Contemporary problems and research in the discipline and in our graduate training program are discussed. The emphasis is on acclimating each student to the demands of graduate education. Further emphasis is on the role of the graduate student as teaching assistant. Contemporary problems and research in the discipline and in our graduate training program are discussed. The emphasis is on developing and articulating research topics.
Further emphasis is on fostering an interest in doctoral-level education.
Contemporary problems and research in the discipline and in our graduate training program are discussed. The emphasis is on developing research presentation and discussion skills. Further emphasis is on fostering an understanding of the fit between the program and employment in the public and private sectors. Introduction to techniques of multivariate analysis commonly used in sociology including multiple regression, logistic regression, regression diagnostics, and non-parametric techniques. The field research process from initial project proposal to the final report including the integration of the planning, execution, and analysis phases.