Course Name |
Long Title |
Min Credits |
Description |
Requisites |
SOC-400 |
Social Work Research Methods |
3 |
A critical examination of research methods found in both quantitative and qualitative sociology . Foundations of research , including research design , ethics , conceptualization , measurement and the logic of sampling , leading to the creation of a proposal for original research by the student . Outside exercises also familiarize students with different research methods , techniques of observation and the reading and evaluation of published research . ( Offered Fall semester only .) |
SOC-4000 Capstone |
3 |
With the permission of the Human Services Program Coordinator , senior level students will be provided the opportunity to demonstrate skills learned throughout the Human Services degree program . Through writing assignments , role play , lecture , site visits , portfolio development , and a service project that contributes to the field , students will demonstrate their mastery of the program goals for the Human Services degree . |
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This course introduces the logic and practice of secondary data analysis in social research . It focuses on five topics : ( 1 ) how to formulate research problems based on literature review ; ( 2 ) how to |
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SOC-410 |
Social Data Analysis |
3 |
turn research problems into hypotheses that are empirically testable ;
( 3 ) how to test research hypotheses through statistical analysis of survey data ; ( 4 ) how to use a mixed methodology with both interview and survey data , and ( 5 ) how to present research findings in written as well as oral form .
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SOC-435 |
Sociology - Social Work Practicum I |
4 |
( For description , see HSV 435 ) |
SOC-436 |
Sociology - Social Work Practicum II |
4 |
( For description , see HSV 436 ) |
SOC-437 |
Special Topics |
3 |
Investigation of a selected topic designed to integrate and deepen the students ' comprehension and application of sociology . |
SOC-439 |
Independent Study |
3 |
Qualified advanced students may arrange independent study in areas not covered by existing courses . Registration is with consent of the involved faculty and permission of the Division Chairperson , the Dean of Arts and Sciences , and the Vice President for Academic Affairs . |