UNI’s sociologists have created an engaging graduate curriculum designed to achieve the following outcomes and competencies:

Outcome 1: Apply a sociological perspective

1.1 Apply sociological concepts and principles to analyze a social situation.

Outcome 2: Evaluate and apply sociological theory

2.1 Identify sociological theories and compare and contrast their key concepts and assumptions.

2.2 Apply sociological theories to explain social phenomenon or data.

Outcome 3: Design and implement sociological methods

3.1 Develop a sociological research project.

3.2 Describe and apply the principles of ethical practice as a sociologist.

Outcome 4: Engage in critical analysis.

4.1 Create a critical argument.

4.2 Identify and evaluate an argument based on its thesis, assumptions and supporting evidence.

4.3 Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to test hypotheses or address research questions.

Outcome 5: Increase student awareness and participation in sociology on campus.

5.1 Give an oral presentation in a professional venue.

5.2 Write results of a research project in publication-ready format.

5.3 Develop teaching skills.