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Why study the humanities and social sciences at Douglas?
Find out if Douglas is the right fit for you.
In our humanities and social sciences programs you’ll develop research, teamwork, problem-solving, communication and leadership skills – five of the top 10 skills employers are looking for in 2024*.
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Prepare for a wide range of careers
Humanities and social sciences programs and courses can help you start careers in:
Prepare for a wide range of careers
Pursue careers in a variety of fields, including education, business, law, politics, media and communication, and social services and more.
- Education
- Business
- Law
- Politics
- Digital media
- Communications
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Graduate with experience
Grow your network, gain hands-on work experience and put your academic learning into practice by applying to the optional
Co-operative Education Program. Many of the programs in the humanities and social sciences are co-op eligible.
Graduate with experience
Grow your network, gain hands-on work experience and put your academic learning into practice by applying to the optional
Co-operative Education Program. Many of the programs in the humanities and social sciences are co-op eligible.
Transfer your credits to university
Many of our humanities and social sciences courses and credentials transfer to top research universities in British Columbia and Canada. If you take your first two years of study at Douglas and then transfer to university to complete your degree, you’ll save more than $5000 in tuition fees.
Transfer your credits to university
Many of our humanities and social sciences courses and credentials transfer to top research universities in British Columbia and Canada. If you take your first two years of study at Douglas and then transfer to university to complete your degree, you’ll save more than $5000 in tuition fees.
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Get the skills employers want
*Source: The Most In-Demand Skills for 2024 (LinkedIn)
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Choose from an extensive list of programs
Prepare for a wide range of careers
Pursue careers in a variety of fields, including education, business, law, politics, media and communication, and social services and more.
- Anthropology
- Asian Studies
- Criminology
- Environmental Studies
- Future Teachers
- Future Professional Pilots
- Geography and the Environment
- History
- Legal Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology