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3.00 Credits
Cross Ref: CJ 364 Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in sociology, anthropology or criminal justice Offered every fall This course examines the fundamental principles and tools of social science research. Students will develop a basic literacy that enables them to understand and evaluate the merits and limits of various research strategies and tools of analysis, including social science statistics.
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3.00 Credits
Cross Ref: CJ 365 Prerequisite: SOC/CJ 364 Offered every spring This course examines social science problem solving through the use of various research tools, methods and research designs. This portion of the sequence will incorporate learning with hands-on practice.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SOC 300 This course is open to sociology majors only Offered every spring Pursuit of a major topic in sociology or in the function of sociology in society. Students will do an original research project.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in sociology or anthropology The subject matter of this course will vary, depending upon faculty and student interest and faculty resources. Examples of courses that might be included are: homelessness, social movements and collective behavior, and sociology of professions.
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
Prerequisite: 6 credit hours in sociology or anthropology, junior standing, and consent of department chair and instructor By special arrangement This course promotes the application of sociology to contemporary societal concerns. Development of skills pertaining to community outreach, consumer advocacy, social services, policy analysis or other settings involving directed social change. The choice of placement is made in conjunction with the instructor.
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
Prerequisite: 6 credit hours in sociology or anthropology, junior standing, and consent of department chair and instructor By special arrangement This course is designed to provide students with an intensive research experience. Students will work in small groups with a faculty member, in some cases one-on-one. Each student will have the opportunity to develop research through a number of means that may include: compiling material, using social science databases, conducting legal research, interviewing, transcribing interviews, reviewing and summarizing texts; assisting in the development of analysis; leading discussions on research-related material; and editing research. Students have the opportunity to write an academic paper drawing from original research material and also to present their work in a collegial environment.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: 6 credit hours in sociology, junior standing, and consent of department chair and instructor By special arrangement Students who have done exceptionally well may take this course to pursue a topic of their own choosing. The student's eligibility, general topic, specific selection of readings and the format (e.g., a research paper, tutorial, short summary essays) will be worked out with the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Offered fall and spring semesters Prerequisite: 30 hours total credit and 2.5 cumulative GPA An introduction to general geographical knowledge for students in the social sciences and humanities. It includes the study of maps, map making, physical and human geography. It emphasizes the interaction between people and their environment, and provides a detailed study of the world's geographic regions. May be taken to satisfy University core requirement in social sciences. Students in the History Education and Social Sciences Education majors may be required to complete additional assignments. Priority enrollment will go to majors in History, History Education, and Social Sciences Education.
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3.00 Credits
Offered annually in the fall semester Introduces key economic concepts including opportunity cost, supply and demand, behavior of consumers and firms, markets, money and finance. Intended primarily for students majoring in history education, social sciences education, education, and social sciences disciplines other than economics, as well as other students with an interest in the subject. May be taken to satisfy University core requirement in social sciences. Students in the history education and social sciences education majors may be required to complete additional assignments. Priority enrollment will go to students in the History Education and Social Sciences Education majors.
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3.00 Credits
Offered annually in the spring semester. Provides an interdisciplinary overview of the social sciences with particular attention to concepts in sociology and anthropology, and introduces key issues, concepts and practices in social scientific thinking and research. Intended primarily for students majoring in history education and social sciences education, as well as other students with an interest in the subject. Contains a substantial writing component and fulfils a University core requirement in social sciences. Priority enrollment will go to students in the History Education and Social Sciences Education majors.
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