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Applied linear regression modeling for social scientists using Stata and SAS.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of John Logan: Logan's course involved significant homework, with one student reporting up to 20 hours per week and assignments lasting up to 12 hours. The workload was heavy, though some reviews noted there were no traditional exams.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025SOC 125 explains US performance in realizing freedom, fairness, and democracy through topics like capitalism, inequality, and politics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Erik Wright, Joel Rogers: Workload includes significant reading, a midterm, a final, and a paper. Some reviewers found the class easy if they read the book, while others reported hard tests with little curve and confusing lectures.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025Covers concepts, measurement, theoretical applications, and program evaluation regarding the juvenile system.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Michael Massoglia: The course requires reading over 100 pages weekly and involves blue-book exams, with some students finding the exams tough.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025Examines the functioning, organization, and roles within the U.S. criminal justice system.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Alyssa Mugavero: Reviewers report that the TA leads discussions poorly, goes in circles, and fails to stay on track, making the learning process difficult.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026