Hey there,
I am planning on going into Life Sciences in September, but I am now thinking of switching into Social Sciences, simplying because it gives me more flexibility and options for my courses.

I have talked to the people at admissions, but I just want some advice on what there is to do / or what other programs are available in second year of social sciences?

I understand that during second year of Life sciences, the student can go into biology, honours molecular biology, biology and genetics. So, what are some future options for second year of Social Sciences?

Thanks so much!

You can always switch in second year. Your life science credits will likely be considered electives for your soc. sci program.

I would look at the course calendar's social sciences programs: http://registrar.mcmaster.ca /CALEN...nt/pg1654.html

Try to see if you can shadow any of the programs that you're interested in. You might need to take summer school to get necessary credits. : )

Wow, that is quite a change. From Science to Social Science.

I'm just curious is it because you like social science courses more or are you having a change in future goal(s)?

You can major in Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Gerontology, Health Studies, Kinesiology, Labour Studies, Political Science, (Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour <- One major so I bracketed it), Religious Studies, Social Work and Sociology.

You can also minor in these

Archaelogy is only available as a minor

You can also double major.

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Honours Bachelor of Arts programs consist of a total of 120 units of work normally completed over four years. Honours programs provide a concentration in the particular field, as well as an extended time of study, and are normally a requirement for those who contemplate proceeding to graduate studies.
The Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology is being phased out and admission to Level II will be last available in September 2009.
Kinesiology students who successfully complete all requirements of the first three levels of an Honours Kinesiology degree may request permission of the Office of the Associate Dean of Social Sciences for transfer to graduate with a three-level Bachelor of Kinesiology degree.
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