Student Learning Outcomes |
SYA 3300 |
SYA 3930 |
SYA 3310 |
SYA 3450C |
SYA 4010 |
| Logic of Inquiry |
Junior Seminar |
Qual Methods |
Data Analysis |
Theory |
| Content Knowledge/Disciplinary Knowledge |
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| Understand the discipline of sociology and its role in contributing to our understanding of social reality. |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
| Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts in sociology and their theoretical interrelations. |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| Demonstrate understanding of the role of theory and the primary schools of thought in sociology. |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| Understand the role of evidence and qualitative and quantitative methods in sociology. |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
| Pose vital and relevant questions about the social world. |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Critical Thinking Skills |
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| Locate, identify, and critically evaluate research practices and methodologies in order to interpret sociological research. |
3 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Evaluate the merit of various arguments and recognize the role of methodology and perspective in the production of such arguments. |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
| Describe how sociological theories, concepts, and research findings relate to everyday life and to analyze alternative solutions to problems encountered in the social world |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
| Communication Skills |
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| Student writes in a clear, logical style |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
| Student supports written argument with evidence |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Student demonstrates knowledge of major forms of bibliographic citation and reference |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
| Student should be able to speak in an informed and professional manner on social issues and sociological research |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
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