A survey of techniques used to display, analyze, and interpret data. A course devoted to subject areas that are not among the regularly scheduled social science offerings, but in which there are needs for periodic offering. The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-study interchange of ideas related to the field of social science, and to enable the student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit. This course is designed to provide emerging and existing leaders the opportunity to explore the concept of leadership and to develop and improve their leadership skills.
Emphasis is on the application of theory in case studies, readings, films, and personal experience.
This course integrates the study of adolescent development, alcohol and other drug use, abuse, and dependency, and criminality among adolescents and young adults. Case studies and group projects address problem definition, strategies for intervention, and rehabilitation issues. Examines research questions, hypotheses, research designs, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques, and data interpretation strategies. Students will be expected to gain competence in procedures used in assessing published research reports. Provides an opportunity to become familiar with ethical issues in social research.