International Studies Profile in Social Science

Program Overview

Program Brochure 2024-25

International Profile in Social Science

Application deadline

March 1 for Fall Semester

Minimum admission requirements

Quebec Secondary School Diploma or a level of education that is deemed equivalent by the College.

Prerequisites

Sec IV Cultural, Social and Technical Math 4 (563414 or 063414)

About the Program

The International Studies profile of the Social Science program is designed to prepare you for university studies with an international focus. It will lead to an understanding of the world’s diverse communities and of the cultural, economic and political implications of achieving closer international relations. The profile focuses on building a solid foundation in the social sciences, particularly in world geography, 21st century history, international economics and international politics.

You will learn

Develop knowledge and an interest in international affairs and an indepth understanding of the impact that international forces and events have on humanity and the environment.
Develop the ability to communicate in and about an international context.
Develop the ability to observe, analyze and evaluate international life.
Develop the ability to understand international events and processes in an ethical context.
Develop the ability to work in a team and to appreciate other cultures and value systems.
The International Studies profile will prove useful to students planning a career in public service, law, journalism, or in those parts of the private sector that have international interests.

Program Grids

For further information about English Certificate Holders and Non-Certificate Holders, please refer to the Law 14 (Bill 96) FAQ. Find a list of course descriptions here.

Program grids are subject to change.

Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4
English	English	English	English
Humanities	French	Humanities	Physical Education
French	Humanities	Physical Education	Complementary
Introduction to Social Science	Physical Education	Complementary	Final Integrative Research Project
Introduction to World History	Qualitative Methods	Quantitative Methods	Model UN
Introduction to Economics	Introduction to Political Science	Contemporary Global Issues	One of the following (Student Choice): 383-SO4-LA, 320-SO4-LA, 330-S10-LA, 385-S06-LA
Introduction to Geography	Introduction to Psychology	One of the following (Student Choice): 383-SO3-LA, 320-SO3-LA, 330-SO6-LA, 385-SO2-LA	One of the following (Student Choice): 383-SO4-LA, 320-SO4-LA, 330-S10-LA, 385-S06-LA
	History of the 20th Century	One of the following (Student Choice): 101-SHB-LA, 360-QM2-LA, Level 1 course, Level 2 course

Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4
English	English	English	English
Humanities	Humanities	Humanities	Physical Education
French	French	French	Complementary
Introduction to Social Science	Physical Education	Physical Education	Final Integrative Research Project
Introduction to World History	Qualitative Methods	Quantitative Methods	Model UN
Introduction to Economics	Introduction to Political Science	Contemporary Global Issues	One of the following (Student Choice): 383-SO4-LA, 320-SO4-LA, 330-S10-LA, 385-S06-LA
Introduction to Geography	Introduction to Psychology	One of the following (Student Choice): 383-SO3-LA, 320-SO3-LA, 330-SO6-LA, 385-SO2-LA	One of the following (Student Choice): 383-SO4-LA, 320-SO4-LA, 330-S10-LA, 385-S06-LA
	History of the 20th Century	One of the following (Student Choice): 101-SHB-LA, 360-QM2-LA, Level 1 course, Level 2 course

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