SSCI 451 Empirical Research Capstone
Social scientists investigate the patterns of human interactions and then seek to interpret, explain and communicate human behavior. This seminar is designed to provide a final, integrating experience for students with a social science major. Seminar participants complete a senior project that demonstrates an ability to design a study, collect new or existing data, analyze those findings and communicate the results.
Prerequisites
5 Undergraduate credits
Effective May 8, 2019 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Ability to design a study, to collect new or existing data, to analyze the findings, and to communicate the results of the inquiry at an upper division college level.
- Ability to write analytically in a style that is well informed, well reasoned, and literate at an upper division college level.
- Demonstrates oral communication skills by informed and well-reasoned arguments.
- Masters the higher order thinking skills necessary to analyze and interpret social science literature at an upper division college level.
Spring 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Empirical Research Capstone | Santos, Jose L. | Books for SSCI-451-50 Spring 2025 | Course details for SSCI-451-50 Spring 2025 |
Fall 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Empirical Research Capstone | Santos, Jose L. | Books for SSCI-451-50 Fall 2025 | Course details for SSCI-451-50 Fall 2025 |