Social Science (SSCI)

SSCI 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-4 Credits

This course is repeatable for 8 credits.

SSCI 211, CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES, 1 Credit

An introduction to career options available to students pursuing a social science degree. Students will explore career options and engage in exercises to help them reflect on their own interests, career goals, and aspirations.

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

SSCI 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-4 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

SSCI 401, RESEARCH, 1-4 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

SSCI 402, INDEPENDENT STUDY, 1-4 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

SSCI 403, THESIS, 1-4 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

SSCI 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-4 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

SSCI 406, PROJECTS, 1-4 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

SSCI 407, SEMINAR, 1-4 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

SSCI 408, WORKSHOP, 1-4 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

SSCI 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-4 Credits

An assignment in a private or public business or agency. The student observes or works in one or more departments of the enterprise, perhaps in one area of interest or specialization (e.g., community development, community dialogue, environmental leadership). Work is supervised by the agency staff, supervising school faculty members(s) provide academic evaluation. 12 credits maximum.

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

SSCI 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-4 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.