Pre-University Program in Social Science - Education, Family and Childhood

If you are contemplating a career in education, social work, or psychology, the Education, Family and Childhood Profile of Dawson's Social Science Program is designed especially for you It could also interest students who would like to pursue other fields of work related to health and social services for children and families. We take a multidisciplinary approach to studying and understanding the social, psychological, and cultural development of children from birth to adulthood. Students will learn how society, community, education and public policy influence the structure of the family and the development of children. In addition, this profile has a fieldwork component in the second and fourth terms in collaboration with schools, community centers and daycares around Dawson and all of Montreal.
Like all Social Science profiles, Education, Family and Childhood leads to a DEC in Social Science, which qualifies you for most university programs in the social sciences or humanities. The Education, Family and Childhood Profile is specially designed for students pursuing university studies in Education, Social Work or Psychology. Following university, graduates may pursue careers in teaching, family and social services, counselling, policy analysis, public health and research.