• SOC 7100: Advanced Survey Techniques

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Examines the empirical and methodological literature regarding techniques for designing and implementing mail, telephone, and internet surveys for sociological research. Focuses on practical lessons for sampling, data collection, and survey data organization.
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• SOC 7110: Advanced Quantitative Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Provides review of several quantitative approaches utilized in contemporary social research. Students undertake small-scale analytical exercises in topics including, but not limited to, log-linear and structural equation modeling, logistic regression, and event history analysis.
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• SOC 7150: Advanced Qualitative Methods in Sociology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Examines the empirical and methodological literature regarding techniques for designing and implementing qualitative data collection and analysis for sociological research. Emphasizes practical tools for graduate students seeking to use qualitative methods for their thesis or dissertation research.
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• SOC 7250: Advanced Seminar in Social Demography

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Detailed comparative and multilevel examination of substantive and methodological issues in the study of nuptiality, fertility, morbidity and mortality, migration, and social mobility. Covers theories, data collection strategies, measurement issues, and analytical techniques.
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• SOC 7350: People, Power, and the Political

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This seminar familiarizes students with theory and research in political sociology. It explores fundamental relationships between state institutions, political processes, and social structure. Topics include political inclusion and exclusion, political participation, social movements, and culture and political ideology. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Crosslisted as: SOC 4350
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• SOC 7400: Perspectives on Inequality and Social Problems

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Examines major theoretical and empirical approaches to the sociological analysis of inequality and social problems.
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• SOC 7620: Sociology of Environmental Hazards and Risks

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Focuses on how individuals and organizations respond to environmental hazards and risks resulting from either natural events or human technological and industrial processes.
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• SOC 7640: Population and Environment

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  In-depth exploration of relationship between human populations and their environment. Heavy emphasis placed on developing an understanding of contemporary research in this area, especially with regard to the association between environmental factors and population organization, change, and growth.
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• SOC 7660: Public Sociology: Ecological Justice and Community Action

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This class applies Public Sociology to ecological justice and community action. Public Sociology takes sociological knowledge beyond the "ivory tower" into communities. It stresses raising awareness of social issues, and the importance of civic engagement to a functional democratic society.
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• SOC 7720: Applied Community Theory and Development

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course provides a theoretical overview of community and examines characteristics of thriving communities. It explores internal and external forces that impact communities in a rapidly changing world, and provides an overview of tools available to address issues and concerns.
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