The Applied Research Methods in Sociology and Anthropology Minor

Program Description: The Applied Research Methods minor introduces students to the tols and methods used to conduct and interpret qualitative and quantitative research about society. Students will learn how to design and condct applied social research projects, including demography, survey research, focus groups, spatial analysis, and other tols used by commercial firms, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.

(All of the Following)
SOC 209 Qualitative Methods in the Social Sciences 3 credits
SOC 212 Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences 3 credits
SOC 214 Statistics for the Social Sciences 4 credits
SOC 470 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4 credits
SOC 497 Directed Independent Research 4 credits

Course Rotation Schedule