Equity, Diversity, and Human Rights
Learn to question assumptions about society and take an active role in making the world a better place.
Overview
Explore the issues of equity, diversity and human rights in society as well as in the workplace.
This program prepares students for careers in human resources, labour law, education, policy analysis, social work, community and advocacy services, and health care.
Hosted in the Sociology department, the Equity, Diversity, and Human Rights program draws elective courses from Sociology; Gerontology; History; Law and Justice; and Psychology.
Develop your critical thinking and communication skills as you complete courses in the following areas: Indigenous rights; gender and sexuality; age, disability and mental health; language, religion, race and ethnicity. This program can be completed in French or English, or as a bilingual program
Key Features
Career Opportunities
Graduates can rest assured knowing there is a multitude of career options they can explore post-graduation. Some career options include, but are not limited to:
- Human resources
- Policy analysis
- Labour law
- Education
- Social work
- Advocacy
- Research
- Health care
Many of these careers can be found in the public and private sector and community organizations.
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