desires and whether the Department has faculty members who will be able to serve as a thesis advisor. This statement is a very important part of the application and should be completed carefully. If the Graduate Committee determines that the statement is too vague and/or that the department is unable to provide the kind of training environment an applicant is seeking, it may recommend that the student seek other graduate programmes or plans.1.3 Prospective students must also arrange for two letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with their academic abilities and potential.
1.4 Proficiency in the English language is required for those whose native language is other than English. For specific requirements and further information, see Section 1 of the Academic Guide found in the University of Manitoba Graduate Calendar.
1.5 International students, or those with a B.A. in a discipline other than Sociology, will be assessed on an individual basis by the Graduate Committee and the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Such students may be required to undertake additional course work to remedy deficiencies in their undergraduate Sociology training. Similarly, those individuals who completed a B.A. degree more than 10 years prior to application, but are eligible on the basis of other criteria, will be carefully considered before being offered a place in the Master's programme. Applicants will be considered on an individual basis, and may be required to take additional course work prior to admission to the programme.
2. General Regulations of the Pre-Master’s and Master’s Programmes
2.1.1 Pre-Master's Programme:
Students admitted to the Pre-Master's Programme are required to complete 24 credit hours (8 courses) of Sociology. Of these, students must take:
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
SOC 4450 Honours Seminar 6
SOC 4460 Advanced Sociological Theory 3
SOC 4560 Advanced Sociological Theory 3
SOC 4570 Quantitative Social Analysis 3
SOC 4580 Social Research Methods 3
6 cedit hours of Sociology courses above the 100-level† 6
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Total Credit Hours 24
(Descriptions of all course can be found at the end of this manual).
Students admitted to the Pre-Master’s programme on the condition that they complete required undergraduate courses must do so within the first year of their graduate programme.
Courses at the 4000 and 7000 levels taken prior to the admission to either Pre-Master's or Master's programme will not normally be given credit when the student enters either of these programmes.
†Students who wish to enroll in the reaing course mut first locate a faculty member willing and able to undertake the course. A "Reading Course Application" form (available from the Department office) must then be completed and submitted to the Chair of Graduate Studies for approval.Master’s Programme:
Students who have been admitted to the Master of Arts Programme are required to complete 12 credit hours (4 courses), comprised of at lease 6 credit hours of Sociology at the 7000-level and no more than 3 credit hours of directed readings courses. Ancillary courses must normally be graduate level courses in Sociology or another appropriate discipline, and are to be selected by the student in consultation with his/her Advisor (where applicable) and the Chair of the Graduate Committee. (In exceptional circumstances students may be permitted to take upper-level undergraduate courses as Ancillary courses. Students who wish to pursue this possibility should consult the Chair of the Graduate Committee.)
2.1.2 The following grades and grade points may be given at the graduate level:
A+ (4.5), A (4.0), B+ (3.5), B (3.0), C+ (2.5), C (2.0), D (1.0), and F (0.0). A grade of C+ is assigned to work that is considered marginal, and work below this level is considered unacceptable.A grade of C+ (2.5) is required in each course, and an overall B average (3.0 or better) must be maintained for continuation in the programme. Students who fail to meet the minimum required standard will be required to withdraw from the programme.
2.1.3 Two grade classifications allow for time extensions in graduate courses, continuing (CO) and incomplete (I). The Continuing (CO) grade classification can be assigned to graduate courses only, and is reserved for special cases of extended research. The Department of Sociology permits the use of the CO grade only in SOC 7390 (Survey Research Methods). A CO Status Form (available from the Department office) must be completed, specifying the deadline date for the completion of course requirements.
The Incomplete (I) grade classification can be used when some essential requirements cannot be satisfied within the confines of the registration term (usually for medical or compassionate reasons). If a grade of Incomplete is assigned, the student must complete an Application for an Incomplete by the last day of classes in the term of registration. (This form is available from the Department office.) Documentation supporting the request for an Incomplete must accompany this application. The student and faculty member will agree on a specified amount of time to complete the work. Failure to meet the deadline results in the grade which the student would receive if the outstanding work was not submitted.
2.1.4 Advance (or transfer) credit for graduate-level courses taken prior to admission to the M.A. programme will be considered on an individual basis, upon admission to the programme. Students should complete an Advance Credit form (available from the Department office) in order to have credits transferred to the M.A. degree‡.
‡ In some instances students my be required to take additional courses to improve their grade point average, prior to admission to the graduate programme. In no circumstances will these courses be accepted for advance credit in the M.A.Programme.
In addition to their course work, M.A. students must also complete, and successfully defend, a graduate thesis. There are a number of steps involved in the development and preparation of a thesis:
2.2.1 As early as possible in their course of studies, students should select (in consultation with the Chair of the Graduate Committee) a Thesis Advisor from the academic staff members of the Department who are also members of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. This includes most of the full-time academic staff of the Department. Adjunct Professors of the Department may also serve as Thesis advisors. The selection of a Thesis Advisor must be reported to, and approved by, the Chair of Graduate Committee. A Selection of Thesis Advisor form is available from the Department office.
Together with the Advisor, the student will formulate a suitable thesis topic. The student and the Advisor are responsible for forming a Thesis Committee. This committee includes the Advisor and at least two addtional faculty members, one of which must be from the Department of Sociology and the other (External Member ) from a department other than Sociology (The External Member of the Thesis Committee must normally also be a member of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.) Students and their advisors should consult with the Chair of Graduate Committee in the composition of the advisory committee. Any special requests for the appointment of individuals to thesis committees must be put in writing to the Graduate Committee, and should include a justification for the appointment.
2.2.2 Once members of the Thesis Committee have approved the student's choice of a topic, s/he will be required to prepare a formal thesis proposal, outlining in some detail the problem s/he intends to investigate, as well as the theory and methodology that are to be utilized in this endeavour. The proposal will be formulated in consultation with the student's Advisor as well as the other members of the Thesis Committee, and must meet their approval.
Theses may, of course, employ quite different methodologies (e.g.,qualitative or quantitative), and hence the style and format of proposals will vary accordingly. Students should therefore consult their Advisors as to the most appropriate format for their specific thesis problem. In general terms, a proposal might be structured as follows:
a. Central Idea of the Thesis (this should be a brief, general statement introducing the proposed research);
b. Preliminary Review of the Literature (a tentative review of the relevant literature consulted by the student to this point);
c. Theoretical Framework (a statement that situates the proposed study within existing sociological theory);
d. Methodology (a statement of the general methodological approach, qualitative or quantitative, of the study, as well as a more detailed specification of the kinds of data to be used, and how the data will be obtained and analyzed);
e. Anticipated Contribution (indicate the contribution that the results of the proposed research are expected to make to existing knowledge); and
f. Timetable (an approximate schedule for completion of the proposed research should be included).Students conducting original research involving the use of human subjects must also secure ethical approval of their study. The guidelines for ethics approval are available in the Department of Sociology.
2.2.3 All course work must be completed beofre a student presents his/her proposal. A copy of the approved proposal will be made available to the Department. The student will formally present the proposal in a forum open to all faculty members and graduate students of the Department. Notices of presentations must be posted at least 7 days in advance of the event.
The purpose of this presentation is, first, to inform members of the Department of the kind of thesis work students are undertaking and, second, to provide the student an opportunity to receive comments and suggestions on his/her proposed research. The presentation is not, and should not, be perceived as an examination.
Students should normally present their thesis proposals within 1 year of completing their coursework.
2.2.4 The student will then proceed to the actual thesis stage of the programme and undertake the necessary research and writing as outlined in the proposal. This should be done in close consultation with the student's Advisor and members of the Thesis Committee. The Faculty of Graduate Studies has a publication available entitled "Thesis Guidelines" (available online at http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/
current/Thesis/thesis.shtml ). Students are encouraged to obtain a copy of this document to assist them in the preparation of their thesis.2.2.5 When the thesis has been developed to the point where the student, the Advisor, and members of the Thesis Committee are satisfied that it is ready to be examined (i.e., is defensible), a copy will be made available to the Department and the student will proceed to defend it orally before the Committee in a forum open to the University community.
Notices of the thesis defense must be posted at least 7 days in advance of the event.
2.2.6 Questions put to the student at the thesis defense will normally focus primarily on the subject matter of the thesis. In order to pass the thesis defense the student must receive a vote of approval from all members of the Thesis Committee. This constitutes the final requirement of the M.A. programme. Before granting its approval, the Thesis Committee may require a student to make any revisions it sees fit, and the Advisor shall see that all such revisions are completed before final approval is submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
A student who fails the thesis defense is entitled to a second, and final, attempt.
2.2.7 Students completing the M.A. programme must submit 2 corrected, unbound copies of their thesis to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. One bound copy must also be submitted to the Department of Sociology. In order to meet the deadlines for graduation/convocation, students should note that the relevant forms and the completed, approved thesis must be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, as follows (these are approximate dates; please refer to the Academic Schedule in the Graduate Calendar for exact dates):
May convocation Graduate Studies deadline: end of March
October convocation Graduate Studies deadline: end of August
February graduation Graduate Studies deadline: beginning of JanuaryThe length of time required to complete the M.A. programme varies considerably depending on a variety of factors. The Faculty of Graduate Studies specifies that the minimum time required for full-time students is one year at the Master's level. The Faculty has also established a maximum time limit of 5 years, to complete a Master’s degree.
Students may request an extension beyond the maximum time limit. In order to make such a request, the student must complete the Request for Extension of Time form (available from the Department office) and submit it to the Chair of Graduate Committee at least four months prior to the deadline date for completion of programme requirements. The Graduate Committee will then assess the request and recommend approval or rejection to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The Faculty permits only one such extension for a period not exceeding two years. The Faculty (on the advice of the Department) may also require that students who are granted an extension enroll full-time during the period of the extension and/or recommend contingencies or remedial work to be associated with the extension.
All students' progress is evaluated on an annual basis following admission. These progress reports (which are completed and signed by the student and his/her advisor) will be used in assessing whether a time extension is to be permitted.
Normally, it is expected that a Master’s degree will be completed in two years:
1st year: 2 credit hours of coursework
Selection of Thesis Advisor and Committee
Preparation and presentation of thesis proposal
Begin work on actual thesis
2nd year: Completion of thesis and thesis defense
Ph.D. PROGRAMME
All applications to the Ph.D. rogramme are reviewed by the Graduate Committee in the Department of Sociology, using the criteria that follow, in addition to the standard criteria required by the Faulty of Graduate Studies. These criteria are minimal and do not guarantee admission to the programme. Recommendations regarding acceptance or rejection, and any conditions of admission, are forwarded to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Final approval rests with the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
1.1 To be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. Programme, students must have completed the equivalent of a University of Manitoba M.A. degree in Sociology. A limited number of students are admitted to the programme on a competitive basis. Normally, a University of Manitoba (or equivalent) cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.5 (out of a possible 4.5) or higher is required. Grades of students from universities that employ different measures of academic standing will be appropriately translated. Official transcripts from all universities attended by an applicant must be submitted with the application.
1.2 Applicants must submit a “Statement of Goals and Interests.” This statement should minimally include the applicant's reasons for seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme, an indication of the particular substantive focus that s/he wishes to pursue, and other relevant information about the applicant's academic background and interests. It is advisable to discuss the continuities between training at the Master's level, and plans for the doctoral programme. This statement is a very important part of the application, and should be completed carefully.
The statement of goals and interests is carefully scrutinized by the Graduate Committee to determine whether the Department has the capacity to provide the applicant with the kind of doctoral level graduate training s/he desires and whether the Department has faculty members who will be able to serve as a thesis advisor. In addition, this statement will be reviewed by faculty members who are most knowledgeable in the applicant's intended areas of specialization for an assessment of the degree of compatibility with Departmental strengths. These assessments will in turn be reviewed by the Graduate Committee to determine whetherthe application should proceed. If the Area Committee* finds that the Department is unable to provide a suitable learning environment for an applicant, then the Graduate Committee will not proceed further with the application, even if other admission requirements (e.g., grade point average) are satisfied.
(*Each Area Committee consists of all those faculty members in the Depatment who have delared a particular comprehenive area as their field of specialization and who are also members of the Graduate Faculty. The names of Area Committee members may be obtained from the Graduate Chair.)
1.3 Academic awards and honours, publications, and relevant research/work experience will be assessed by the Graduate Committee. Applicants may wish to append a curriculum vitae or dossier.1.4 Prospective students must also arrange for three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with their academic abilities and potential.
1.5 Proficiency in the English language is required for those whose native language is other than English. For specific requirements and further information, see Section 1 of the Academic Guide found in the Universiy of Manitoba Graduate Calendar.
1.6 International students, or those with a M.A. in a discipline other than Sociology, will be assessed on an individual basis by the Graduate Committee and the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Such students may be required to undertake additional course work as an “Occasional Student ” (OS), in order to remedy deficiencies in their graduate Sociology training. Similarly, those individuals who completed a M.A. degree more than 10 years prior to application, but are eligible on the basis of other criteria, will be carefully considered before being offered a place in the Ph.D. programme. Applicants will be considered on an individual basis, and may be required to take additional course work as an “Occasional Student ” (OS), prior to admission to the programme.
2. General Regulations of the Ph.D. Programme
The Ph.D. programme in Sociology consists of:
• 18 credit hours of course work
• 2 comprehensive examinations
• a thesis proposal and its successful defense
• a completed thesis and its successful defense
• proficiency in a second languageIn addition, students must fulfill a residence requirement of at least one academic year devoted to full-time study at the University of Manitoba.
Once a student has been admitted, s/he should contact (preferably in person) the Department's Chair of the Graduate Committee for advice on the selection of courses and other matters related to graduate study in Sociology. Consultation on the appropriate choice of a temporary Advisor should also be initiated at this time since each newly admitted student must have such an Advisor by the time (or very soon after) classes begin.
2.1.1 Students who have completed a University of Manitoba M.A. in Sociology (or equivalent) must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours (6 courses) in 7000 level Sociology. Students who are admitted with acceptable qualfications other than an M.A. in Sociology from theUniversity of Manitoba, may be required (on the recommendation of the Graduate Committee) to complete additional course work.
All students must complete at least 3 credit hours in theory (SOC 7190, SOC 7320, SOC 7430, SOC 7440 or SOC 7480), and 6 credit hours in research methods (SOC 7400 or SOC 7410, and either SOC 7390 or SOC 7420). Students must obtain a minimum average grade of 'B' in eachof the two research methods courses.
2.1.2 The following grades and grade points may be given at the graduate level: A+ (4.5), A (4.0), B+ (3.5), B (3.0), C+ (2.5), C (2.0), D (1.0), and F (0.0). A grade of C+ is assigned to work that is considered marginal, and work below this level is considered unacceptable.
A grade of at least C+ (2.5) is required for each course that is to be included in the student's Ph.D. programme. The student is also required to maintain a minimum overall grade point average of at least 3.0 (B). Students who fail to meet the minimum required standard will be required to withdraw from the programme.
2.1.3 Two grade classifications allow for time extensions in graduate courses, continuing (CO) and incomplete (I). The Continuing (CO) grade classification can be assigned to graduate courses only, and is reserved for special cases of extended research. The Department of Sociology permits the use of the CO grade only in SOC 7390 (Survey Research Methods). A CO Status Form (available from the Department office) must be completed, specifying the deadline date for the completion of course requirements.
The Incomplete (I) grade classification can be used when some essential requirements cannot be satisfied within the confines of the registration term (usually for medical or compassionate reasons). If a grade of Incomplete is assigned, the student must complete an Application for an Incomplete by the last day of classes in the term of registration. (This form is available from the Department office.) Documentation supporting the request for an Incomplete must accompany this application. The student and faculty member will agree on a specified amount of time to complete the work. Failure to meet the deadline results in the grade which the student would receive if the outstanding work was not submitted.
2.1.4 Advance (or transfer) credit for graduate-level courses taken prior to admission to the M.A. programme will be considered on an individual basis, upon admission to the programme. Students should complete an Advance Credit form (available from the Department office) in order to have credits transferred to the Ph.D. degree.
2.2 Comprehensive ExaminationsAll Ph.D. students must successfully complete comprehensive examinations after the prescribed course work has been completed and before submitting a thesis proposal. These examinations constitute the first of two components of the student's candidacy examination; the second component consists of the thesis proposal defense.
2.2.1 Student must complete comprehensive examinations in two different areas chosen from the following:
Sociological Theory Inequality and Social Transition
Criminology Research Methods
Gender, Sexuality and Family/Intimate Relations Social Psychology HealthStudents may attempt one or both comprehensive exams during each examination series.
2.2.2 Each examination will be set, administered and graded by three qualified faculty members of the specified Area Committee**. These three members will constitute the Examining Committee. Students may wish to specify which members of the Area Committee they prefer to have on their Examining Committee. Provided the specified members are agreeable, this preference will be honoured.
**Each Area Committee consists of all those faculty members in the Departmen who have declared a particular comprehensive area as their field of specialization, and who are also members of the Graduate Faculty. The names of Area Committee members may be obtained from the Graduate Chair.
2.2.3 Format: The Comprehensive Examinations may be designated as a time-limited (three to six hours), written format, or they may take the form of a written, time-limited, (72 hours) "take home" exam. The decision as to the format of each examination is at the discretion of the appropriate Area Committee.
An oral examination conducted by the Examning Committee may be required (within ten days following the written examination). The intent of this oral examination is to clarify issues emerging out of the written component.
2.2.4 All examinations will be graded on a pass/fail basis by a majority vote of members of the Examining Committee. The Examining Committee's decision will normally be reported to the Chair of the Graduate Cmmittee within two weeks of the date of examination. The Chair, in turn, will communicate (in writing) the results to the student at the earliest possible date.
Each failed examination may be repeated only once. A second failure on any of the examinations, therefore, will disqualify the student from continuing in the programme.
The student must pass both of the examinations before proceeding to the thesis proposal stage of the programme.2.2.5 Preparation: Students are expected to select courses which will best prepare them for the examinations. In addition, students should develop (in consultation with their Advisor and members of the appropriate Area Committees) reading lists which will guide their self-directed studies in preparing for the examinations. This is essential, since satisfactory performance in course work alone is unlikely to be sufficient preparation for the comprehensive examinations. Examining Committees may also provide students with additional preparatory materials (e.g., sample questions), if deemed appropriate.
2.3 Thesis Proposal and Defense
2.3.1 Once the student has successfully completed the course requirements (normally during the first year in the programme) and the comprehensive examinations (normally during the second year) he/she is expected to select a thesis advisor. If needed, the Graduate Chair’s assistance may be sought. The Ph.D. thesis Advisory Committee will be composed of the Advisor, two faculty members from the Department of Sociology and one faculty member from a department outside of Sociology. (The selection of a Thesis Advisor must be reported to, and approved by, the Chair of the Graduate Committee. A Selection of Thesis Advisor form is available from the Department office.)
The members of the Advisory Committee must be members of the Graduate Faculty, and will be determined by the Chair of the Graduate Committee in consultation with the student and his/her Advisor. Any special requests for the appointment of individuals to advisory committees must be put in writing to the Graduate Committee, and should include a justification for the appointment.
The Advisory Committee is responsible for guiding and supervising the student's work toward a thesis.
2.3.2 The first stage in this process is the submission by the student of an acceptable thesis proposal, outlining in some detail the problem that s/he intends to investigate as well as the theory and methodology to be employed in this endeavour.
Theses may, of course, employ quite different methodologies (qualitative or quantitative), and hence the style and format of proposals will vary accordingly. Students should therefore consult their Advisors as to the most appropriate format for their specific thesis problem. In general terms, a proposal might be structured as follows:
a. Central Idea of the Thesis (this should be a brief, general statement introducing the proposed research);
b. Preliminary Review of the Literature (a tentative review of the relevant literature consulted by the student to this point);
c. Theoretical Framework (a statement that situates the proposed study within existing sociological theory);
d. Methodology (a statement of the general methodological approach, qualitative or quantitative, of the study, as well as a more detailed specification of the kinds of data to be used, and how the data will be obtained and analyzed);
e. Anticipated Contribution (indicate the contribution that the results of the proposed research are expected to make to existing knowledge); and
f. Timetable (an approximate schedule for completion of the proposed research should be included).Students conducting original research involving the use of human subjects must also secure ethical approval of their study. The guidelines for ethics approval are available in the Department of Sociology.
2.3.3 The oral defense of the thesis proposal constitutes the second component of the student's candidacy examination, and is evaluated on a passing grade by unanimous agreement of members of the Advisory Committee. Faculty of Graduate Studies regulations require that this examination take place no later than one year prior to expected graduation. As in the case of comprehensive examinations, unsuccessful candidates will be allowed a second attempt. On successful completion of this examination the student is formally a candidate for the Ph.D. degree.
A copy of the proposal will be made available to the Department and the student will formally present it in a forum open to all faculty members and graduate students of the Department. Notices of presentations must be posted at least 7 days in advance of the event.
Students should normally defend their thesis proposals within 1 year of completing their comprehensive examinations.
2.3.4 Once the proposal has been successfully defended, the student is ready to proceed to the stage of research and thesis writing. The Faculty of Graduate Studies has a booklet available entitled "Thesis Guidelines" (available online at: http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/current/Thesis/thesis.shtml. Students are encouraged to obtain a copy of this document to assist them in the proper preparation of their thesis.
The student's Advisor is the person primarily responsible for guiding and supervising the student's progress through this stage of the programme, but the other members of the Advisory Committee should also be kept fully informed and regularly consulted. When the thesis has been developed to the point where the student and the Advisor are satisfied that it is ready to be examined, the Advisor will submit a written statement to this effect to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Through a formal distribution fromthe Faculty of Graduate Studies, a copy of the thesis will then be made available to members of the Advisory Committee plus an external examiner from outside the University of Manitoba. Together, these 5 individuals (4 internal, 1 external) now constitute the student's Thesis Examining Committee. Each examiner will submit to the Dean of Graduate Studies a written evaluation of the thesis, suggesting revisions if necessary, and containing a definite statement as to whether or not the student may proceed to the oral defense.
The Dean of Graduate Studies will then submit the individual evaluations to the Advisory Committee. If the decision is positive, a time and place for the oral examination will be arranged and publicized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and the student will immediately also make a copy of the thesis available for perusal by all members of the Department.
Members of the Advisory Committee, the external examiner, plus the Dean of Graduate Studies (or designate) as Chair, will constitute the Final Oral Examination Committee. The external examiner should be encouraged to attend the examination, but is not required to do so.
The examination will be conducted in a forum open to the University community and address itself to the subject matter of the thesis and matters relating thereto. The judgment of the examiners will be reported to the Dean of Graduate Studies in the terms "approved" or "not approved," and each examiner must indicate by his/her signature, concurrence with the decision. Anything less than unanimity on the part of examiners will be considered a failure. In such an event the student is entitled to a second, and final, attempt.
2.3.5 Students completing the Ph.D. programme must submit 2 corrected, unbound copies of their thesis to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. One bound copy must also be submitted to the Department of Sociology. In order to meet the deadlines for graduation/convocation, students should note that the relevant forms and the completed, approved thesis must be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, as follows (these are approximate dates; please refer to the Academic Schedule in the Graduate Calendar for exact dates):
May convocation Graduate Studies deadline: end of March
October convocation Graduate Studies deadline: end of August
February graduation Graduate Studies deadline: beginning of January2.4 Second Language Requirement
Students in the Ph.D. programme must demonstrate proficiency in an approved second language. This requirement may be met by passing a reading test involving translation conducted by the language department concerned. The Chair of the Graduate Committee select the material for translation. The language proficiency requirement can also be met by obtaining a grade of B or better in a introductory level language course, provided this grade is obtained after the student has registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
One full academic year at the University of Manitoba devoted to full-time postgraduate study subsequent to admission into the Ph.D. programme is required of all students.The student shall be geographicaly available to visit the campus regularly.
Note: Students may not retain the status of full-time while employed full-time without prior permission of the Dean of The Faculty of Graduate Studies and recommendation from the major department.
The length of time required to complete the Ph.D. programme will vary. The student is required to spend a minimum of one academic year in full-time study. The Faculty of Graduate Studies has also established a maximum time limit of seven years following registration in the Ph.D. programme.
Students may request an extension beyond the maximum time limit. In order to make such a request, the student must complete the Request for Extension of Time form (available from the Department office) and submit it to the Chair of the Graduate Committee at least four months prior to the deadline date for completion of programme requirements. The Graduate Committee will then assess the request and recommend approval or rejection to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The Faculty permits only one such extension for a period not exceeding two years. The Faculty (on the advice of the Department) may also require that students who are granted an extension enroll full-time during the period of the extension and/or recommend contingencies or remedial work to be associated with the extension.
The Department expects that full-time Ph.D. students will normally have successfully completed comprehensive examinations within 2 years following admission to the programme. If not completed within 3 years following admission, the Graduate Committee will review the matter and may require the student to withdraw from the programme.
Assuming the student is prepared to devote the summer months to full-time study, a suggested schedule for completing the Ph.D. programme might be as follows:
1st Year: Select a temporary Advisor
Complete 18 hours of course work
Complete second language requirement
Begin preparations for comprehensive examinations2nd Year: Prepare for, and write 2 comprehensive exams
3rd Year: Complete and defend thesis proposal
Prepare and defend thesis4. Evaluation of Students' Progress
The Faculty of Graduate Studies requires an annual review of progress for each Ph.D. student. In the early stages of the student's programme this review is undertaken by the Graduate Committee. Subsequently it becomes the responsibility of the student's Advisor and the Advisory Committee. If this review demonstrates evidence of unsatisfactory progress, the student may be required to withdraw from the programme.
Faculty of Graduate Studies regulations specify that the student must normally be present during this annual review, must have the opportunity to read the Committee's report, comment on its contents, and then sign the report, testifying that these rights were duly extended. Where the Graduate Committee undertakes the review, students will also be provided with the individual evaluations submitted by faculty members.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GRADUATE STUDYFor information on appeals, leave of absence, voluntary withdrawal and fees, please consult the Faculty of Graduate Studies homepage at http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/
Deadline dates for voluntary withdrawal (without academic penalty) are the same for graduate students as for undergraduate students. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the Voluntary Withdrawal deadlines as outlined in the Graduate Calendar and Registration Guide.
Students are referred to the Graduate Calendar (the section on “Registration and Fees”) for a detailed listing of the costs of the graduate programmes.
1. Fellowships and Scholarships: The Faculty of Graduate Studies maintains an up-to-date listing of all fellowships and scholarships available to graduate students in Sociology. The most noteworthy of these are the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Fellowships, and Manitoba Health Research Council Studentships. Students are strongly urged to pursue these opportunities. Such awards usually provide the most generous remuneration and at the same time allow students to devote all of their time to their studies. It should also be noted that the holding of a fellowship/scholarship does not preclude the student from obtaining other forms of assistance (e.g., teaching assistantships).
2. Sociology Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship: The Sociology Graduate Entrance Scholarship valued at $2,000 shall be awarded to the student who:
(1) has been admitted to the first year of study in either the Master’s or the PhD graduate programme in the Department of Sociology;
(2) has acheived the highest grade point average as calculated for admission purposes (minimum grade point average of 3.5)
2. Grant-Supported Research Assistantships: Faculty members with research grants frequently require research assistants. The number of such opportunities varies from year to year, but some graduate students are regularly employed in this way.
3. Canada Student Loans and Manitoba Government Bursaries: Students who can demonstrate need may be eligible for loans and/or bursaries. Contact the University's Financial Aid & Awards Office for details.
4. Teaching Assistantships and Sessional Lectureships: This is the major form of assistance for graduate students. Funds for these positions are made available to the Department by the University and are then allocated and administered in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the University of Manitoba. Students must apply for Teaching Assistantships by responding to a position vacancy posting found on the Human Resources web page on the University of Manitoba website: (http://www.umanitoba.ca/cgi-bin/human_resources/
jobs/view.pl?posting_type=tam).These vacancies are usually posted in early to mid-June for T.A-ships beginning in September, and in March for T.A.-ships in spring/summer session. An email will be sent to all registered Sociology graduate students informing them of these postings. Students should consult the Collective Agreement for terms and conditions governing these appointments both during the regular academic session and summer session. New applicants who are interested in obtaining such employment should contact the Chair of the Graduate Programme as early as possible.
5. Conference Travel Support: Graduate students in the Department of Sociology can apply to the department for financial support to attend a conference at which they will present a paper or play a role of similar import. Three competitions are held during the year (June 15, October 15 and February 15). The maximum allocation per student is $200, and no student will normally be funded more than once a year. Applications are available from the department and are submitted to the Chair of the Graduate Committee. These applications are then forwarded to the Faculty of Arts Graduate Student Conference Travel Award competition for consideration. The maximum allocation from this source is $250 per year. Travel funds are also available from the Alumni Association, the Faculty of Arts Endowment Fund (one competition each February), and the Canadian Federation of the Humanities and Social Sciences (formerly the Learned Societies) Traveling Scholarships administered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
For complete information on awards see the Awards webpage at: http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/
awards_scholarships/index.shtmlThe Department has a limited number of offices/carrels at its disposal for use by graduate students. In allocating this space, Ph.D. students are given priority over M.A. students, and students appointed as Teaching Assistants and Lecturers are given priority over those without such appointments. All Sociology Graduate students and fourth year honors students, however, are entitled to request space and may do so by completing the "Application for Study Space" form (available from the Department office).
1. University Regulations: Students should be aware that as a condition of being awarded a graduate degree at the University of Manitoba, they will be required to grant a licence of partial copyright to the University and to the National Library of Canada for any thesis/dissertation submitted as part of their degree programme. This makes the thesis/dissertation available for further research purposes only. Publication for commercial purposes remains the sole right of the author.
Ph.D. students must also provide a copy of their dissertation abstract to Dissertation Abstracts International and authorize publication of the abstract in that publication. Publication of the abstract in this manner does not preclude further publication of the dissertation or any part of it in a journal or book, though acknowledgment should be made that the work was originally a dissertation at the University of Manitoba.
The forms and conditions pertaining to these licence agreements are available from the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
2. Departmental Guidelines: Graduate students are encouraged to pursue publication of their thesis/dissertation (or part thereof) in article or book form. Since most theses/dissertations emerge out of a close working relationship between the student and his/her Advisor (and perhaps other faculty members as well), such publication may well raise questions of proper acknowledgment, order of authorship, etc. In this respect the Department suggests the following guidelines: first, conventions of common courtesy dictate that any assistance freely given should be acknowledged; second, the laws prohibiting plagiarism require that the use of others' ideas, data, or work be duly acknowledged; third, the completed thesis/dissertation, however, is the property of the student author, and s/he holds sole publication rights to it; and fourth, the student may, but need not, include his/her Advisor (or other faculty members) as co-author(s) on any publications that do result.
Sometimes theses/dissertations are based on data-sets that rightfully belong to a faculty member. Alternatively, the student may generate a data-set that the faculty member may wish to use subsequently. In such cases the question of authorship on subsequent publications may become more problematic, and in order to avoid misunderstandings the Department has developed a "Data-Set Use and Order of Authorship Form" (available from the Department office) which students and faculty members are encouraged to use whenever appropriate.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINES1. Canadian Applicants: Students interested in pursuing graduate studies in Sociology at the University of Manitoba will, upon request, be provided with a package of application materials containing the following items:
1. a copy of the Graduate Guide in Sociology
2. Application for Admission for the Faculty of Graduate Studies
3. Statement of Goals and Interests form
4. Letter to Support Application for Admission forms (two required for M.A.; three required for Ph.D.)
5. Application for Study Space formM.A. applicants are required to submit (or have submitted on their behalf) the following:
1. a completed Application for Admission form and all relevant additional documentation (e.g., transcripts, birth certificate, TOEFL scores, etc.); these documents must be enclosed with the application;
2. a completed Statement of Goals and Interests form;
3. two completed Letter to Support Application for Admission forms (applicants should enter their names and field of study on these forms and then present them to their chosen referees for completion and submission; the referees should be individuals familiar with the applicant's academic ability and potential);
4. if applicable, a completed Application for Study Space form; and
5. the appropriate non-refundable application fee (cheque made payable to "The University of Manitoba").Ph.D. applicants are required to submit (or have submitted on their behalf) the same materials outlined above for M.A. applicants plus the following:
6. A third completed Letter to Support Application for Admission form.
Completed applications, along with all necessary supporting documentation, should be returned as early as possible. The deadline for students who wish to be considered for the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship competition is January 15 (a separate application for the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship must be completed in addition to the application for admission; forms can be obtained from the Department of Sociology or the Faculty of Graduate Studies). The last date for all others is March 15. Applications received after this date may be considered if there is still space for additional students. Applications should be sent to:
Admission Assistant
Faculty of Graduate Studies
500 University Centre
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2
The Department's Graduate Committee assesses the applications received and in turn transmits them to the Faculty of Graduate Studies along with its recommendation on admission. The applicant is then notified by the Faculty of Graduate Studies whether s/he has been admitted, and under what conditions (if any). Students who have been granted admission will also be informed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies about registration procedures, dates, etc.
2. International Applicants: The application procedures outlined above for Canadian students are applicable also to international students, with the following exceptions:
(1) The last date for receipt of completed application forms (including TOEFL scores) submitted by international applicants (both M.A. and Ph.D.) is January 15.
(2) International students are also subject to certain health insurance and financial requirements. Details are available from the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
The University of Manitoba maintains a Centre for international students. This Centre provides a wide range of information, advice and assistance to students from outside Canada. Prospective international students are urged to avail themselves of the services of this centre by writing to:
Faculty Members in the Department of Sociology
International Centre for Students
Student Affairs
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2
Telephone: (204) 474-8501The Department of Sociology publishes an annual newsletter of faculty scholarly activities, entitled Sociology Research. Telephone numbers and e-mail addresses are available on the Department of Sociology website.
Albas, Daniel C.
(Ph.D., Colorado, Professor) Social Psychology, Non-verbal Communication.Axelrod, Charles D.
(Ph.D., York, Associate Professor) Sociology of Knowledge, Social Theory.Bookman, Sonia
(Ph.D., Manchester, Assistant Professor) Cultural Economy, Brands, Media, Globalization
Brickey, Stephen L.
(Ph.D., Iowa, Associate Professor) Criminology, Sociology of Law.Comack, Elizabeth
(Ph.D., Alberta, Professor) Sociology of Law, Gender and Crime, Feminism and Sociological Theory.Fries, Christopher
(Ph.D., Calgary, Assistant Professor) Sociology of Health and Illness, Complementary/Alternatve Medicine, Ethnic Studies, Sociology of Knowledge, Public Policy, Political Sociology
Grant, Karen R.
(Ph.D., Boston, Associate Professor) Health Sociology, Women and Health, Qualitative Methods.Kueneman, Rodney
(Ph.D., Ohio State, Associate Professor) Social Theory, Social Psychology, Community/Civil Society, Ecology/Society.Linden, Eric W.
(Ph.D., Washington, Professor) Criminology, Research Methods.Olsen, Gregg M.
(Ph.D., Toronto, Professor) Social Organization, Political Sociology.Payne, Barbara
(Ph.D., Toronto, Associate Professor) Aging, Health and Health Care, Women and Aging.Peter, Tracey
(Ph.D., Manitoba, Assistant Professor) Quantitative Research Methods, Feminist Criminology, Sociology of Law, Violence against Women
Powell, Christopher
(Ph.D., Carleton, Assistant Professor) Genocide and State Violence, Sociology of Scientific Knowledge, Social Theory
Prentice, Susan
(Ph.D., York, Associate Professor) Family/Gender Relations, Political and Feminist Theory.Ramu, G.N.
(Ph.D., Illinois, Professor) The Family, South-Asian Social Organization, Social Change and Development.Roberts, Lance W.
(Ph.D., Alberta, Professor) Social Psychology, Sociology of Education, Research Methods.Segall, Alexander
(Ph.D., Toronto, Professor) Health and Health Care, Mental Disorder, Health in Aging.Smandych, Russell
(Ph.D., Toronto, Professor) Criminology, Sociology of Law, Historical Sociology.Taylor, K. Wayne
(Ph.D., Southern Illinois, Associate Professor) Research Methods, Social Organization, Social Change and Development.Ursel, E. Jane
(Ph.D., McMaster, Associate Professor) Social Organization, Social Policy, Women's Studies.Wilkinson, Lori
(Ph.D., University of Alberta, Assistant Professor) Race and Ethnic Studies, Survey and Research Methods, Immigration and Refugee Status.Woolford, Andrew
(Ph.D, British Columbia, Assistant Professor) Sociology of Law, Conflict Resolution, Criminology, Social Movements, Political Sociology, First Nations People, Social Justice, Social Theory.
Graduate Course Listing
The following is a list of all courses offered in the Department of Sociology. All courses are three credit hours and are offered either during the first (September to December) or second (January to April) term. Not all courses are offered every year. Additional information on the courses being offered in any academic year can be obtained through the Chair of the Graduate Cmmittee. In an average academic year 12 of these courses are offered.
SOC 4450 HONOURS SEMINAR (6) An intensive discussion of selected sociological problems, culminating in a major Honours thesis.
SOC 4460 ADVANCED SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY (3) A critical examination and analysis of selected sociological theories. Course content may vary from year to year depending upon the instructor’s interest.
SOC 4520 CURRENT ISSUES IN CRIMINOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS (3) An advanced course designed to examine current controversies and issues in the Canadian system of criminal justice and corrections. Emphasis will be placed upon contemporary theory and research.
SOC 4530 READINGS IN SOCIOLOGY (3) A reading course for undergraduate and pre-master’s in sociology.
SOC 4540 SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH CARE SEMINAR (3) An analysis of theory and research in health care including topics such as: Explanatory models of health and illness; the sick role, self-care health beliefs and behaviour; professionalism and health care.
SOC 4550 SOCIOLOGY OF AGING SEMINAR (3) This course deals with selected aspects of aging including: Socio-economic status, ethnicity and gender of the aged in Canada; their family and housing situations; work and retirement patterns; use of social and health services.
SOC 4560 ADVANCED SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY (3) A critical examination and analysis of selected sociological theories. Course content may vary from year to year depending upon the instructor’s interest.
SOC 4570 QUANTITATIVE SOCIAL ANALYSIS (3) The application of quantitative data analysis in the social sciences, including the folowing procedures: mutiple regression, dummy variable regression, simple analysis of variance and convariance, and aintroduction to path analysis. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 4570 and the frmer SOC 4480 (007.448). Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
SOC 4580 SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS (3) An introduction to the philosophy of science and logic of scentific method, as well as a survey of research methods and issues. Students are expected to gain a working knowledge of the research process. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 4580 and the former SOC 4470 (077.447). Prerequisite: written conscent of department head.
SOC 7050 SEMINAR IN URBAN SOCIOLOGY (3) An analysis of urban phenomena from the ecological, demographic, and organizational perspectives.
SOC 7110 SEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION (3) A comparative and analytic study of religion with particular reference to such areas as integration, change, ideology, value orientation, normative structures, social class, intergroup relations, personality system.
SOC 7120 SEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION (3) An analytical treatment of the influence of education, as a basic social institution on society - its functions in socialization, change, control, social mobility, social progress, etc. - and the influence of society on the organization, content, and goals of education.
SOC 7130 SEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGY OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES (3) An intensive study of developing countries vis-a-vis their formulation and implementation of policies of guided societal transformations and international implications of modernization of traditional societies.
SOC 7160 SELECTED TOPICS (3) An intensive study of the contemporary research and theory in a selected field of sociology.
SOC 7190 SEMINAR IN SELECTED TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY (3) The content of this course may vary from year to year, depending on interest and need.
SOC 7240 SEMINAR IN SELECTED TOPICS IN RESEARCH AND METHODS (3) The content of this course may vary from year to year, depending on interest and need.
SOC 7250 ADVANCED SEMINAR (3) Seminar with reference to one or more selected problems in sociology.
SOC 7260 SEMINAR IN SELECTED PROBLEMS IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) Examination of the major concepts, assumptions, findings, and implications of one or more substantive areas within social psychology.
SOC 7280 SEMINAR IN THEORIES OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR (3) An advanced course dealing with theory and research in the field of criminology with emphasis placed on an evaluation of existing theories of crime and criminal behaviour.
SOC 7300 SEMINAR IN THE SOCIOLOGY OF LAW AND SOCIAL CONTROL (3) A detailed examination of the criminal justice system, with special emphasis on the Canadian situation.
SOC 7310 SEMINAR IN INTERGROUP RELATIONS (3) This seminar will provide an opportunity for detailed study of intergroup (religious, racial, and ethnic) relations in contemporary Canadian society.
SOC 7320 SEMINAR IN POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY (3) A seminar devoted to analytical examination of the social content of political life.
SOC 7340 SEMINAR IN THE SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY (3) This seminar investigates various conceptual frameworks which are developing in the study of the family today, including research problems and procedures unique to such study. Various approaches will be examined.
SOC 7350 ADVANCED READING AND RESEARCH I (3) Directed study of selected area within the general field of sociology.
SOC 7360 ADVANCED READING AND RESEARCH II (3) Directed study of selected area within the general field of sociology.
SOC 7370 ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE SEMINAR (3) An advanced seminar designed to examine current issues in health care. The content of this course may vary from year to year depending on interest and need.
SOC 7380 ISSUES IN AGING (3) An advanced seminar designed to examine current issues in aging. The content of this course may vary from year to year depending on interest and need.
SOC 7390 SURVEY RESEARCH METHODS (3) Through the vehicle of the Winnipeg Area Study, students learn all aspects of survey research. Topics covered include: sampling, question and questionnaire construction, index construction and scaling methods, techniques for establishing validity and reliability, order effects, conducting interviews, coding, data analysis, and budgeting. Course includes interviewing experience.
SOC 7400 ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS (3) This course emphasizes the understanding and application of advanced quantitative data analysis techniques to sociological research problems. Issues in regression, decomposition, path analysis, log-linear analysis, discriminant function analysis, principal components and factor analysis, as well as non-parametric statistical tests are covered as they relate to sociological research concerns. Statistical packages are used to illustrate sociological examples.
SOC 7410 SELECTED TOPICS IN QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS (3) This course emphasizes the understanding and application of selected quantitative data analysis procedures as they apply to sociological research concerns. Statistical packages are used to illustrate sociological applications. Topics covered will vary but may include logistic regression, multiple classification analysis, multivariate analysis of variance and covariance, canonical correlation, recursive and nonrecursive models, and LISREL. The course emphasizes issues related to the sociological use of these techniques.
SOC 7420 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS (3) This course provides an overview of the methods of qualitative research. Discussion focuses on the philosophical foundations of qualitative methods, the variety of techniques available within interpretive and conflict paradigms, issues of sampling, analysis, validity, and report writing.
SOC 7430 SEMINAR IN CLASSICAL SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY (3) A critical examination of certain central aspects of the sociological tradition. The content of this course may vary from year to year depending on interest and need.
SOC 7440 SEMINAR IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY (3) An examination of current trends in sociological theory. The content of this course may vary from year to year depending on interest and need.
SOC 7450 SELECTED TOPICS IN CRIMINOLOGY (3) An advanced seminar in a selected area of criminology.
SOC 7460 SOCIOLOGY OF COMPARATIVE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (3) An advanced course in industrial relations in Europe and North America from a macro-sociological approach which will introduce the student to theoretical and empirical work on the nature of power and conflict in capitalist society.
SOC 7470 EVALUATING SOCIAL PROGRAMS (3) Designed as a course in applied sociology, students will review the models and methodologies used for evaluating social programmes. The course will introduce the necessary conceptual and analytic tools to design and carry out program evaluations.
SOC 7480 SOCIAL INEQUALITY (3) A critical examination of classical and contemporary theories and current empirical research concerned with various dimensions and indicators of social inequality and social stratification from a comparative perspective.SOC 7490 GLOBALIZATION (3) An examination of trade, production, and finance, including the creation of multilateral trading blocs (e.g., APEC, EU, NAFTA) and international organizations (e.g. WTO, IMF, the World Bank) and their impact on social inequality, the welfare state , and the environment in developed and developing nations.