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SOSC 485 - Senior Project

Credits: 6
This course is the culminating, capstone experience in the social science curriculum. Students will review and discuss their course of study and its application beyond graduation. Students will work with a social science faculty member conducting and completing a research project exploring an area of interest in the student’s field of study. This will include data collection, analysis, a written paper adhering to APA standards, and a presentation.

Note: A passing grade cannot be achieved without completion of the research project.

Note: This course replaces SOSC-481 and SOSC-482 (no longer offered)

General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite1: SOSC 242  or SOSC 245 ; SOSC 341 ; and Senior Status
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