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Research Methods Concentration

The “Research Methods” Concentration gives students a broad background in the discipline overall, while providing students the opportunity to focus their coursework on the principles and practices of social research methodologyThis concentration emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, equipping students with the skills to design, conduct, and analyze studies in the social sciences. The Research Methods Concentration is well suited for students interested in advanced degrees in business, graduate school, and a broad range of careers, including social science research, market research, data analytics, policy analyst, user experience/design, statistician, census researcher, survey research technician, and non-profit or private organizational management. 

Research Methods Curriculum

Intro (Required)

SOCL 101 Society in a Global Age 

Methods (Choose 5)

SOCL 206 Methods
SOCL 236 Population Studies
SOCL 301 Stats
SOCL 302 Qualitative Methods
SOCL 335 Urban Semester
SOCL 365 Capstone
SOCL 370/510 Topics Related to Survey Methods

Additional Options

ANTH 317 Ethnography
PSYC 304 Stats
ENVS 380 and 381 GIS

For a full list of courses for this concentration please see the course catalog here.

The “Research Methods” Concentration gives students a broad background in the discipline overall, while providing students the opportunity to focus their coursework on the principles and practices of social research methodologyThis concentration emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, equipping students with the skills to design, conduct, and analyze studies in the social sciences. The Research Methods Concentration is well suited for students interested in advanced degrees in business, graduate school, and a broad range of careers, including social science research, market research, data analytics, policy analyst, user experience/design, statistician, census researcher, survey research technician, and non-profit or private organizational management. 

Research Methods Curriculum

Intro (Required)

SOCL 101 Society in a Global Age 

Methods (Choose 5)

SOCL 206 Methods
SOCL 236 Population Studies
SOCL 301 Stats
SOCL 302 Qualitative Methods
SOCL 335 Urban Semester
SOCL 365 Capstone
SOCL 370/510 Topics Related to Survey Methods

Additional Options

ANTH 317 Ethnography
PSYC 304 Stats
ENVS 380 and 381 GIS

For a full list of courses for this concentration please see the course catalog here.