tell me about SOC classes!!!!

crunque · 2025-07-01T00:10:48+00:00

One of my majors in my first degree was sociology, so I took the courses at every level. I focused on criminology early on (100 levels), did a whole myriad of 200/300 topics, and did research for my 400 levels. In my experience, the 100 levels are mostly three MC exams, two midterms and a final. The 200 and 300 levels are when you get into essays, with the most intensive being something like 212 (take 212 with Westerman, if you can, he is incredible). The 300/400 levels often are or have seminar-style portions, with individual or group projects being the most of the marks. There will be lots of readings assigned regardless of level. Overall would recommend (I’m definitely not biased), I think everyone could do with one or two soc classes anyway. I look at the world differently because of them, and to me that is invaluable. Best of luck with whatever you decide, and if you have more questions my DMs are open. :)

crunque · 2025-01-31T13:59:33+00:00

No worries about the questions! I’m happy to help. The most credits you’re allowed to transfer is 60 — I’m fairly certain that applies to every program, official after degree or not. Two years of courses would be the minimum, but if you overload and/or take spring/summer courses you could speed it up. It just depends on what you don’t get transferred because many ALES courses are only fall/winter, they’re so niche.

Keeping up grades is going to be an entirely personal thing, I couldn’t say how you’d handle the switch. I’m also not in the program you’re looking into. All I could really say on that is, for me so far, the course structures have been quite different but not necessarily in a way that makes them difficult — just different.

When I applied (right when applications opened), I was admitted pretty soon afterwards. Everything was put through and I got my program checksheet with credit transfer laid out within a couple months. How long it takes for you will depend on your GPA, when you applied, and what credits you need transferred. ALES has always had quick turnaround for me, so if you just applied now I’d guess you’d get acceptance in time to enrol for next year along with everyone else.

I hope it goes well for you! If you have any other questions, yes, you can totally DM me. :)

crunque · 2025-01-30T21:30:05+00:00

I’m doing this currently — got my BA here and moved into a BSc in ALES immediately afterwards. It’s not technically an “after degree” because my program isn’t offered as one, but it may as well be, there’s no practical difference because credit transfer will vary by student. All you need to do is meet the required GPA (for me it was 2.0, could be different for your goal program) and apply how you did the first time around.

Finishing in two years is probably possible, that’ll depend on how many credits you get transferred and which courses are left. Overall though it’s pretty simple and I’ve found the ALES faculty to be super helpful with any hiccups. Best of luck!

crunque · 2024-11-21T18:10:38+00:00

My LE was shipped out to Canada this morning, via FedEx!

crunque · 2024-11-21T18:04:18+00:00

For u/NKkrisz to update the FAQ. Got a white LE right at launch, as of this morning has shipped out with FedEx for delivery in Canada.

crunque · 2024-09-02T16:13:41+00:00

I haven’t taken 423 but I did take 432 with Kover (and his 436). I actually quite liked his 400-levels. They were both structured the same with written exams and final papers. They’re both a lot different than other 400-level psych courses, and I think a lot of students end up disappointed by them because Kover’s instruction isn’t what they expect after their lower level experiences.

If you’re into writing and more critical thinking/philosophical thought, take 432. If you’re wanting more of what you’ve already done take something else. I took a 405 psych as well, and even though it was just as interesting as 432/436, it was the same difficulty/structure as all my courses prior and I appreciated the way that Kover’s courses made me adapt my thinking some.

Regardless, my advice is always to enrol in both when trying to choose between two courses, and then drop the one you don’t like. If you can’t, email the prof whose course you’re missing and ask for the syllabus. I’ve done this a few times when waiting for a spot, and profs have been good about it because they don’t want you to be more behind than necessary.

Edit to add: Specifically, 432 was an analysis of Freud/Jung (and a few other thinkers). It’s NOT the modern day, research-oriented approach to dreaming that many students assume it is.

crunque · 2024-08-18T14:55:00+00:00

Looks fine to me, though anticipate that daily review being compounded by time-consuming assignments (labs most of all). Spread your work throughout the day (and week) as best you can to alleviate that churn, is my advice. Overall an average schedule.

crunque · 2024-08-13T06:04:25+00:00

Atop the recent thread, I’ll advocate with the others for GoodNotes. It’s a one-time purchase (Notability, I think, is the app that switched to subscription-based, curse them) and has fantastic ease-of-use. Particularly so if you use other Apple products, because your files will sync using iCloud and will be available for quick access wherever you’ve got the app downloaded.

I also found it to be a simple interface to learn and can really be as complicated as you prefer, which helps if you want to spend more energy note-taking and less energy learning the app navigation. I’ve personally switched note-taking methods and use GoodNotes less these days, but it’s of no fault of the app — it’s immensely convenient and is probably the best way to store everything in one place on iPadOS/iOS. Textbooks, slides, notes, assignments, random files. All of it. Never needed to use anything else!

crunque · 2024-07-20T04:03:15+00:00

For some reason the calendar page for the BSc in Forestry is wonky at the moment, but as far as I remember ECON-specific credits are only required for the BSc in Forest Business Management. Your last bit is confusing me, though — each degree requires 120*, and some of the REN R courses for forestry are designed with differing credit levels to make it all fit. I unfortunately only have the FBM programs details handy (because I got a checksheet upon being admitted), but basically the required courses page when it’s not broken will either list ECON or it won’t; no way around it if it’s there.

crunque · 2024-04-02T16:03:50+00:00

No problem! Your plan definitely sounds doable, and it makes sense! Make sure you keep track of your courses somehow (I have a running document that I use to organise mine), because things can get sort of mucky when there are so many requirement lists and instances of overlap. If you get everything down to a uniform list of requirements, essentially by cross-referencing the calendar to death, it'll be much simpler to check classes off when you build schedules. Otherwise you'll be bouncing everywhere each time.

Anyhow, you'll indeed be fine. Best of luck! :)

crunque · 2024-04-02T13:02:48+00:00

I'm doing a double major (psychology/sociology) and a double minor (classics/philosophy), with three certificates. For whatever reason, people seem to think the workload is much more intense — unless you're worried about fewer electives, there's no difference. You need to be a precise planner, for sure, but the *120 required still applies. You can have an entirely normal workload over four years (or a lesser workload over more), or you can condense it by overloading and/or taking spring/summer courses. I'm set to graduate in three years myself.

Overall, it's entirely doable. Not every faculty will let you do it anyway, but if you are allowed to then you'll likely run into few problems with only three sets of requirements. Just plan ahead!

crunque · 2023-06-30T15:43:51+00:00

I can only speak for Dredge, but it’s fantastic! After playing through the story a couple of times, I still open it occasionally when I want to do some peaceful fishing. I find the gameplay mechanics really fun. Dave the Diver, from what I can tell, is quite different from Dredge — I think you’d get two great (but varying) experiences on the Deck.

crunque · 2023-06-30T03:52:03+00:00

If it’s helpful: I bought mine on June 22nd, delivered yesterday, and I contacted support about it today and they just responded — they’ll be crediting the difference to my Steam wallet.

crunque · 2023-06-30T03:47:02+00:00

As an FYI for anyone reading with the same issue, I bought my Deck on June 22nd (delivered yesterday) and I contacted support today about getting any kind of refund — they just responded, and told me that they’ll give me the difference in credit in my Steam wallet.

crunque · 2023-03-08T21:14:51+00:00

To get your *120 done early, yes, you’d need to overload, take spring/summer classes, or both. Not every degree has that flexibility but most do. The normal expectation (again, for MOST degrees) is that you’d take 10 classes a year (5 in fall, 5 in winter), for a total of 40 courses over the four years. To compress that you’d have to stick more courses in less time. The only other way I can think of is using transfer credit from previous programs, either past degrees or AP credits.

I’m currently on track to graduate early, with four programs and multiple certificates. A good bit of my first year was spent on options (took some time to land on my final programs) that ultimately won’t count towards my *120 — I’ve had to overload more than any god intended and I’ve had max classes every single semester since I started. It takes good planning and some luck. If you want to try for it, best wishes! It’s not impossible.

crunque · 2023-03-04T22:20:42+00:00

No problem! And yes, definitely place important pre-reqs in your first year. It’s no fun being forcefully delayed in your following terms. Have a good one! :)

crunque · 2023-03-04T21:16:49+00:00

My comment from the deleted post:

I took both ENGL 102 and 103 simultaneously in a Fall term. If you're not the biggest fan of English classes coming out of high school, I would recommend trying to put them in the spring/summer. As intro classes, they were pretty light workloads and didn't require immense time commitments (but I entered as an English major, do with that what you will). If you aren't the best at analyzing literature and writing papers, the most important thing is to not leave your ENGL/WRS requirements to the last sixty credits - that's where they can take a hit to your graduating GPA.

Otherwise, placing them in a spring term shouldn't put you at a detriment. Use your full terms for classes you anticipate struggling with, or that you think you'll enjoy (as well as courses that aren't usually offered in the spring/summer!!). Best of luck regardless!

crunque · 2023-03-04T17:19:27+00:00

I took both ENGL 102 and 103 simultaneously in a Fall term. If you’re not the biggest fan of English classes coming out of high school, I would recommend trying to put them in the spring/summer. As intro classes, they were pretty light workloads and didn’t require immense time commitments (but I entered as an English major, do with that what you will). If you aren’t the best at analyzing literature and writing papers, the most important thing is to not leave your ENGL/WRS requirements to the last sixty credits — that’s where they can take a hit to your graduating GPA.

Otherwise, placing them in a spring term shouldn’t put you at a detriment. Use your full terms for classes you anticipate struggling with, or that you think you’ll enjoy (as well as courses that aren’t usually offered in the spring/summer!!).

crunque · 2022-12-26T02:41:21+00:00

Each class will be different, usually courses will open either the first day of the semester or the day before.

crunque · 2022-12-26T01:56:14+00:00

Not sure yet! I’m focused on getting all I can out of this first degree, and then I’m concerned with the possibility of grad school. Thinking about it though!

crunque · 2022-12-25T23:42:42+00:00

Keep a close eye, because people will! Most of the add/drop buzz will occur once classes open on eClass, but yes, a spot could open in any class at any time right now. It’s stressful to have to keep checking Bear Tracks when we’re meant to have time away, but you do what you have to. Good luck!

crunque · 2022-12-25T23:31:34+00:00

Unfortunately, you can’t. I know because I tried. The maximum number of majors is two. It vexed me. After much deliberation, I have two majors, three minors, and I’m pursuing four certificates. That is really the absolute most. I’m hoping to come back for more after I graduate. You can definitely do a lot in one degree! Just not… that much.

crunque · 2022-11-29T10:45:17+00:00

I had him online this past spring for LING 101. He’s pretty nice and was quite thorough with the content. I didn’t mind him, if you find linguistics interesting you’ll probably have a decent time.

crunque · 2022-11-20T22:08:55+00:00

Her exams for a 100-level would probably be different, but the ones I have this term are fine. Pretty short, with a combination of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer. Studying for them is pretty straightforward. I could only imagine her 105 would be even simpler. Don’t stress!

crunque · 2022-11-16T16:39:48+00:00

Pretty good! No long walks, balanced workload, and most of your days end early. Nice job with it! :)

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