Social Sciences

Courses

SSC 210: Technology for the Social Scientist

Class Program
Social Sciences
Credits 3
This course introduces students to technology, and the problems and solutions it provides. Students will learn to use the suite of Microsoft products/technology packages and apply their knowledge through the lens of a Social Science themed inquiry across the semester. Restricted to Social & Behavioral Sciences Majors: CRJ, PSC, PSY, SOC, INS, SWK.
Semester Offered
Offered spring semester.

SSC 220: Research Methods for the Social Scientist

Class Program
Social Sciences
Credits 3

This course is designed to introduce you to the basics of research methodology within the social sciences. It focuses on methods of research; specifically, experimental and survey design, as well as focus group methodology. In addition, this course introduces oversight bodies that govern research within institutions.

Prerequisites

PSY 120, SOC 101, PSC 121, PSC 225, PSC 222, OR PSC 262

Semester Offered
Offered fall semester.
Notes

PETH for PSY major.
PETH for SOC major.

SSC 402: Capstone

Class Program
Social Sciences
Credits 3

A capstone course in which students design and conduct original social science studies using an appropriate methodology. A formal presentation of results will be presented before the instructor and other class members in the form of presentations and a written report. Open to juniors and seniors only. Required for Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology majors and concentrations.

Prerequisites

SSC 220, SSC 230/MAT 200 (or as a Co-requisite) & one of the following sets: (PSY 120), (PSC 121, 225), or (SOC 101).

Semester Offered
Offered Spring and Fall Semester.
Notes

PCOM for PSY, SOC, PSC and Public and Non-Profit Administration majors.

PCEN for PSY and SOC majors.

SSC 403: Capstone

Class Program
Social Sciences
Credits 3

A capstone course in which students design and conduct original social science studies using an appropriate methodology. A formal presentation of results will be presented before the instructor and other class members in the form of presentations and a written report. Open to juniors and seniors only. Required for Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology majors and concentrations.

Prerequisites

SSC 220, SSC 230/MAT 200 (or as a Co-requisite) & one of the following sets: (PSY 120), (PSC 121, 225), or (SOC 101).

Semester Offered
Offered Spring and Fall Semester.
Notes

PCOM for PSY, SOC, PSC and Public and Non-Profit Administration majors.

PCEN for PSY and SOC majors.

SSC 495: Internships

Class Program
Social Sciences
Credits 3

Internships or practical experience in an approved program of study. 

Required for Social Work Minors, and the Forensic Psychology concentration (Forensic Psychology requires 3 hours of internship or 3 hours of PSY 491/492).

Prerequisites

Limited to majors in the social sciences with a “B” average and the approval of the instructor.

Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.
Notes

PCEN option for Neuroscience major.

SSC 496: Internships

Class Program
Social Sciences
Credits 3

Internships or practical experience in an approved program of study. 

Required for Social Work Minors, and the Forensic Psychology concentration (Forensic Psychology requires 3 hours of internship or 3 hours of PSY 491/492).

Prerequisites

Limited to majors in the social sciences with a “B” average and the approval of the instructor.

Semester Offered
Offered at department discretion.
Notes

PCEN option for Neuroscience major.