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; SOC 304 or PSY 306; and SOC 306.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
WP Points: 1