• SOC 5120

    Intermediate Statistics
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    3.72

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    Fall 2025

    Studies the social science applications of regression models for quantitative and categorical dependent variables. Prerequisite: SOC 5020 and graduate standing or instructor permission.

  • SOC 8030

    Sociological Issues
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    Fall 2025

    Studies contemporary issues effecting sociology as a science, as an academic discipline, and as a profession. Frequent guest lecturers.

  • SOC 8054

    Political Sociology
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    3.93

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Studies the relationships between social structure and political institutions. Discusses competing theories on power structures, political participation, ideology, party affiliation, voting behavior, and social movements in the context of recent research on national and local politics in the United States.

  • SOC 8998

    Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research
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    Fall 2025

    For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.

  • SOC 8999

    Non-Topical Research
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.

  • SOC 9010

    Directed Reading
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Independent study with a faculty member. 

  • SOC 9998

    Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.

  • SOC 9999

    Non-Topical Research
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.