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Career Courses

Welcome To Career Courses

Planning your future starts with the choices you make today. Career-focused courses in the Faculty of Social Sciences are designed to help you reflect on your goals, explore career possibilities, and build the skills employers value most.

Whether you’re just beginning to think about your path or looking to gain hands-on experience, these courses offer a meaningful way to connect your academic journey with your career aspirations.

Careers-Focused Social Sciences Courses

These Social Sciences courses integrate career education directly into your learning experience. You’ll explore real-world applications of your degree, gain insight into employment sectors, and develop transferable skills like communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. Each course is designed to help you feel more confident, informed, and prepared for life after graduation.

1T03: Life, The University & Everything Learn More

Start your university journey with confidence. This first-year, first-term course helps you transition into academic life, explore program options, and build foundational skills for success in Social Sciences and beyond.

2EL0: Career Planning In The Social Sciences Learn More

Explore career possibilities, build your resume, and prepare for experiential opportunities. This current version of the career course is open to all Social Sciences students and required for those pursuing co-op or internship placements.

2EL3: Career Preparation In The Social Sciences Learn More

Launched summer 2025, this updated career course offers flexible, future-focused support for Social Sciences students. It’s open to all and required for co-op and internship participation – helping you connect your academic experience to real-world goals.