Learning Objectives

This degree prepares students for research and teaching positions in the academic, government, non-profit, and for-profit sectors.

 

• demonstrate knowledge of the broad theoretical orientations of the discipline
• demonstrate knowledge of two empirical subfields in the discipline
• frame sociological research questions both theoretically and empirically
• select appropriate data sources
• analyze and present data in accordance with ethical and professional standards
• use one or more data collection methods to carry out a major research project: interviews, participant observation, surveys, or archival evidence.
• analyze quantitative or qualitative data with respect to sociological claims or theories.
• write for publication
• present findings orally for lay or professional audiences

• assist an instructor of record with grading, tutoring, and class presentations
• teach as an undergraduate instructor of record, by developing the capacity to: design a syllabus; create and carry out assignments, assessments, and lectures; integrate Ignatian pedagogical techniques, including curia personalis; and reflective learning.

This degree prepares students for positions as research staff in government, non-profit, and for profit sectors.  The General Track also prepares students for application to Ph.D. programs.

 

• identify the broad theoretical orientations of the discipline
• frame sociological research questions
• synthesize social scientific literature
• select appropriate data sources
• collect and present data in accordance with ethical and professional standards
• use one or more data collection methods to carry out a research project, such as interviews, participant observation, surveys, or archival evidence
• analyze quantitative or qualitative data
• write a sociological research report

This degree prepares students for positions as program directors or staff in government, non-profit, and for-profit sectors.

• apply sociological knowledge to governmental, non-profit, or for-profit organizational activities
• contribute to the work of a governmental, non-profit, or for-profit organization through an internship
• frame a research question relevant to an organization
• select appropriate data sources
• collect and present data in accordance with ethical and professional standards
• use one or more data collection methods, such as interviews, participant observation, or surveys
• analyze quantitative or qualitative data
• write a sociologically-informed report that is relevant to an organization