SOC 430 - Field Research Methods

Presents skills to conduct qualitative sociological research. Emphasizes ethnographic techniques such as direct observation, participant observation, intensive interviewing, data analysis, literature review, and report writing. Each student conducts original sociological research by entering a specific social setting, collecting and analyzing data within that setting, and producing a comprehensive paper on the findings.

Prerequisites & Notes: SOC 302; and SOC 304 or PSY 302 or SOC 215; and SOC 306 or PSY 301 or SOC 210; SOC 330 highly recommended.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter