X X apply sociological concepts and principles to individual experiences and the social world. X compare and contrast major theoretical orientations. X explain how theories reflect and affect the historical and cultural context in which they developed. X X describe major theories in selected substantive areas of sociology. X X X formulate empirical research questions.
X X identify materials, research, and data relevant to research questions.
X identify major methodological approaches and describe the general role of methods in building sociological knowledge. X X explain and apply basic statistical principles and techniques. X X evaluate statistical information and analyses. X design and carry out a research project. X X X critically assess empirical research of others.