SOC 6540 - Social Research Methods

The course is a survey of sociological research methods and the role of research in the discipline of sociology. The course lays a foundation to help students plan and develop their personal research trajectory in sociology. The course surveys a range of research methods in an effort to demonstrate the breadth of opportunities in sociology and to identify criteria upon which different research strategies are evaluated. The goal of the course is to help students become more knowledgeable and discerning in their consumption of research, and to help them shift towards the role of producing research.

Requisites: Graduate student in Sociology
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Students will Develop an understanding of research trajectories that fit well with their capacities and strengths.
Students will develop skills of reasoning, writing, and project development in research.
Students will express and apply standards for evaluating those types of research.
Students will understand a range of standard research methods in sociology.