Introduction to the scientific method and its application to social science research. Research design, sampling techniques, and critical evaluation of social research. Required for Sociology majors. Exploration of human relationships and behaviors, organizations, and the larger culture through research techniques such as interviews, participant observation, life histories, and narratives. Introduction to the uses of computers in sociological research.
Content depends on the interest of the student.
A contract between the student and the sponsoring faculty member must be signed before class registration. May be repeated for credit. Up to 3 credits may count toward the minimum requirements for sociology credits for majors or minors. Selected specialized topics in sociology. Topics such as AIDS in society, drugs in society, problems in education, sociology of childhood, public life, sexualities, socio-biology.