This course explores strategies for using sociological research tools to make a tangible impact on real-world social problems. It focuses on "Public Sociology" as a "brand" of sociology in which scholars seek to engage with the wider public by addressing social issues and seeking to share the results of their research with individuals and organizations who can utilize it for the solution of social problems. Students will be involved in a public sociology project as they fulfill course requirements.

This course explores strategies for using sociological research tools to make a tangible impact on real-world social problems. It focuses on "Public Sociology" as a "brand" of sociology in which scholars seek to engage with the wider public by addressing social issues and seeking to share the results of their research with individuals and organizations who can utilize it for the solution of social problems. Students will be involved in a public sociology project as they fulfill course requirements.