Social Sciences

Social Sciences alumni have a unique combination of skills, including:

Acquire versatile skills with a general education in social sciences, including creative and critical thinking and the ability to assess complex situations, opening up a variety of employment opportunities across various fields.

Go on to pursue a Bachelor's degree in fields such as:

• Psychology, psychoeducation, sociology, and criminology,
• Communications, marketing, and journalism,
• Politics, international relations, and public relations,
• Architecture and industrial design,
• Sports intervention,
• Human resources,
• History, geography, and philosophy,
• Law,
• Teaching,
• And much more!

This Diploma of College Studies (DCS) is approved by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur of Québec and is internationally recognized.

Holders of a Diploma of College Studies (DCS) can pursue university studies or enter the workforce directly.

A laptop computer is mandatory for study in this program. This laptop must be equipped with the Windows operating system to work with all software.

Mentors may request other standard or student-licensed software mandatory for their courses to be installed.

Learn more about the benefits

It has been determined that a Windows PC is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.

Minimum Requirements :

• Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent  
• 8 GB of RAM or more  
• 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)  
• Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).  

Recommended Requirements

• Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent  
• 12 GB of RAM or more  
• 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)  
• Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).  

We recommend purchasing an external numeric keypad if your laptop does not already have one.

Required software: Microsoft 365 for Windows or Mac (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Experiment with industry-standard equipment, software, and technology in our advanced facilities, including:

• FLEX classrooms,
• Active learning classrooms,
• And many others!

Actively participate and collaborate with teachers using these specialized facilities, boosting your motivation and confidence.

Employers actively seek out candidates with practical experience. In addition to offering a Career Service, LaSalle College combines classroom learning with real-world work experience.

Take part in a significant integration project and educational outings in the Montréal metropolitan area, and participate in large-scale events in your field of study.

Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.

Every application is reviewed by the College.

To be eligible for acceptance into this program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:

LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.

We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.

Processing time:

• Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
• International applicants: up to six months.

Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.

Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.

Diploma of College Studies (DCS) programs consist of:

• General education courses common to all programs,
• General education courses specific to the program,
• Complementary general education courses.

Concentration Courses

• Academic Work: Tools and Methods (45 hrs)
• World Geography (45 hrs)
• History of the Modern World (60 hrs)
• Introduction to Psychology (45 hrs)
• Quantitative Analysis in the Social Sciences (60 hrs)
• Qualitative Research Methods (60 hrs)
• Global Economy: Resources and Development (45 hrs)
• Introduction to Political Science (45 hrs)
• Introduction to Sociology (45 hrs)
• Human Biology (45 hrs)
• Calculus I (75 hrs)
• Calculus II (60 hrs)
• Media and Democracy (45 hrs)
• Social Psychology (45 hrs)
• Quebec Society: Diversity and Citizenship (45 hrs)
• International Community and Global Issues (45 hrs)
• Technology, Power and the Individual (45 hrs)
• Perspectives on Montreal (45 hrs)
• Culture and Image (45 hrs)
• Applied Statistics (45 hrs)
• Linear Algebra (60 hrs)
• Integration Project (30 hrs)

* The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.

General Education Courses

College-level institutions emphasize general education that focuses on core cultural knowledge, skill development, responsible citizenship, and shared cultural heritage.

Alumni have a well-rounded skill set and general knowledge that is valued in the workplace.

• 3 physical education courses (90 hrs)
• 3 philosophy courses (150 hrs)
• 4 language and literature courses (240 hrs)
• 2 second language courses (90 hrs)
• 2 complementary courses (90 hrs)