Course Information

Required courses are generally offered every year, and other courses in our core research areas are offered on a rotating basis. Below, we list the research methods, theory, and elective courses that are regularly taught by faculty in our department. In addition, students may explore course offerings in other departments.

Please see the Graduate Handbook for more information about course requirements and registration. Be sure to discuss your course selection with your supervisor; the Graduate Program Chair is also available to answer any questions. 

Research Methods

9001    Introduction to Multivariable Analysis

9003    Research Design

9007    Advanced Multivariable Analysis

9021    Qualitative Research Methods

9331    Death, Fertility, and Migration: Demographic Analysis and Social Change

 

Sociological Theory

9003    Sociological Perspectives

9005    Contemporary Social Theory

 

Sample Electives

9147    Stratification

9154    Sociology of Work, Occupations, and Professions

9177    The Social Context of Racial Inequality

9258    Inequality Over the Life Course

9268    Inequalities in Health

9373    Migration

 

Professional Development 

9XXX    MA Research Practicum (winter term)

9XXX    PhD Professionalization Seminar (fall and winter term in PhD students’ first year in the program)

 

Specific course requirements may be satisfied by taking courses from other departments, or from inter-disciplinary programs. Students are advised to explore the possibilities that are available. As with any course selection, the approval of our graduate program chair is required. A Request form must be completed and submitted to the Sociology graduate program assistant.

Students should check with their collaborative specializations for specific course requirements.

• Migration and Ethnic Relations
• Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Reconstruction