Program Overview

Program Brochure 2025-26
International Studies
Application deadline

March 1 for Fall Semester

Minimum admission requirements

Quebec Secondary School Diploma or a level of education that is deemed equivalent by the College.

Prerequisites

Sec IV Cultural, Social and Technical Math 4 (563414 or 063414)

About the Program

Are you intrigued by the dynamics of conflict and cooperation around the world? Do you seek to understand the intricate play of economic, geographic, historical, and political factors driving current global challenges? Are you interested in learning about the forces shaping the world of tomorrow, and how they will affect societies, businesses, and governments across the globe?

The International Studies Profile of the Social Science program is designed to equip you for university studies with an international focus. The profile prioritizes building a solid foundation in the social sciences, particularly in the global economy, the geography of the world, 20th century history, and international politics.

If you are interested in a career in government, diplomacy, journalism, law, business, or human rights or other non-governmental organizations, then this is the profile for you. Join us as we embark on a journey to shape the future together.

Program Goal: 

To critically analyze current events and contemporary challenges with a focus on nation and state interactions.

Students Will Learn To:

  • Develop knowledge and an interest in international affairs and an in depth understanding of the impact that international forces and events have on humanity and the environment.
  • Communicate in and about an international context.
  • Observe, analyze and evaluate international life.
  • Develop the ability to understand international events and processes in an ethical context.
  • Work in a team and to appreciate other cultures and value systems.

Profile of Students:

The International Studies profile will prove useful to students planning a career in public service, law, journalism, or within sectors of the private industry that have international interests.

Program Grids

For further information about English Certificate Holders and Non-Certificate Holders, please refer to the Law 14 (Bill 96) FAQ. Find a list of course descriptions here.

Students with certificates of eligibility are sorted into High French Proficiency (HFP) and Lower French Proficiency (LFP) based on placement grades.

Program grids are subject to change.

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish
HumanitiesFrench Block BEthique pour sciences humainesPhysical Education
French Block AHumanitiesPhysical EducationComplementary in French
Introduction to Social SciencePhysical Education Complementary in FrenchFinal Integrative Research Project
Introduction to World HistoryQualitative MethodsQuantitative MethodsModel UN
Introduction to EconomicsIntroduction to Political ScienceContemporary Global IssuesOne of the following (Student Choice): 383-SO4-LA, 320-SO4-LA, 330-S10-LA, 385-S06-LA
Introduction to GeographyIntroduction to PsychologyOne of the following (Student Choice): 383-SO3-LA, 320-SO3-LA, 330-SO6-LA, 385-SO2-LAOne of the following (Student Choice): 383-SO4-LA, 320-SO4-LA, 330-S10-LA, 385-S06-LA
History of the 20th CenturyOne of the following (Student Choice): 101-SHB-LA, 360-QM2-LA, Level 1 course, Level 2 course
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish
HumanitiesFrench Block BHumanitiesPhysical Education
French Block AHumanitiesPhysical EducationFrançais, travail et numérique
Introduction to Social SciencePhysical Education Français et société québécoiseFinal Integrative Research Project
Introduction to World HistoryQualitative MethodsQuantitative MethodsModel UN
Introduction to EconomicsIntroduction to Political ScienceContemporary Global IssuesOne of the following (Student Choice): 383-SO4-LA, 320-SO4-LA, 330-S10-LA, 385-S06-LA
Introduction to GeographyIntroduction to PsychologyOne of the following (Student Choice): 383-SO3-LA, 320-SO3-LA, 330-SO6-LA, 385-SO2-LAOne of the following (Student Choice): 383-SO4-LA, 320-SO4-LA, 330-S10-LA, 385-S06-LA
History of the 20th CenturyOne of the following (Student Choice): 101-SHB-LA, 360-QM2-LA, Level 1 course, Level 2 courseProjet expérientiel en français
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish
HumanitiesPoésie, théâtre et écritureHumanitiesPhysical Education
Oeuvres narratives et écritureHumanitiesPhysical EducationComplementary in French
Introduction to Social SciencePhysical Education Comparaison d'oeuvresFinal Integrative Research Project in French
Introduction to World HistoryQualitative MethodsQuantitative MethodsModel UN
Introduction to EconomicsIntroduction to Political ScienceContemporary Global IssuesOne of the following (Student Choice): 383-SO4-LA, 320-SO4-LA, 330-S10-LA, 385-S06-LA
Introduction to GeographyIntroduction to PsychologyOne of the following (Student Choice): 383-SO3-LA, 320-SO3-LA, 330-SO6-LA, 385-SO2-LAOne of the following (Student Choice): 383-SO4-LA, 320-SO4-LA, 330-S10-LA, 385-S06-LA
History of the 20th CenturyOne of the following (Student Choice): 101-SHB-LA, 360-QM2-LA, Level 1 course, Level 2 course

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