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Law, Society and Justice (300. L1) and Law, Society and Justice with Math (300. L2) 

The Law, Society and Justice concentration focuses on areas of Social Science that study the social, historical, economic and political foundations of our modern world. How are societies organized? How are economic, political, and legal systems constructed and interconnected? How should we manage scarce resources? What is the difference between justice and law? These are some of the questions you will examine from a multidisciplinary perspective through various Social Science concentration courses.

When applying to Law, Society and Justice, students will have the option to select LSJ (300.L1) or LSJ with Math (300. L2). Students in Law, Society and Justice with Math take Calculus and Linear Algebra in the place of two Social Science course choices.

Students in the Law, Society and Justice concentrations can apply to the Honours after their first semester and are selected based on their academic standing and a letter of intent. Students in the Honours Distinction are enrolled in enriched sections of certain courses and engage more deeply with their program through various activities, including special guest lectures, site visits, group seminars, and social events. Information sessions will be held during the Fall semester to inform students about how to apply.

WHO SHOULD TAKE IT?

If you want to better understand social inequities and be a champion for social change, if you are interested in the legal, political and economic systems that govern our country, then the Law, Society and Justice concentration would be a perfect fit for you.

If you are strong in math, consider choosing Law, Society and Justice with Math. You must meet the entrance requirement of 75% or higher in high school math TS or SN (both Sec IV and V). 

WHERE DOES IT LEAD?

The Law, Society and Justice profile is a great steppingstone for a wide variety of university programs, including studies in Law, Politics, Economics, International Development, and the Environment.

Completing Calculus 1 and Linear Algebra will also make you eligible for most business programs in university. 

SEMESTER SNAPSHOTS - Law, Society and Justice (300. L1)

SEMESTER 1

Intellectual Methods in Social Science

History of the Modern World

Introduction to Political Science

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to College English

French

Physical Education


SEMESTER 2

Qualitative Research in Social Science

Macroeconomics

2 Choices of Intro-Level courses in Social Science*

English: Literary Genres

Humanities: World Views

Physical Education

Complementary course


SEMESTER 3

Quantitative Analysis in Social Science

Multidisciplinary Thematic course 

2 Choices of Upper-Level courses **

English: Literary Themes

Humanities

French

Physical Education


SEMESTER 4

Integrative Project course

3 Choices of Upper-Level courses ** (with option to take Applied Statistics, pending result in Quantitative Analysis)

English

Humanities: Ethics

Complementary course

SEMESTER SNAPSHOTS - Law, Society and Justice with Math (300. L2)

SEMESTER 1

Intellectual Methods in Social Science

History of the Modern World

Introduction to Political Science

Differential Calculus in Social Science

Introduction to College English

French

Physical Education


SEMESTER 2

Qualitative Research in Social Science

Macroeconomics

Introduction to Psychology

Choice of Intro-Level course *

English: Literary Genres

Humanities: Knowledge

Physical Education

Complementary course


SEMESTER 3

Quantitative Analysis in Social Science

Multidisciplinary Thematic Course in Social Science

Choice of Upper-Level course **

Linear Algebra in Social Science

English: Literary Themes

Humanities: World Views

French

Physical Education


SEMESTER 4

Integrative Project course

3 Choices of Upper-Level Courses **

English 

Humanities: Ethics

Complementary course

*List of Intro-Level courses to choose from

Fundamentals of Business; Anthropology: Human Culture and Diversity; Geography: People, Places and Environments; Sociology: Individual and Society; Introduction to Religious Studies; Philosophy: The Just Society.

**List of Upper-Level courses to choose from: 

Business and Social Responsibility; International Business; Anthropology: Indigenous peoples of North America; Anthropology: Race and Racism; Microeconomics; International Economics; Urban Geography Field Course; Environmental Geography; American History; Human Rights in History; International Relations; Politics of Climate Change; Developmental Psychology; Forensic Psychology; Sociology: Criminology; Sociology of Media; Fundamentals of Law. 

Want to know more?

If you have questions about the Social Science program, please contact:

Jean-Michel Cohalan
Social Science and Commerce Department Chair and Program Coordinator
514.931.8792, ext. 365
j.cohalan@marianopolis.edu

For more information on applying

Admissions Office
514.931.8792, ext. 300
admissions@marianopolis.edu