Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this degree, students will:?

Theoretical:

• analyze and evaluate major theoretical perspectives in sociology
• identify the general theoretical orientation
• apply theoretical analyses of social structure and social processes
• interpret social issues in terms of the major theoretical perspectives

Methodological:

• utilize and evaluate research methods and data analysis used in sociology
• demonstrate appropriate use of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies
• evaluate different research methods
• interpret the results of data gathering
• demonstrate appropriate use of statistical techniques
• demonstrate competent use of statistical software

Critical Thinking:

• evaluate critically arguments and situations
• critically evaluate theoretical arguments
• develop evidence-based arguments
• critically evaluate published research

Communication Skills:

• communicate effectively in both written and oral form
• write a research report
• develop an oral research report

Professional Ethics:

• be knowledgeable of appropriate ethics concerning both professional conduct and the use of human subjects
• demonstrate a mastery of the ethical standards for conducting research with human subjects
• demonstrate an understanding of the ethical standards of the American Sociological Association