The formulation of American foreign policy from several analytic perspectives, with somewhat more emphasis on inputs and process than on substantive outputs.

May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.

A study of the application of scientific methods to psychological research. Special emphasis is placed on the critical evaluation of contemporary research in experimental psychology. Particular attention is focused on the design, execution, and written report of laboratory research. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours.

A sociological study of the roles of formal organizations and workplaces in society, including consideration of their structures and processes. Topics may include contemporary issues in the sociology of organizations and work, including bureaucratic and alternative structures; opportunities for worker participation; the role of leadership and decision making; and the exercise of power in organizations.

Independent study of special topic under the supervision of faculty. Students must identify both a project topic and a sociology faculty mentor who has agreed to supervise this project. Students taking this course must be Sociology majors or minors and must have a 3.0 GPA in the department. A learning contract must be filed in the department in order to receive a grade for this course. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

A service learning or internship experience in sociology under the supervision of a faculty member or instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits. Maximum of six hours of SOC 399 will count toward Sociology Major requirements; maximum of 3 hours of SOC 399 will count toward Sociology Minor requirements. Pass/fail only.

Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.

Half-time to full-time work on dissertation. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.

Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.

May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.