METHODS OF SOCIOLOGICAL INQUIRY

C&ESOC/SOC 357

Course Description

Scientific methods in the study of society; procedures for testing sociological theory: problem definition, hypothesis construction, collection and evaluation of data. Practical experience conducting small research projects.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing or (SOC 181 , C&ESOC/SOC 140 , C&ESOC/SOC 210 , or C&ESOC/SOC 211 )

Satisfies

SOC 351 , SOC 320 , SOC 674 , C&ESOC/SOC 693 , and SOC 575

Credits

3 to 4

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average

3.5

3.31% from Historical

Completion Rate

97.3%

0.16% from Historical

A Rate

52.7%

33.26% from Historical

Class Size

-39.85% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

Monica GRANT

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2.5

Rating

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