FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES

www.socialscienceandhumanities.uoit.ca
2011–2012
WHAT’S INSIDE
3 Welcome from the dean 10 Minors
4 Undergraduate programs 10 Bridge programs
6 Communication 11 Leading-edge learning environment
7 Criminology and Justice 12 Globally experienced faculty help broaden your knowledge
8 Legal Studies 14 Our faculty
9 Public Policy 14 Access to hands-on research experience
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WELCOME FROM THE DEAN

On behalf of the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities,
thank you for your interest in our programs and in the
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), an
academic community committed to learning and teaching.
We are guided by a strong commitment to our students; by
a creative and entrepreneurial frame of mind; and by an
awareness of the local, regional, national and global world in
which the university exists.
It is an exciting and evolving time for the faculty. We have
recently moved into our new urban downtown campus in
Oshawa, which provides our students with access to all that
the city has to offer. The faculty’s new home is conveniently
located near numerous local government offices, a radio
station, professional service and social service providers.
We are also steps away from the new consolidated regional
courthouse. The proximity to these agencies will foster
opportunities to observe and participate in stimulating
intellectual debate, and provide an outstanding environment
for practical and real-life learning.
We are pleased to offer you a number of undergraduate
majors, minors and specializations to choose from, as well
as a Master of Arts degree in Criminology with specializations
in Crime and Inequality, or Cybercrime. These employment-
relevant programs are taught by globally experienced
professors who are internationally recognized scholars,
innovative researchers and award-winning teachers dedicated
to sharing their knowledge and ideas with you. We look
forward to partnering with you as you take your place as an
independent thinker and an active and contributing leader in
a rapidly changing social, political and natural environment.
As a student you will work closely with faculty to develop
independent study plans and research projects. During your
undergraduate studies you have the opportunity to move your
education beyond the classroom through our hallmark
practicum programs where you apply your classroom
knowledge to many other types of real-world experiences.
Whatever your future path entails, we will provide you with
an education that prepares you to excel. Our graduates have
been accepted into Canada’s leading law and graduate
programs and obtained employment with the Ministry of the
Attorney General, national, provincial and regional police
services, private security agencies, leading investment firms,
and social service agencies. Regardless of the path you
select, you can be assured that everyone at UOIT is committed
to ensuring it is a rewarding journey that you will look back
upon as one of the highlights of your life.
Thank you for your interest in our faculty. We welcome an
opportunity to meet with you and discuss how a UOIT
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Sincerely,
Dr. Nawal H. Ammar
Professor and dean

15 Gain real-world experience from leading employers

16 Admission requirements
16 Financing your education
17 Challenge yourself in and outside of the classroom
19 Here for students every step of the way
19 Contact information PUBLISHED BY UOIT 2010.
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

The Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH) offers

a number of unique Bachelor of Arts (BA, Honours) degrees.
These programs provide you with the broad range of skills
required to work in a variety of fields, including:

:: Advertising;
:: Criminal and youth justice;
:: Digital studies;
:: Government;
:: Human resources;
:: International human rights;
:: Law; and
:: Social services.

Our programs also serve as excellent preparation for law

school or graduate programs. Through the application of
theory and hands on activities, you develop the knowledge,
holistic thinking, teamwork and interpersonal skills essential
for success.

44 FOUNDATION YEAR
Three of the programs within the Faculty of Social Science
and Humanities (Criminology and Justice, Legal Studies and
Public Policy) begin with a foundation year that provides you
with a range of knowledge and skills and an introduction to
different areas within your scope of study. Once you have
completed your foundation year you can choose to continue
with the comprehensive program or one of many
specializations.

The Communication program offers a strong first year

experience relevant to the areas of specialization offered
in the following three years.

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“The plan to move part of UOIT’s campus downtown to create a more rewarding academic experience for students and to
help strengthen the Oshawa downtown core shows how much our institution cares about its students and the Oshawa

technology
community. This is what sets UOIT apart from every university in Canada.”

Robert Sudak, Communication, class of 2012

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

COMMUNICATION
Specializations:
:: Commerce and Marketing;
:: Digital Media;
:: Health Science; and
:: Science and Technology.

CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE

Specializations:
:: Criminal Justice;
:: Gender, Sexualities and Justice;
:: Race, Ethnicity and Justice; and
:: Youth, Crime and Justice.

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Specializations:
:: Alternative Dispute Resolution;
:: Human Rights Law; and
:: Information Law.

PUBLIC POLICY
Specializations:
:: Equity Policy; and
:: Technology in Society.

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COMMUNICATION

If you are planning a career as a communication professional, DIGITAL MEDIA

the communication program combines a broad array of
communication courses with humanities and social science
courses. The comprehensive communication major provides a
thorough grounding in the theory, practice, skills and technology
of communication.
This specialization will help to prepare you for a communication
career in the rapidly expanding digital media industry. You will
gain an understanding of communication technologies that
will enable you to work effectively with technology specialists.

In addition, four areas of specialization are available: Courses include:

Commerce and Marketing, Digital Media, Health Science, and :: Computers and Media;
Science and Technology. Foundation courses in the evolution, :: Digital Media;
theory, and social impact of communication are followed by :: Graphic Design;
courses that apply this knowledge to business, marketing, :: Internet-based Media; and
digital media, human relations, health sciences and public :: Narrative Structure in the Digital Age.
affairs.
HEALTH SCIENCES
Courses include:
:: Business Communication; The Health Sciences specialization will prepare you for a
:: Interpersonal Communication; career as a communicator in the health-care sector. You will
:: Intercultural Communication; gain the knowledge and understanding of the key issues and
:: The Media and Communications in Canada; principles of health management, which will prepare you to
:: Oral Communication and Public Speaking; work in the private and public sectors.
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:: Persuasion, Argumentation and Negotiation;
Courses include:
:: Professional Writing; and
:: Critical Appraisal of Statistics in Health Sciences;
:: Web Design and Multimedia Authoring.
:: Health and Wellness;
:: Health Information Management; and
SPECIALIZATIONS :: Understanding Health Care and Therapeutics in Canada.

COMMERCE AND MARKETING

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
This specialization is intended to prepare you for a
communication career in the business and marketing sector. This specialization combines a broad science background
In addition to the core Communication program you will enroll with core communication courses for a communication career
in specific business and management courses designed to in the science and technology sector. In this specialization,
help prepare you for management-level positions or be students develop an understanding of current issues in the
self-employed. sciences and learn how to effectively communicate those
issues with the general public.
Courses include:
:: Economics for Professionals; Courses include:
:: Entrepreneurship; :: Bioethics;
:: Human Resource Management; :: Environmental Science;
:: Management of the Enterprise; and :: Genetics and Molecular Biology;
:: Marketing Communications. :: Philosophy of Science; and
:: Physiology.

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CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE
examine
If you are looking to pursue a career in criminology, justice, Courses include:
social service or prepare for graduate school, the :: Domestic Violence;
comprehensive Criminology and Justice program will be of :: Gender, Sexuality and Justice;
particular interest as it provides an extensive understanding :: Hate Crime;
of crime and the justice system. :: Issues in Diversity; and
:: Representations of Crime and Justice.
Courses include:
:: Abnormal Psychology;
:: Alternative Methods in Justice; RACE, ETHNICITY AND JUSTICE
:: Cybercrime; The Race, Ethnicity and Justice specialization provides
:: Criminal Gangs; historical and sociological perspectives on the intersection
:: Issues in Diversity; of race/ethnicity, crime and criminal justice. You will discover
:: Leadership and Administration; how practices of criminal justice come to reflect aspects of
:: Punishment and Society; societal organization, including inequality, conflict and social
:: Social Justice and Conflict; and change.
:: Women in the Criminal Justice System.
Courses include:
:: Aboriginal Issues and the Law;
SPECIALIZATIONS :: Critical Race Theory;
CRIMINAL JUSTICE :: Human Rights Mediation;
:: Policing Diverse Communities; and 77
In the Criminal Justice specialization, you will explore the :: Race in the Criminal Justice System.
foundations of historical and contemporary patterns of social
control, and then turn to more focused consideration of the
YOUTH, CRIME AND JUSTICE
three main institutions of formal control: police, courts and
corrections. Within the Youth, Crime and Justice specialization you will
look at youthful offending and victimization, as well as
Courses include: systems of youth justice in Canada and elsewhere. Particular
:: Criminal Law;
emphasis is given to contemporary issues in youth justice
:: Emerging Patterns of Policing;
and the effectiveness of the justice system in dealing with
:: The Prison Experience;
young people who come into conflict with the law.
:: Prosecution and Sentencing; and
:: Social Control. Courses include:
:: Children’s Rights;
GENDER, SEXUALITIES AND JUSTICE :: Developmental Psychology;
:: Youth, Crime and Violence;
The Gender, Sexualities and Justice specialization is designed :: Youth Cultures; and
for an in-depth exploration of the important and under-studied :: Youth Justice Policy.
intersection between gender, sexualities and crime. You will
examine topics such as the social construction of sexualities
and gender, theoretical explanations for male and female
offending and the differential experiences of men, women and
members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual
community within the criminal justice system.

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LEGAL STUDIES

The Legal Studies program provides an extensive INFORMATION LAW

understanding of law and theoretical perspectives on law,
human rights, international law, institutional law, alternative Changing technology has brought about new challenges to
dispute resolution, intellectual property and other areas of the legal and social control systems in modern society. In the
law. The program offers a range of courses in socio-legal Information Law specialization you will examine a variety of
areas and satisfies career and/or graduate study emerging socio-legal issues that have resulted from rapid
orientations. technological development, including law and technology,
intellectual property, cybercrimes, privacy laws and economic
espionage.
SPECIALIZATIONS
Courses include:
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION :: Censorship and Freedom of Expression;
:: Information and Privacy Law;
Alternative dispute resolution typically includes arbitration,
:: Intellectual Property; and
mediation, early neutral evaluation, and conciliation and
:: Law and Technology.
sentencing circles. It also offers a less-expensive and faster
alternative to settling disputes and disagreements. In this
specialization you will learn about the increasing importance
placed on alternative ways of solving disputes outside the
courtroom.

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:: Employment and Mediation;
:: Family Mediation;
:: Human Rights Mediation;
:: Persuasion, Argumentation and Negotiation; and
:: Restorative Justice.

HUMAN RIGHTS
One of the major components of Canadian and international
law is human rights. This specialization will teach you the
complex relationship between the law, rights and the state,
while being exposed to Canadian and international human
rights discourse and instruments.

Courses include:
:: Canadian Human Rights Law;
:: Disability and the Law;
:: International Human Rights Law; and
:: Race, Ethnicity and the Law.

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challenge
If you are interested in policy and administration this SPECIALIZATIONS
interdisciplinary undergraduate degree provides you with
strong preparation for related work in the private and public EQUITY POLICY
sectors. The program draws on disciplinary strengths in
sociology, political science, philosophy, psychology and A just and diverse society requires service workers and
economics to deepen your understanding and mastery of decision-makers to have the necessary skills to understand
public and social policy analysis, development and and respond to the needs of all citizens and residents. The
administration. Equity Policy specialization offers an interdisciplinary
approach to analyses of policies that have threatened
You will choose specialized courses in the following areas: principles of equality and justice and move towards an
:: Community development; understanding of potential outcomes that facilitate social
:: Education; justice. Knowledge and skills acquired will prepare you for
:: Equity; leadership roles in the public sector and with social advocacy
:: Health; organizations.
:: Housing;
:: Poverty; and Courses include:
:: Workplace/employment. :: Community Development Policy;
:: Equity Policy;
:: Poverty and Social Policy; and
:: Social Justice and Conflict.
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TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
The public and private sectors are faced with adapting to and
making decisions about the development and implementation
of technologies that are affected by social policy
considerations, including privacy, workplace safety, security,
communications, automation, information retrieval and
transportation. In the Technology in Society specialization you
will gain the knowledge and skills required to deal with the
impact of technology on modern society from a social policy
perspective.

Courses include:
:: Cybercrime;
:: Law and Technology;
:: Social Theory and Technology; and
:: Technology and Popular Culture.

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MINORS BRIDGE PROGRAMS
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In addition to these comprehensive programs and
specializations, you will have the opportunity to minor in: The Faculty of Social Science and Humanities has partnered
with Ontario colleges to create pathways for college graduates
:: Alternative Dispute Resolution; to apply the credits they obtained completing their diploma
:: Communication; to BA programs in Communication, Criminology and Justice
:: Criminology and Justice; and Legal Studies.
:: Human Rights Law;
:: Information Law;
:: Legal Studies; and COMMUNICATION
:: Psychology of Law. If you have already earned an Ontario college diploma in Print
and Broadcast Journalism, Public Relations or Advertising you
can apply your diploma to a BA (Honours) in Communication
degree through UOIT’s Communication Bridge program.

CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE

If you have already earned an Ontario college diploma in
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Foundations, Law and Security Administration or Child and
Youth Worker, you can apply your diploma to a BA (Honours)
in Criminology and Justice through the UOIT Criminology and
Justice Bridge program.

In addition, if you have earned a graduate certificate in Youth

Corrections and Interventions in conjunction with a relevant
two- or three-year diploma, you will be eligible for admission
to the Bridge program.

LEGAL STUDIES
If you have already earned an Ontario college diploma in
Court and Tribunal Agent/Paralegal or Legal Administration,
you can apply your diploma to a BA (Honours) in Legal
Studies through the UOIT Legal Studies Bridge program.

BRIDGE COMPLETION
Students in the Communication, Criminology and Justice or
Legal studies bridging programs are required to complete
bridge courses specific to their program of choice. Successful
completion of the bridge requires a minimum B average, with
no individual course grade below a C, in order to progress to
year three.

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“My UOIT is an innovative environment, which promotes scholastic and social development for the future.”

Nathan Spaling, Criminology and Justice, class of 2011

LEADING-EDGE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
Most of the courses taught through the Faculty of Social
Science and Humanities have an online component that
ranges from posting assignments and marks, to conducting
in-depth discussions and sharing new learning.

Professors develop sophisticated course content using

WebCT Vista, a campus-wide learning management system
that provides more interaction through increased access to
interactive communication tools and online access to course
materials.

Some courses are also offered in a hybrid delivery format

that combines the traditional lecture/discussion approach to
teaching with web-based learning. You spend some of your
scheduled class time learning inside the classroom and
some of it outside the classroom engaged in web-based
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activities such as online group exercises, research tasks,
online debates and webquests.

Each of these activities is designed to enhance your writing,

communication and argumentation skills, while deepening
your understanding of course material through active learning.

“My UOIT is a place to grow, learn and experience.”

Amber Vibert, Criminology, class of 2013

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expert
HELP BROADEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Establishing a strong faculty depends largely on attracting They research:

outstanding professors. At UOIT, our professors are experts
in their field from around the globe. Our innovative teaching :: Black youth gang violence;
approach and commitment to research excellence have :: Children’s rights;
attracted some of the world’s best and brightest minds. :: Comparative justice;
:: Conflict resolution;
Professors in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities :: Crime prevention through environmental design;
collectively speak more than 10 languages and hold degrees :: Cybercultures;
from Canadian and international universities. They inspire you :: Detection of deception on the Internet;
to push your boundaries of thinking and learning while :: Filmmaking;
broadening your knowledge of your chosen field so you are :: Graphic novels;
one step ahead come graduation. :: Hate crime;
:: Human rights;
Our faculty members are multidisciplinary, covering areas :: Information technology;
such as: :: Issues of violence against women;
:: Anthropology; :: Labour law;
:: Communication; :: Lie detection;
:: Cultural Studies; :: Mass media and global politics;
:: Education; :: Media representation of crime and violence;
:: History; :: Organized crime;
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:: Media Studies; :: Race and culture;
:: Philosophy; :: Refugee and immigration law;
:: Political Science; :: Restorative justice;
:: Psychology; :: Science, technology and social change;
:: Sociology; and :: Social media;
:: Women’s Studies. :: Wrongful conviction; and
:: Youth crime in Canada.

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Our professors are also award-winning, published authors on
topics such as addiction and recovery, computer mediated
communication, conflict resolution/mediation, digital media,
domestic violence, eyewitness identification, film/hypertext
narratives, hate crime, intellectual property, and police abuse
of power.
To view our faculty’s publications list and current research
topics, please visit www.socialscienceandhumanities.uoit.ca.
Our professors have also received major awards, including
UOIT’s Research Excellence Awards, the American Society of
Criminology’s Division on Women and Crime’s Distinguished
Scholar Award, and the Division on Critical Criminology’s
Critical Criminologist of the Year Award, and have been
finalists for other honours such as the C. Wright Mills Book
Award. In addition, their high quality of teaching has been
recognized with awards such as the Northern Arizona
University Teacher-Scholar Award, the Louie Award (student-
nominated teaching award) and UOIT’s teaching awards.
Faculty members have also received major grants from the
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the United
States Department of Justice, IBM, Health Canada, the
United States Department of Health and Human Services, the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Ontario Victim Services
Secretariat, the United States Department of State, the
United States Department of Agriculture, the National
Homelessness Initiative, the Open Society Institute, and the
National Endowment for Democracy.
Their authoritative research work is used in policy reports and
decision making at both national and international levels.
Some examples include:
:: Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly’s Resolution on
Religion and Women in Europe;
:: Ministry of Children and Youth Services on Reintegration
Leave;
:: United Nations’ Basic Principles on Restorative Justice,
Human Rights Watch reports;
:: United Nations’ State of the World Population reports;
:: World Health Organization’s Violence Against Women
reports;
:: Youth Criminal Justice Act; and
:: The National Homelessness Initiative.
The faculty is also home to three academic journals: Critical
Criminology: an International Journal, the official journal of
the American Society of Criminology’s Division of Critical
Criminology; Law and Human Behavior, the official journal of
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American Psychological Association; and the Circle@UOIT, a
student-run journal.
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OUR FACULTY
PROFESSOR AND DEAN
Nawal Ammar, BSc, MSc, PhD
PROFESSORS AND ASSOCIATE DEANS
Shahid Alvi, BA, MA, PhD
Brian Cutler, BA, MA, PhD
Barbara Perry, BA, MA, PhD
PROFESSORS
Ronald Bordessa, BA, PhD
Brian Campbell, BA, MPhil, PhD
Liqun Cao, BA, MA, PhD
Anthony Chan, BA, MA, PhD
Walter DeKeseredy, BA, MA, PhD
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS
Carla Cesaroni, BA, MA, PhD
Kimberley Clow, BA, MA, PhD
Wesley Crichlow, BA, MEd, PhD
Hannah Scott, BA, MA, PhD
Philip Shon, BA, MA, PhD
Andrea Slane, BA, MA, JD, PhD
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ASSISTANT PROFESSORS
Rachel Ariss, BA, LLB, LLM, SJD
Sasha Baglay, Dip. Law, LLM, DJur
Aziz Douai, BA, MA, PhD
Steven Downing, BA, MA, PhD
Molly Dragiewicz, BA, MPhil, PhD
Shanti Fernando, BA, MA, PhD
Judith Grant, BA, MA, PhD
Ganaele Langlois, BA, MA, PhD
Sharon Lauricella, BA, MA, PhD
Amy Leach, BA, MA, PhD
Patrik Olsson, BA, MA, PhD
Natalie Oman, BA, MA, PhD
Teresa Pierce, BA, MA, PhD
Diane Sivasubramaniam, BA, MA, PhD
Arshia Zaidi, BA, BSc, MA, PhD
COMPLEMENTARY FACULTY
Robert Coke, BA, MA, MPhil, LLB
Alyson King, BA, MA, PhD
Mojgan Rahbari, BA, MA, PhD
ACCESS TO HANDS-ON
RESEARCH
Our Student Work Assistance program gives you a chance
to gain valuable research experience working directly with
members of our faculty. Additionally, our faculty members
have hired several students as research assistants.
Practicum students have also benefitted from the
opportunity to do their placement with a faculty member.
“I worked with Dr. Clow in performing experiments to reveal
biases and stereotypes in society, which arise out of pure
instinct. It was amazing getting to create and conduct
experiments with her and really learn about the field
I’m entering. Most of the research focused on gender
stereotypes, which is part of my major.”
Rachel Calvelli, Legal Studies, class of 2012
”For the past year I have volunteered with Dr. Diane Sivasubramaniam in her psychology lab. In the first study we
manipulated four variables to test how students would react in decision-making roles for a supposed applicant who was
being considered for a position. Problems presented themselves with the material, the study and with the participants, but
as a team we have been able to respond and resolve the issues in a timely professional manner. I enjoy volunteering in the
psych lab.”
Cathlin Martin, Criminology and Justice, class of 2012
GAIN REAL-WORLD
EXPERIENCE FROM
LEADING EMPLOYERS
Fieldwork is an exciting opportunity for students in the FSSH
undergraduate programs and represents a vehicle for
experiential learning by equipping you with a first-hand
perspective of the interconnectivity of services required by
the community.
This important learning tool provides you with opportunities
to confront the relationships between theory and practice, to
acquire workplace knowledge and skills, and to cultivate a
sense of personal development.
In collaboration with your field supervisor, you receive feedback
on your capacity to manage a series of workplace-related
goals and learning objectives, and are evaluated on your ability
to identify the relationship between theory and practice. This
practical experience also provides you the opportunity to
make positive connections and contributions to participating
organizations and the community at large.
PRACTICUM OFFICE
Dan Walters, practicum officer, BA, MA
Patti Lyn Cheesman, practicum assistant
“Once again I have been nothing but impressed with the
students from the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities.
They were all eager to participate and learn, and the quality
of their work for us was excellent. We could not do much of
our work so well without their assistance. You should be
very proud of the students that you have in your faculty and
all of the wonderful work that they are doing in this
community. I thank you on behalf of the Community
Development Council Durham and our many community
partners, and I look forward to continuing our work with
your students and faculty in the future.”
Benjamin Earle, manager, Social Research and Planning,
Community Development Council Durham
OPENING THE DOORS TO
CHALLENGING AND
REWARDING CAREERS
UOIT has strong partnerships with leading employers that can
open the door to challenging and rewarding careers. The
analytical and problem-solving skills you gain can be applied
to any number of exciting occupations. You are limited only by
your imagination!
Your degree will profoundly impact your future. Demand is
rapidly increasing for people with the knowledge and skills
acquired through the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities.
Employers in areas such as police services, corrections,
customs, immigration, law, human rights, e-commerce, private
business, communication technology, media services, social
services, victims’ agencies, legal research and administration,
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and government services have all confirmed a need for
well-prepared graduates.
Through our challenging programs, you learn a broad range of
skills in areas including criminal justice, social policy, social
services, communication, digital media, evaluation research,
advertising, law and human rights. These prepare you well for
a career in the criminal justice, social services, communication
and management fields or entry into graduate or law school.
The new Durham consolidated courthouse brings together justice services
previously in eight locations across the region and offers numerous placement
opportunities for UOIT students.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
UOIT expects Ontario secondary school applicants applying
for admission to the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
to present at a minimum an Ontario Secondary School
Diploma (OSSD) (or equivalent) with a minimum of six 4U or
4M credits, including English (ENG4U).

Student selection is determined through consideration of a

wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of
subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the
academic program. The specific average or standing required
for admission varies from year to year. Possession of minimum
requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will
be given to applicants with the best qualifications.

For complete information on the current admission

requirements to UOIT undergraduate programs, please
visit www.uoit.ca/programs.
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FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION

www.uoit.ca/scholarships
Because your education is one of the most important
investments you’ll ever make, our Student Awards and
Financial Aid (SAFA) office works hard to ensure you have
everything you need to meet your financial obligations. We
are committed to helping you with the financial aspect of your
post-secondary experience and encourage you to take
advantage of the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP),
budget counselling and on-campus and summer employment
opportunities to help offset the cost of your tuition, books
and other fees. We offer a variety of scholarship awards and
bursaries to help you meet the cost of a university education.
In addition, thanks to the generosity of donors, there are a
variety of other student awards available if you are in financial
need and in good academic standing.

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CHALLENGE YOURSELF IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM

Your university experience is about what you do in and out of
the classroom, so why not join one of the many student clubs
or take up a new activity. Social Science and Humanities
students have an opportunity to get involved by joining several
faculty-relevant campus clubs/organizations including:
JUSTICE SOCIETY
The Justice Society encourages student advocacy and
leadership, social involvement and academic excellence.
It conducts initiatives in support of various social and legal
organizations within Durham Region and beyond.

THE CIRCLE@UOIT
The Circle@UOIT is UOIT’s first interdisciplinary peer-reviewed
journal operated solely by students. This online bi-annual
publication is designed to offer undergraduate and graduate
students the opportunity to showcase their work including
research papers, projects, assignments and creative pieces
to the rest of the academic world.
DEBATING CLUB
The UOIT Debating Club promotes intellectual scholarly
discussions and debates of concern and relevance while
supporting public speaking in a positive learning environment.
It encourages our students as well as those from the broader
UOIT community to actively engage in discussions and
debates.

THE SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES

STUDENT SOCIETY STUDENT LAW ASSOCIATION
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activities for the members of FSSH including athletic, academic goals in the area of law, and create a social place
recreational, academic, professional and social events. The wherein students can spawn an interest in law, nurture their
society also acts as a liaison between the students of SSH existent interest in law, and inspire enthusiasm for law in
and the Student Association at UOIT through the Student other students on campus through philanthropic work.
President. In 2009, the SSH Society held a fundraiser for the
Red Cross, an end of the year party for SSH students and
faculty, assisted the faculty in answering student concerns
about the move to downtown Oshawa and much more. In
2010, the Society hopes to continue to advocate for the
students of downtown Oshawa while creating events and
activities to enhance the student experience downtown.

STUDENTS AGAINST SOCIAL INJUSTICE

Students Against Social Injustice (SASI) strives to promote
awareness and educate students on social injustice, creating
a positive and supportive environment for those who want to
make a difference in the community.

ROTARACT
Rotaract is part of a global effort to bring peace and
international understanding to the world by organizing and
facilitating fundraisers that will assist the surrounding
community and international organizations.

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EVERY STEP OF THE WAY For more information about social science and humanities
studies at UOIT:
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:: Addressing academic difficulties; F: 905.721.3372
:: Addressing questions and concerns related to all aspects E: ssh@uoit.ca
of your student life;
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:: Assessing and discussing academic progress and
standing;
:: Assisting with selecting appropriate classes, particularly
if you miss or fail a course;
:: Connecting you with campus services; 19
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:: Discussing and evaluating study habits and skills;
:: Discussing issues that affect your academic performance;
:: Establishing realistic educational goals and future planning;
:: Interpreting academic policies and procedures;
:: Keeping information discussed confidential;
:: Providing advice regarding withdrawals or adding/dropping
courses;
:: Providing guidance for successful progression towards
graduation; and
:: Providing tips for academic success.

ACADEMIC ADVISING TEAM

Amy Anderson, academic advising team lead
sshadvising@uoit.ca

http://connect.uoit.ca
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