It equips the students with the knowledge, skills and professionalism necessary to do applied social research in a variety of government and business settings, such as marketing, tourism, media, education, health, legal and the community. The program focuses on the entire research process, from inception and formulation of the research questions, through research design, information retrieval, data analysis, and interpretation to the preparation and presentation of the finished report. Special features of the program include an emphasis on ethical and legal concerns, communication processes, qualitative and quantitative methodology, and the use of computer technology. The program is enriched by the diversity of students' academic backgrounds and variety of career expectations. Students are expected by way of career interests and the internship, to apply their acquired knowledge and skills to the research process in the field of their choice.
Every effort is made to provide students with exposure to current research projects.
During the internship, students apply the research knowledge from the program and must complete specific competencies relating to their academic courses as well as duties and responsibilities assigned by the employer. Admission Requirements A college diploma or university degree, or equivalent, with an emphasis on three years of post-secondary education in disciplines such as social science, humanities, education, business or marketing. An intermediate proficiency in computerized word processing and spreadsheets is desirable. Selection process Applicants will be asked to submit a current resume and letter of interest to the Program Co-ordinator. Acadmic and experiential learning of all applicants will be assessed.