The Sociology degree is a four-year program offered by the University of Saskatchewan that may be completed at Parkland College. Sociology is the study of human social life, focusing on developing an understanding of changes in social structure and human interaction on an individual, societal and global level. Students in Sociology learn to analyze social issues and think critically about the world around them. A degree in Sociology prepares students for studies in areas such as criminology, journalism, law, medicine, nursing, planning and social work.
All classes can be completed at Parkland College through face to face classes and online distance learning from the University or Regina, University of Saskatchewan and Athabasca University. This bachelor degree is a bit more complex than many of our other programs because of the need to work within some tight regulations. It is essential that students interested in pursuing this field of study contact our academic advisor for more information and to create a schedule of classes.
Career Opportunities
Graduates typically work in the criminal justice system or use the program as a first step to pursue studies in law or graduate work.
Sample Schedule
Sample Schedule
First Year – Term 1
First Year – Term 2
Sociology 111
Psychology 120
English 114
History 121
Indigenous Studies 100 or Native Studies 107
Sociology 112
Psychology 121
English 113
History 122
Indigenous Studies 201 or Biology 121
Second Year – Term 1
Second Year – Term 2
Sociology 232
Sociology 2XX
Sociology 2XX
Psychology 2XX
Computer Science 100 or Geology 108
Sociology 233
Sociology 2XX
Sociology 3XX
Psychology 2XX
English 2XX
Third Year – Term 1
Third Year – Term 2
Elective
Sociology 3XX
Sociology 4XX
Anthropology 111
English 2XX
Elective
Sociology 3XX
Elective
Anthropology 2XX
English 2XX
Important Notes:
Every class is not necessarily available every year, the sequencing is a suggestion only.
Classes marked 2XX, 3XX or 4XX indicate the level of the class, actual classes available vary from year to year and can be obtained from a number of different universities.
Bachelor of Indigenous Education Classes – Fall 2022
CRN
Class Number
Time
Day
Instructor
Classroom
Fall 2022 Cohort
33806
EIND 116
6:00PM – 8:45PM
R
Clorice Delorme
101
33820
ENGL 100
10:30AM – 11:45AM
T/R
Katherine Springford
109
33422
INDG 100
7:00PM – 9:45PM
T
Elaine Hulse
109
33463
MATH 101
4:40PM – 6:00PM
MW
Wayne Clark
129
33575
SAUL 100
7:00PM – 9:45PM
W
Denise Kennedy
ZOOM – UR COURSES
Fall 2020 Cohort
33676
EIEA 355
10:00AM – 12:45PM
W
Ben Schenstead
101
33861
EIND 305
7:00PM – 9:45PM
T
Reg Leidl
101
33863
EIND 305 LAB
6:00PM – 7:45PM
W
TBA
101
33677
ELNG 325
1:30PM – 4:15PM
W
Ben Schenstead
101
33678
JS 351
1:00PM – 3:45PM
T
Elaine Hulse
109
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Fall 2022
CRN
Class
Type
Time
Day
Instructor
Classroom
Nursing Year 2
84890
NURS 200.3
Lecture
12:30PM – 3:20PM
T
Jodie Bigalky
123
84834
NURS 202.3
Lecture
8:30 AM – 11:20AM
T
Jodie Bigalky
123
84800
NURS 202 LAB
L71
8:30AM – 11:20AM
W
83744
NURS 202 LAB
L72
12:00PM-2:50PM
W
89325
NURS 202 LAB
L73
3:30PM-6:20PM
W
84835
NURS 204.3
Lecture
12:30PM – 2:20PM
M
Joleen Klassen
123
84807
NURS 204 LAB
L71
3:00PM – 5:20PM
M (dates vary)
123
84808
NURS 204 LAB
L72
3:00PM – 5:20PM
M (dates vary)
123
89323
NURS 206.1
Clinical
Jodie Bigalky
89324
NURS 206 LAB
L71
R
86956
NURS 207.3
Lecture
10:00AM – 11:20AM
M/F
Paul Lee & Carol Bullin
ONLINE
85563
MCIM 223.3
Lecture
8:30AM – 9:50AM
M/F
Yannick Tremblay
ONLINE
Nursing Year 3
85428
NURS 304.3
Lecture
8:30AM – 11:20AM
R
Kelly Penz
123
85430
NURS 311.3
Lecture
8:00AM – 8:50AM
M
Cheryl Cummings
ONLINE
85431
NURS 311 LAB
L71
3:00PM – 5:50PM
R
85432
NURS 311 LAB
L72
8:30AM – 11:20AM
F
85795
NURS 311 LAB
L73
12:00PM – 2:50PM
F
85434
NURS 321.3
Lecture
12:30PM – 2:20PM
R
Lindsey Goertz
123
85435
NURS 321 LAB
L71
9:00AM – 10:50AM
F
Mobola Ogunbiyi
123
85436
NURS 321 LAB
L72
1:30PM – 3:20PM
F
Cara Sharpe
123
85429
NURS 332.3
Lecture
9:00AM – 12:50PM
M
Kathy Rodger
101
85433
NURS 333.3
Clinical
TW
85067
NURS 333 LAB
L71
TW
Kathy Rodger
Nursing Year 4
87802
NURS 450.9
Clinical
Kathy Rodger
89191
NURS 441.3
Lecture
ONLINE
Classes are subject to change.
Please note: You are able to register in any classes for which you have the prerequisites at either university, but please consider registering in Parkland College designated classes. These classes tend to be much smaller in size and may have additional tutorials or seminars. The designated Parkland College classes are the only classes for which Parkland College receives revenue to maintain the classes here and provide additional supports such as advisors and tutorials.
Where to start with online classes
Start with the syllabus or course outline. This will give you all the information that you need for the class, the instructor’s contact information, the textbook, the weekly topics, the assignments, their due dates and their weighting, and how your work will be assessed.
Check out what you have to do in the first week, plan when you will do it – then do it!
Put all the assignment due dates in your calendar with reminders two weeks ahead and one week ahead. Don’t leave them to the last minute.
Enjoy learning new stuff!
If you need a common visiting student form, please visit the University at Parkland College page on the Current Students section of our website.
FAQ
FAQ’s
How do I take classes from the University of Saskatchewan or University of Regina at Parkland College?
You can take university classes at Parkland College if you have been accepted for admission to either the University of Regina or the University of Saskatchewan. Go to the Admissions Page more for detailed information on how to apply.
Is there an application to take classes at Parkland College?
You don’t have to fill in a separate application to take classes at Parkland College, you just have to be accepted to either University of Saskatchewan or University of Regina. When you register for classes you register in the sections of the class being held in Yorkton (or your community of choice for televised classes).
I am a University of Regina student but I want to take Psychology which is a University of Saskatchewan class?
It is easy to take a class from the “other university” talk to our academic advisor and she will help you fill in a Common Visiting Student Form. This form lets you take classes from the “other university” without having to apply for admission; the form is also a way to have the transfer credit approved at you home university before you take the class. If you are a University of Saskatchewan student you just have to fill in the form, after we send it away you don’t have to do anything else. If you are a University of Regina student you have to wait until you get a letter from the University of Saskatchewan giving you permission to go online to the University of Saskatchewan website PAWS to register in the class yourself. It is an easy process, almost every student at Parkland College takes a class from the other university.
How do I pay my fees?
You can pay your fees in many different ways; the important thing to note is that you have to pay your fees to the University that offers the class, so you pay the University of Saskatchewan for their classes and the University of Regina for their classes. To find out how much you owe go to either PAWS for University of Saskatchewan or URSelfService for University of Regina and look for the Account Summary by term. On these sites there is also information about how you can pay. You can pay in a number of different ways, online, at an ABM, at certain bank branches, by cheque or even in cash. Failure to pay in a timely manner may incur late fees and will prevent you from registering in next terms classes and stop you from seeing you final mark for your classes.
Where do I get my textbooks?
You can buy textbooks from the bookstore of the university from which the class originates. Both have online shopping for textbooks. The University of Regina bookstore is here and the University of Saskatchewan bookstore is here. Both university bookstores charge for shipping. You do not have to buy new textbooks, the university bookstores also sell used textbooks. You can also buy textbooks from Amazon and Chapters online or Coles in Parkland Mall, both of the online booksellers sell used textbooks too. In some cases shipping may be free.
Sometimes students will post notices in the student coffee room with textbooks for sale, these can be the best deal but check with the official list at the university bookstore to make sure that the prof hasn’t chosen a newer edition or changed the required texts for the course.
How do I know that I am registered in the right class?
You can check online at URSelfService or PAWS to see which classes you are registered in, then check the Course Registration Numbers (CRNs) in the University bulletin, these are the sections being offered at Parkland College.
I want to change my major, what do I do now?
Lots of people change their mind about what they want to major in at university, just make an appointment to see the academic advisor and she will help you find the right direction to match your career goals.
How do I transfer to Saskatoon or Regina?
You don’t have to do anything when you decide to go to the main campus to take classes. When you register for classes for the next term you just register for the classes located in Saskatoon or Regina. When you take classes at Parkland College you are a University of Regina or University of Saskatchewan student, there is no transfer process between here and the main campus.
Are there real instructors at Parkland College?
Parkland College has four types of classes, face to face, multi-mode, televised and online.
Most of the first year classes and social work classes are face to face with a live instructor in the room teaching you. The instructor is selected and hired by the university and is paid by the university. They have to meet the same standard the instructors on campus would have to meet. In almost every case the instructor has a minimum of a master’s degree in the subject that they are teaching, many have doctoral degrees. Some of our instructors live locally, others drive from considerable distances to teach at Parkland College. Face to face classes are currently only available in Yorkton.
Multi-mode classes are increasing in number, here the instructor is live in Saskatoon or Regina and video conferencing equipment enables you to see the instructor and the other students taking the class in up to four other locations in the province projected onto a big screen. The instructor can see you too, and all of the other students around the province. Multi-mode classes are only available in Yorkton right now.
Televised classes are taught by instructors located in Regina or Saskatoon, they usually have a class in the room with them, the class is broadcast via the cast.scn satellite network to many locations in Saskatchewan. You watch the class on either projected onto a big screen or on a television screen, you can call into the studio with questions and to participate in class discussions. Televised classes are available at all Parkland College locations you must be at a college location to view these classes.
Online classes are classes that are available on any computer with an internet connection. Most online classes have a start and end date that is the same as the other classes but do not have regular meeting times. The classes are usually set up as a series of modules with a different module to be completed each week. You can complete the work for each class at any time during the week. Final exams may be online or you may have to come to a college location to write the exam.
Are the classes easier at Parkland College?
Classes at Parkland College are no easier or harder than they are on the main campus. Instructors are approved by the department and they must meet the same requirements as on campus instructors. In some cases students write the same exams as on campus students. However, because of the smaller class sizes and more personalized service at Parkland we have found that students tend to get better marks than their peers who went straight to the main campus.
Can I still apply to Nursing/Pharmacy/Nutrition/Social Work if I do my first year at Parkland College?
Yes, you can apply for professional programs while you are taking classes at Parkland College. If you need help contact our academic advisor, she will be able to help you with your application by making sure you have all of the prerequisites and that you meet the deadlines.
Are the fees lower at Parkland College?
Tuition fees for university classes at Parkland College are the same as the fees on campus. You will pay a lower rate for student fees and you won’t have to pay the athletic fee or the bus pass (U of S). You will not be charged the medical and dental insurance fee either, however, if you would like, you can opt in to the medical and dental plan for students, this is a great deal if you don’t have coverage elsewhere. Check with the academic advisor for more information.
Can I apply for Parkland College scholarships and my university scholarships?
Yes you can apply for entrance scholarships from Parkland College and add them to any other scholarships you may receive from any source. The deadline for entrance scholarships is usually in May before the new academic year, awards are made at the end of September. In addition, students who are taking classes from Parkland College can also apply for the internal scholarships that are awarded in February/March. Some students receive up to $3000 from Parkland College in scholarships alone.
Can I start at Parkland College and move to university in another province?
If you are planning to take your first year at Parkland College and then move out of province you still need to be accepted by either the university of Saskatchewan or University of Regina. You will need to work closely with our academic advisor to make sure that all of your classes from your time at Parkland will transfer to your new university and that you take the classes that the out of province university requires so that you are not delayed by missed classes. We have had many students transfer to U of A, U of C, UBC and Brandon University. Our advisor will work with you and the university you would like to go to so that you only take what you need and what will transfer.
Can I start classes at Parkland College in January?
Yes, you can start classes at several different times each year, in September, January, May and sometimes June, July and August. You will need to make sure that you apply in plenty of time and that you select your classes with our academic advisor at least a few weeks before classes start. Please don’t leave it to the last minute.
Contacts
It is essential that all students consult a counsellor once you have your acceptance letter from the U of R or U of S to develop a schedule of classes.
