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Who should take HSP3C online?
HSP3C supports more than one pathway. Whether you are heading to university, college, an apprenticeship or the skilled trades, or straight into the workplace, this credit counts toward your OSSD.
- Students planning college programs in social services, early childhood education, child and youth care or related fields
- Students heading to college programs in community and social services or entering the workplace who want a practical understanding of human behaviour
- Students who want an introduction to how social scientists study people, cultures and society
- Students who need a Grade 11 credit toward the OSSD or are catching up on credits
- Students who want timetable flexibility or to get ahead
- Homeschooled students, mature students, student-athletes and international students who need a flexible schedule
What you will learn
- Social science research: Learn the approaches and methods social scientists use to conduct research.
- Anthropology: Explore how anthropologists study human cultures and ways of life.
- Psychology: Examine key ideas about behaviour, thinking and human development.
- Sociology: Investigate how groups and social institutions shape individuals and communities.
- Applying theories to current issues: Apply perspectives from the three disciplines to current social issues.
Official Ontario course description
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology, Grade 11, College (HSP3C)
This course introduces students to theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students learn about approaches and research methods used by social scientists. Students will be given opportunities to apply theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science research, and to become familiar with current issues within the three disciplines.
Prerequisite: None
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education, Curriculum and Resources.
How the online course works
- Register online and receive access to your course in Google Classroom.
- Learn at your pace with lessons and assignments. Your teacher returns feedback and grades, usually within 3 to 5 business days.
- Complete your assessments as you finish each unit, with support from your teacher along the way.
- Receive your credit. We send your final mark to your home school and submit it to OCAS.
Need it sooner? Add Fast Track for priority grading when you have an application deadline.
HSP3C frequently asked questions
What is the prerequisite for HSP3C?
There is no prerequisite for HSP3C, so any student can enrol.
Is HSP3C the right choice for college?
HSP3C is designed as college preparation and builds a useful foundation for many social service and community programs. Check the admission requirements for each program you are applying to.
What will I do in HSP3C?
You will learn about anthropology, psychology and sociology, apply theories from different perspectives and conduct your own social science research.
How long does HSP3C take online?
The course has 110 hours of lessons. You have 4 months from enrollment, and extensions are available up to 12 months in total. Many students finish sooner because the course is self-paced.
Will my HSP3C mark be accepted?
Yes. Aubrey Academy is Ministry-inspected, and we submit your final grade directly to OCAS and send your report card to your home school.
I already took HSP3C. Can I raise my mark?
Yes. Our Mark Upgrade option builds on the work you already completed instead of retaking the full course.