SRA 101 - Introduction to Social Research and Analysis

This course is an introduction to the logic and methods of social science research and analysis. Course topics include research design and the fundamentals of the scientific method, issues in sampling and measurement, ethics pertaining to research on human subjects, and basic methods of quantitative and qualitative research data collection. The course provides students with the opportunity to apply these research techniques, construct their own data visualizations and research presentations, and become more sophisticated readers of social science research.

General Education Fulfillment: Scientific Reasoning

SRA 210 - Qualitative Methods of Social Research

The Qualitative Social Research course is designed to train students in the standard qualitative research techniques used in the social sciences, as well as the key theoretical and ethical concerns related to qualitative research techniques. Students will design and conduct independent qualitative research.

Prerequisite

SRA 101 with a grade of "C" or better.

General Education Fulfillment: Writing, Research & Information Literacy

SRA 270 - Social Research Practicum

This capstone practicum course provides students with hands-on experience in social research through supervised field placements in various organizations such as government agencies, non-profits, tech companies, or market research firms. Students will engage in 96 hours of fieldwork alongside a weekly seminar to reflect on experiences, integrate social research skills, and refine their professional goals. Supervision and feedback will be provided by both site mentors and the course instructor.

Field placements will align with students' professional interests, offering opportunities to apply methods learned throughout the program, such as qualitative and quantitative analysis, data visualization, and stakeholder communication. Weekly seminar discussions, journals, and a final portfolio will prepare students to excel in diverse professional settings and contribute to evidence-based decision-making in their chosen fields.

Prerequisite

SRA 210 with a grade of "C" or better and PSYC 167 with a grade of "C" or better.