Planned—authorization pending.
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology
HSP3U
Grade 11
1 credit
University Preparation
Prerequisite: The Grade 10 academic course in English, or the Grade 10 academic history course (Canadian and World Studies)
This course introduces students to theories, questions, research methods, and contemporary issues in anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students examine how people think, behave, develop, and interact within groups and societies while learning to conduct ethical social-science inquiry.
COLA is not currently authorized to grant, guarantee or record OSSD credits. Formal credit-course enrolment will begin only after written credit-granting authority is received following a successful inspection.
Units of study
—Research and inquiry skills
—Anthropology and culture
—Psychology and human behaviour
—Sociology, groups, and institutions
—Applying social-science perspectives to contemporary issues
Learning expectations
—Develop focused research questions and plans
—Use ethical and appropriate social-science research methods
—Compare major theories and perspectives across the three disciplines
—Analyze factors that shape individuals, cultures, groups, and institutions
—Communicate evidence-based conclusions using appropriate terminology
Instructional format
Teacher-led online instruction through Google Classroom, with sequenced modules, ethical research activities, case analysis, scheduled discussion, teacher conferencing, weekly milestones, and direct feedback.
Minimum scheduled instructional time
Minimum 110 scheduled hours. Hours include teacher-student interaction and assigned individual or group learning activities tied to curriculum expectations; homework is excluded. COLA will maintain a course-hour plan and student activity log.
Attendance & participation
Attendance is recorded for each scheduled course week. Verified access or participation in planned learning from Monday to Friday is recorded as present; no participation is recorded as absent. The 10% component also evaluates participation using the Ministry rubric. Excused absences do not reduce the mark.
2026–27 final-mark calculation
65% course work completed throughout the course, 10% attendance and participation, and 25% mandatory final evaluation. Course work includes research tasks, case analyses, discussions, tests, presentations, and inquiry evidence. A final mark of at least 50% is required to earn the credit. Homework is not included in the mark or counted as scheduled instructional time.
Mandatory final evaluation
15% secure written final exam and 10% culminating task, completed during the school’s designated final-evaluation period.
Exam delivery & integrity
The written exam will be securely proctored online with identity verification, camera and microphone requirements, controlled access, and documented accommodations where applicable. Private schools may use secure online proctoring under the September 2026 policy.
Required technology
Computer or supported tablet, stable internet, webcam, and microphone. Students use an individually verified Google account approved for course access. Account ownership, privacy, identity verification and acceptable-use requirements are documented during enrolment.
Teacher-support model
Scheduled virtual office hours, teacher feedback through Google Classroom, and individual conferencing by appointment.
Tuition
See the published tuition page. No payment is accepted before Ministry authorization.
Withdrawal rules
Grade 11 withdrawal and full-disclosure rules apply. Refund and withdrawal terms will be provided before payment.
Ministry basis for this course summary: Ontario Curriculum, Social Sciences and Humanities, Grades 9–12; Growing Success – September 2026 update; and Ontario Schools – secondary credits and scheduled time. This public page is a summary. Inspection-format course outlines are being finalized for Ministry review.
Planned—authorization pending.
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