SOCL 499 - CAPSTONE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Hours: 5
Students will complete a 5-hour independent research project on a topic meaningful to their interests. Students are required to complete a minimum of a 20-page research paper that examines a social problem, policy or some aspect thereof. Students will conduct library research, as well as interviews with relevant professionals, individuals and organizations. Students may construct their own research tools, such as surveys, secondary data analysis or observations to support their research. It is expected that the projects will demonstrate the essential knowledge students have gained from sociology, as well as relevant knowledge gained from other disciplines. The paper should evidence an integration of theory and research. It should apply disciplinary knowledge to the relevant issues in a manner that indicates the student is capable of critical integration, synthesis and analysis of ideas in a practical manner thereby evidencing some mastery of the discipline.
Prerequisites: SOCL 120, MATH 230, SOCL 330, SOCL 412 or SOCL 420. Senior standing preferred or permission of the instructor.

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SOCL 499 - CAPSTONE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE