Social Science (SSCI)

SSCI 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-4 Credits

This course is repeatable for 8 credits.

SSCI 211, +CAREER EXPLORATION IN THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, 2 Credits

Introduces careers available to students pursuing a social science degree. Explores career options and engages in exercises to help reflect on interests, career goals, and aspirations. Integrates employment communication strategies.

Attributes: CSC1 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Preparation; CSC2 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Engagement

Prerequisite: CORE 100 with D- or better or CORE 300 with D- or better

SSCI 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-4 Credits

This course is repeatable for 8 credits.

SSCI 301, ^QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES, 4 Credits

Introduces a variety of qualitative research methods including ethnography, interviewing, recording oral histories, and conducting focus groups. Students will develop their own research questions, collect data to answer that research question, code and analyze data, and write and disseminate results. Culminates in a final paper and in-class presentation of original research results.

Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)

Recommended: 6 credits of upper-division courses in the social sciences, including sociology, political science, anthropology, or communication