SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS

C&ESOC/SOC 618

Course Description

Social network analysis is a social scientific approach examining individuals as embedded in networks of social relations. Covers the fundamentals of network thinking, network tools, and the analysis and presentation of social network data. Direct practice with network data using software R.

Prerequisties

Junior standing and (C&ESOC/SOC 360 , STAT 301 , STAT 371 , ECON 310 , PSYCH 210 , GEOG 360, MATH/STAT 310 , or GEN BUS 303)

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.06

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Completion Rate

88.89%

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A Rate

66.67%

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Class Size

No change from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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