Social Science Research Methodology

This minor/concentration focuses on social science research methods and statistical analysis. It is open to students from all majors and would benefit students who wish to develop skills directly applicable to specific fields or majors including business, consumer research, economics, education, and information technology.

Minor or Integrative Studies Concentration Requirements

Requires 15 credits (5 classes) of upper level course work from the following (CARM) (must include courses from three disciplines):15
Doing Anthropology: Ethnographic Methods and Applied Practice
Economic Statistics
Introduction to Econometrics
Political Analysis
Prin of Stat and Exper Design
Applied Cognitive Psychology
Quantitative Research and Statistics
Qualitative Research
Total Credit Hours15
  • A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for the minor/concentration. The GPA is based on all coursework required within the minor (excluding prerequisites).
  • The use of transfer credit, field placements, internships, seminars, S/E graded courses, and independent study/research courses is limited to 3 credits in a 12 credit hour minor/concentration and 6 credits in a 15 credit hour and above minor/concentration.
  • Courses within a minor/concentration cannot be taken as Pass/Fail (P/F).
  • Minors requiring 12 credits may share one course with a major. Minors requiring 15 credits or more may share two courses with a major. This does not apply to concentrations for the Integrative Studies major.