Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

The Faculty of Social Science and Humanities offers Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree programs in Communication and Digital Media Studies, Criminology and Justice, Forensic Psychology, Legal Studies, Liberal Studies, Political Science and Psychology as well as a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology. The specializations within certain programs are designed to provide students with a broad range of skills required in a variety of fields. Through the application of theory and hands-on activities, students develop the knowledge, holistic thinking, teamwork and interpersonal skills that are essential for success in the 21^st century.

The faculty offers pathway programs in Communication and Digital Media Studies, Criminology and Justice, Forensic Psychology, Legal Studies, Political Science and Psychology (Bachelor of Arts). These programs enable college graduates to apply specific diplomas toward Bachelor of Arts degrees.

Faculty and staff at Ontario Tech University come from diverse academic backgrounds and are excited to share their knowledge and life experiences with students. To view a list of Faculty of Social Science and Humanities faculty and staff members visit socialscienceandhumanities.ontariotechu.ca/people or the faculty website socialscienceandhumanities.ontariotechu.ca. 

To learn more about our program offerings, click the links below. 

Programs

• Communication and Digital Media Studies
• Criminology and Justice
• Forensic Psychology
• Legal Studies
• Liberal Studies
• Political Science
• Psychology (BA)

• Psychology (BSc)

• Communication and Digital Media Studies – Advanced Entry
• Communication and Digital Media Studies – GAS Transfer
• Criminology and Justice – Advanced Entry
• Criminology and Justice – GAS Transfer
• Forensic Psychology – Advanced Entry
• Forensic Psychology – GAS Transfer
• Legal Studies – Advanced Entry
• Legal Studies – GAS Transfer
• Political Science – Advanced Entry
• Political Science – GAS Transfer
• Psychology (BA) - Advanced Entry
• Psychology (BA) - GAS Transfer

• Public Policy

• Double Major in Legal Studies and Political Science

• Alternative Dispute Resolution minor
• Communication and Digital Media Studies minor
• Creative Industries and Popular Culture minor
• Criminology and Justice minor
• Digital Media Politics and Policy minor
• Forensic Psychology minor
• Global Studies Minor
• Human Rights Law minor
• Indigenous Studies minor
• Information Law minor
• Legal Studies minor
• Liberal Studies minor
• Online Creators: Digital Entrepreneurship, Work and Society minor
• Political Science minor
• Professional Communication minor
• Psychology (BA) Minor
• Science, Technology and Society minor
• Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Minor
• Social Media Advocacy and Activism minor
• Sociology minor
• Sustainability Studies minor