SOCI 4475 Selected Topics

This course examines special topics related to culture, politics and society which are not part of the formal offerings within the department. May be repeated for credit only if the topic changes.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

As needed; summer as needed online

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Readily identify contemporary and scholarly sociological research. 
2. Confidently assess contemporary and scholarly sociological research, being critical of research methodology. 
3. Critically analyze the strengths and weaknesses of other scholars’ research and apply this criticism to their own research project. 
4. Produce an original research project that creatively addresses an appropriate research question though data collection and analysis. 
5. Profess a working knowledge of the Institutional Review Board process and be able to navigate its requirements.