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 (Not sure if you qualify? Ask us →)
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HSB4U is the Grade 12 University Challenge and Change in Society course — a social science course that takes on the big questions about human behaviour, culture, power, and social change, drawing on sociology, anthropology, and psychology. An Ontario Ministry of Education-approved online course, HSB4U is excellent preparation for university programs in social sciences, humanities, law, and education. Earn your OSSD credit at your own pace with flexible scheduling and support from Ontario Certified Teachers.
Credits accepted at every Ontario university, including
How it works
Course Curriculum
Course Information
| Course Code | HSB4U |
| Credit Value | 1.0 credit |
| Grade Level | 12 |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| 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 (Not sure if you qualify? Ask us →) |
| Delivery Method | 100% Online, Self-Paced. No scheduled classes or login requirements |
| Assessment | Assignments, teacher evaluations, and a final exam you write online when you're ready. No live proctor, no webcam. |
| Feedback Turnaround | Within 24 hours on weekdays |
| Typical Completion | 4–8 weeks (work at your own pace, no minimum) |
| Start Date | Enrol any day. Course access begins within 24 hours of payment |
| Official Transcript | Issued directly to you or your university by OEO |
"No scheduled classes.
No set log-in times.
Attendance based on your work."
OEO courses have no live classes or scheduled attendance. Your attendance mark comes from completing course tasks, so you earn it on your own schedule. The rest of your grade comes from coursework assessed by your Ontario Certified Teacher and a final exam you write online, from anywhere in the world.
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