Research Methods Concentration
The “Research Methods” Concentration gives students a broad background in the discipline overall, while providing students the opportunity to focus their coursework on the principles and practices of social research methodology. This concentration emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, equipping students with the skills to design, conduct, and analyze studies in the social sciences. The Research Methods Concentration is well suited for students interested in advanced degrees in business, graduate school, and a broad range of careers, including social science research, market research, data analytics, policy analyst, user experience/design, statistician, census researcher, survey research technician, and non-profit or private organizational management.
Research Methods Curriculum
Intro (Required) |
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| SOCL 101 Society in a Global Age |
Methods (Choose 5) |
| SOCL 206 Methods |
| SOCL 236 Population Studies |
| SOCL 301 Stats |
| SOCL 302 Qualitative Methods |
| SOCL 335 Urban Semester |
| SOCL 365 Capstone |
| SOCL 370/510 Topics Related to Survey Methods |
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Additional Options |
| ANTH 317 Ethnography |
| PSYC 304 Stats |
| ENVS 380 and 381 GIS |
For a full list of courses for this concentration please see the course catalog here.
The “Research Methods” Concentration gives students a broad background in the discipline overall, while providing students the opportunity to focus their coursework on the principles and practices of social research methodology. This concentration emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, equipping students with the skills to design, conduct, and analyze studies in the social sciences. The Research Methods Concentration is well suited for students interested in advanced degrees in business, graduate school, and a broad range of careers, including social science research, market research, data analytics, policy analyst, user experience/design, statistician, census researcher, survey research technician, and non-profit or private organizational management.
Research Methods Curriculum
Intro (Required) |
|---|
| SOCL 101 Society in a Global Age |
Methods (Choose 5) |
| SOCL 206 Methods |
| SOCL 236 Population Studies |
| SOCL 301 Stats |
| SOCL 302 Qualitative Methods |
| SOCL 335 Urban Semester |
| SOCL 365 Capstone |
| SOCL 370/510 Topics Related to Survey Methods |
|
Additional Options |
| ANTH 317 Ethnography |
| PSYC 304 Stats |
| ENVS 380 and 381 GIS |
For a full list of courses for this concentration please see the course catalog here.