Department of Sociology

Sc.B. in Social Analysis and Research

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Sc.B. in Social Analysis and Research

The Sc.B. concentration in Social Analysis and Research, a STEM-designated concentration, provides both a conceptual and a working knowledge of the techniques for data collection and analysis used for social research in academic and non-academic environments.

The centerpiece of the concentration is a rigorous and comprehensive collection of courses: (1) that develop an understanding of the principles underlying the processes of data collection and analysis; and (2) that train students in the application of advanced statistical techniques for data description and analysis. The concepts and skills learned in these courses are reinforced through engagement in applied research with Sociology faculty and/or internships with local organizations in the for profit and not-for-profit sectors.

Through this concentration, students develop the analytical skills that prepare them for a wide range of careers after graduation, including program administration and evaluation in government and civil society. Our graduates also continue their formal education in a variety of post-graduate areas, including health sciences, statistics, and sociology.

Concentration Requirements

The University Bulletin provides a detailed look at the course requirements for the Social Analysis and Research concentration.

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SAR Research Internship

Academic research internships involve work on a faculty member’s research project. Activities may range from data collection, data entry, data file management, descriptive analyses, and more advanced model estimation.

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Additional Tracks

A.B. in Sociology

The concentration in Sociology (leading to a Bachelor of Arts) provides foundational skills to examine the intricacies of social systems through the norms, values, identities, power structures and institutions of which societies are organized.

Organizational Studies Track (S/OS)

The Organizational Studies degree track (“OS”) provides a solid foundation in sociological theory and methods, coupled with a focused expertise in sociological research on: micro-, meso-, and macro-level organizations, broadly defined, including non-profit, for-profit, and governmental enterprises.