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B.S. in Sociology:

 

The Applied Research Methods Track

In addition to the common courses, students who wish to earn the B.S. in sociology with the Applied Research Methods track must take:
 
 
SOC 307 Demography: World Population Issues 3 credits
SOC 470 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4 credits
SOC 497 Directed Independent Research 6 credits
 

(Five credits from the following:)

  
SOC 295 Special Projects 3 credits
SOC 309 The Urban Social System 3 credits
SOC 310 Religion and Contemporary American Society 3 credits
SOC 311 Sociology of the Family 3 credits
SOC 317 Global Health Issues 3 credits
SOC 318 Gender in American Society 3 credits
SOC 320 Sociology of Deviant Behavior 3 credits
SOC 321 Sociology of the Criminal Justice System 3 credits
SOC 331 Industry and Society 3 credits
SOC 333 Social Psychology 3 credits
SOC 341 American Cultural Minorities 3 credits
SOC 350 Social Change 3 credits
SOC 355 Environment and Society: Sociological Perspectives 3 credits
SOC 360 Gender, Society and Culture 3 credits
SOC 385 Community Internship 3 credits
SOC 400 Topical Seminar in Sociology 3 credits
SOC 423 Law and Society 3 credits
SOC 440 Gender Communication 3 credits
SOC 455 Food, Society, and Environment 3 credits
SOC 493 Directed Independent Readings 1-6 credits
SOC 495 Directed Independent Study 1-6 credits
 
The applied research methods track will introduce you to the tools and methods used to conduct and interpret quantitative research about society.  You will learn how to design and conduct applied social research projects, including  demography, survey research, focus groups, spatial analysis and other tools used by commercial firms, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.

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