SOSA 5600

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 program (including area essays, comprehensive exams, and thesis proposals), and professional development (with dedicated classes on topics such as conferencing, publishing, and academic and non-academic jobs).