Marianopolis College

Human
Behaviour

Professor Jean-Michel Cohalan

Program Coordinator

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Leadership and problem-solving using rigorous methodologies and analysis

The Human Behaviour concentration of the Social Science program focuses on the study of social relationships, human behaviour, and the mind. Why do people act the way they do? How are social relationships constructed and maintained? How do we learn? What social and environmental factors influence human health and behaviour? These are some of the questions you will examine from a multidisciplinary perspective.

In addition to a wide array of electives in the Social Sciences, you can opt to take Human Biology and Applied Statistics in your second year, which are recommended courses for students interested in pursuing university studies in Psychology.

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  • WHO IS THIS PROFILE FOR?

    If you are naturally inquisitive about people and want to better understand relationships, social structures and how our minds work, then the Human Behaviour concentration at Marianopolis is for you.

  • DOES IT OFFER HONOURS?

    Yes, you can apply to the Honours Distinction in Social Science after your first semester and will be selected based on your academic standing and a letter of intent. If you are accepted into Honours, you will be enrolled in enriched sections of certain courses and you will get to engage more deeply with your program through various activities, including special guest lectures, site visits, group seminars, and social events.

  • WHERE DOES IT LEAD?

    The Human Behaviour concentration is a great stepping stone for a wide variety of university programs, including studies in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Criminology, Education, and Human Resources.

  • WHAT ARE THE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS?

    • Quebec Diploma of Secondary Studies (Diplôme d’études secondaire) or its equivalent
    • English and French proficiency tests (in certain circumstances)
    • No additional pre-requisites
    • Overall minimum grade average of 75%

    For more information, consult the complete list of entrance requirements to Marianopolis College.

Semester Snapshots

Here is a look at the courses you will take, depending on whether your hold a certificate of eligibility for English-language education in Quebec. For more information about the certificate of eligibility, consult our FAQs.

  • Semester 1

    History of the Modern World
    Intellectual Methods
    Introduction to Psychology
    Sociology: Individual and Society
    Introduction to College English
    French Second Language
    Physical Education

  • Semester 2

    Macroeconomics
    Qualitative Research
    Choose 2 Intro-Level Electives
    English Literary Genres
    French Second Language
    Humanities: Knowledge or Worldviews
    Physical Education

  • Semester 3

    Multidisciplinary Thematic
    Quantitative Analysis
    Choose 1 Psychology Elective
    Choose 1 Social Science Elective
    English Literary Themes
    French Second Language or Complementary
    Humanities: Knowledge or Worldviews
    Physical Education

  • Semester 4

    Integrative Project
    Choose 3 Social Science Electives
    English Adapted to Program
    2 French Second Language or 1 Complementary
    Humanities: Ethics

  • Semester 1

    History of the Modern World
    Intellectual Methods
    Introduction to Psychology
    Sociology: Individual and Society
    Introduction to College English
    French Literature
    Physical Education

  • Semester 2

    Macroeconomics
    Qualitative Research
    Choose 2 Intro-Level Electives
    English Literary Genres
    French Literature
    Humanities: Knowledge or Worldviews
    Physical Education

  • Semester 3

    Multidisciplinary Thematic
    Quantitative Analysis
    Choose 1 Psychology Elective
    Choose 1 Upper-Level Elective or Human Biology
    English Literary Themes
    French Literature
    Humanities: Knowledge or Worldviews
    Physical Education

  • Semester 4

    Integrative Project
    Choose 2 Social Science Electives
    Choose 1 Upper-Level Elective or Applied Statistics
    English Adapted to Program
    Humanities: Ethics
    Complementary

Sample list of Intro-Level Electives: Anthropology: Human Culture and Diversity; Geography: People, Places and Environments; Introduction to Political Science; Sociology: Individual and Society; Introduction to Religious Studies; Philosophy: The Just Society.

Sample list of Psychology Electives: Psychological Disorders; Developmental Psychology; Social Psychology; Business Psychology; Forensic Psychology; Psychology of Sexuality.

Sample list of Upper-Level Electives: Psychological Disorders; Developmental Psychology; Social Psychology; Business Psychology; Forensic Psychology; Psychology of Sexuality; Anthropology: Race and Racism; Microeconomics; Urban Geography; Human Rights in History; Political Science: Understanding Power; Sociology: Social Inequalities and Social Problems; Fundamentals of Law.

Profile Highlights

ROBUST UNIVERSITY PREPARATION
The Social Science program at Marianopolis offers a unique and exciting pathway through a wide range of Social Science disciplines to help you build a more thorough and nuanced understanding of our complex world. Not only will you develop important analytical and methodological skills that will prepare you for a broad range of university programs, you will learn to become a more self-driven learner and an empowered and informed global citizen.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND INTEGRATIVE
Our faculty from 10 different disciplines work closely together to ensure that students experience a highly integrative and fulfilling program of study. Our team-taught multidisciplinary thematic courses introduce students to sustainability and citizenship from multiple perspectives, enabling them to explore and address various contemporary issues using a collaborative and integrated approach.

MENTORSHIP
The Social Science Mentorship Program pairs students from any concentration with Marianopolis alumni studying or working in social science, business or law related fields. The program aims to cultivate lasting bonds between students and alumni and to provide students with guidance and skills that help them succeed as students, as professionals and as global citizens.

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“Coming from a French high school, I was the only one of my friends to make the transition to English studies. I can now gladly state that my expectations of Marianopolis were exceeded in every way. I have maintained my older friendships while building new ones that will last a lifetime. My classes were full of students who were ambitious, balanced and kind.”

Camille Joli-Coeur
Class of 2018, Social Science
Professor Jean-Michel Cohalan

Program Coordinator