COURSE CURRICULUM

The Sociology program at Providence University College offers a diverse range of courses designed to deepen students’ understanding of social dynamics, power structures, and contemporary issues affecting societies worldwide. Courses such as Common Knowledge, Fake News, and Conspiracy Theories explore how misinformation shapes public opinion and social behavior, while Collective Behaviours examines how groups act together in ways that influence social change. Criminal Justice: Policing, Courts, and Corrections provides insight into the workings of the legal system and its role in maintaining social order. Deviance, Crime, and Social Control studies how societies define and respond to behaviors that challenge norms. Global Issues addresses pressing challenges like poverty, migration, and conflict from a sociological perspective. Power, Oppression, and Resistance explores the ways in which social hierarchies are maintained and contested. The Sociology of Race and Ethnicity and Sociology of Religion delve into how identity and belief systems shape social experiences and community life. Studies in Addictions looks at the social and psychological aspects of substance use and dependency. Finally, Supremacy and Violent Extremism investigates the roots and impacts of extremist ideologies and actions. Together, these courses prepare students to critically analyze complex social problems and engage thoughtfully in efforts toward justice and positive social transformation.