SOSA 5200

The main goal of this course is graduate student cohort-building, instruction on research design and method Selection (with dedicated classes on topics such as developing research questions, conducting literature searches and reviews, entering the field, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and research ethics), guidance on the requirements of the programs (including area essay’s, comprehensive exams, and thesis proposals), and professional Development (with dedicated classes on topics such as conferencing, publishing, and academic and non-academic jobs). The second term will involve working towards producing a preliminary proposal for the Master’s Thesis