Foundations of Social Analysis

Catalog description

Designed for sociology and criminology majors, this course focuses on: (1) learning to think sociologically, including deeper comprehension of core sociological perspectives and concepts; (2) understanding the scientific methods in sociology and criminology; (3) the formulation of sociological and criminological research questions; (4) the resources and skills needed to effectively write a critical literature review; and (5) professionalization including how to build a curriculum vitae/resume, careers in sociology and criminology, presenting at professional conferences, and applying to graduate school. Sociology and criminology majors should take this course as soon as possible after completing SOC 110 or CRIM 115 , as the skills taught in this course benefits students in their upper division sociology and criminology courses. Prerequisite: CRIM 115 or SOC 110 ; sociology or criminology major. Offered Fall, Spring.