Apr 18, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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SO 406 - Integrative Senior Seminar


Credits: (4 credits)

Under staff guidance, students propose, design, and implement their own individual research project which serves to integrate, apply and expand students’ knowledge and skills of their major field. The seminar paper demonstrates students’ ability to carry out research. Provides opportunities to develop an integrated knowledge of the major consistent with entry-level professional standards.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisites: SO 201, IS 201-202, 404.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following: 

  1. Engage in a critical dialogue about the field of sociology, criminology and social work;
  2. Analyze and apply elements studied in the field of sociology including the sociological perspective, the theoretical paradigms, methodology, socialization, social interaction and culture, deviance, social inequalities, and social institutions;
  3. Prepare for the transition from undergraduate study to graduate study and professional life;
  4. Demonstrate integrated knowledge through the creation of a senior research project in their area of study;
  5. Engage in an intellectual manner with the outside world through written and oral communication;
  6. Present research to their colleagues.


Cross-listed
This course is cross-listed with SW406.



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