Social Science Certificate

Courses in Social Science

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Social Science Certificate

Are you thinking of pursuing a rewarding career in the Social Sciences?  Success starts with a good post-secondary education, and one way students get a competitive advantage is by having a Social Science Certificate among their credentials when applying to college and university programs.  It is more than a piece of paper; it is a tangible recognition for your commitment to at least six high school Social Science courses.  Post-secondary institutions recognize this effort, and so do employers.  Potential careers in this field may include:

  • Teaching at all levels e.g. Elementary to post-secondary
  • Social Work / Social Justice Work e.g. Police, Human Rights, etc.
  • Legal career e.g. lawyer, paralegal
  • Meteorology e.g. Weatherperson
  • Historian e.g. Archaeologist
  • Etc. among the thousands of career possibilities!

​Consider earning a Social Science certificate to get an edge in starting a successful career!

Requirements of a Social Science Certificate:

Must successfully complete a minimum of 6 Credits in total, from any of the following disciplines. The credits below must be in either Grade 11 or Grade 12:​

  • Geography
  • History
  • Law
  • Social Sciences
  • Humanities (excluding Religion courses)