Summer Credit: Challenge and Change in Society (HSB4U)

HSB4U: Challenge and Change in Society

Start Date: June 22

End Date: July 17

Course Description: 

This course focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. Students will critically analyse how and why cultural, social, and behavioural patterns change over time. They will explore the ideas of social theorists and use those ideas to analyse causes of and responses to challenges such as technological change, deviance, and global inequalities. Students will explore ways in which social science research methods can be used to study social change.

Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 or 12 university (U) or university/college (M) preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.

Registration closes Friday, May 15, 2026. Please note that courses will run pending sufficient enrollment.

Refunds, subject to a $100 administration fee, are available until May 15.