Practical research experience through the development of social research designs, data collection and analysis. Relationships between the origin, nature, methods, and limits of human knowledge and the character and structure of society. A survey of the practical applications of sociology in organizing, conducting, and interpreting social surveys and other forms of sociological research. Theoretical and pragmatic aspects of community problems and development. Critical examination of major theories of socialization and their support in contemporary research.
Major focus is on the socialization community and on social change.
Population distribution, composition, growth, migration, vital processes, and problems. Development, current organization, and financing of the contemporary health-care system in the U.S. from a comparative perspective. Back to Chapter 1998 Course Catalog Information contained on these pages should be considered out of date.