Social Sciences
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About the Program
Analyze and understand social realities in LaSalle College Montréal's Social Sciences DCS program.
Focused on current issues like diversity, technology and the environment, this program connects you to the realities of Montréal, Québec, and the world.
Benefit from partnerships with local businesses and organizations, as well as classes where you evolve into an informed citizen.
Study at LaSalle College for as little as $300 per semester!
Opportunities
Our unique approach incorporates real-world experience with classroom learning for a hands-on, practical education.
- Collaborate with active industry professionals;
- Sharpen skills in a practical setting;
- Learn from the various school trips you'll participate in;
- Take advantage of our flexible program.
Accelerate your career!
Admissions Criteria
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:
Secondary School Diploma (DES) with completion of:
• Mathematics CST4 (Math 416 under the former system).Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) with completion of:
• Secondary French V,
• Secondary English V,
• Mathematics TS or Secondary V SN (Math 526 under the former system).
Achievement of a score in regular French and English 102 or 103 on the LaSalle College placement test.
Equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient.
List of Courses
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)
Tuition & Aid
LaSalle College programs qualify for the Loans and Bursaries Programs offered by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec, and for several other types of loans and bursaries.
Québec Resident? Take advantage of a special $300-per-semester rate—tuition similar to your nearest CEGEP. Studying in our bright, modern facilities has never been so affordable.
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