APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES PROBLEM PROPOSAL

INTER-LS 601

Course Description

Select a particular application area of social science research -- a contemporary issue or problem area related to one's own career or community experiences and goals-- through a series of readings, group discussions, research activities, and writing assignments. Design a research review project that will summarize and analyze the most promising social science research paths to a solution of this issue or problem. Key steps include: problem definition, literature review, and thesis development.

Prerequisties

INTER-LS 301 and INTER-LS 302

Satisfies

INTER-LS 602

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.43

No change from Historical

Completion Rate

85.71%

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A Rate

85.71%

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Class Size

No change from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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