M.A. Social Sciences
COURSE OFFERINGS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES (SSCI)
The relationship of values, behavior, social setting, and environment in the analysis of human interaction. Both intracultural and crosscultural perspectives will be addressed in light of sociological and anthropological theories. Substantive and methodological contributions will be presented. Laboratory will provide students with hands-on research skills component. Four hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (5 units)
Graduate-level independent study for students in the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies; to be conducted under direct supervision of a faculty member from the student’s committee and, if an interdisciplinary studies major, with approval of the committee on graduate education and consent of the Dean of Graduate Studies. (Credit to be arranged: 1 to 6 units).
Independent study leading to completion of requirements (other than course work) for the master's degree. To retain classified standing in the master's program, a student must enroll in 698 each quarter until the project or thesis is accepted the comprehensive examination passed. Students who enroll in 698 through the university have full use of all university facilities. (Note: Students enrolled in 698 through the College of Extended Learning and taking no other courses through the regular university have access only to the library and their professor.) (0 units)
699. Thesis
Independent graduate research resulting in thesis and successful defense. Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy and consent of program coordinator. (4 units)
999. Comprehensive Examination
An assessment of the student’s ability to integrate the knowledge of the areas, show critical and independent thinking and demonstrate mastery of the subject matter. Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy, approval of department, completion of course work in the master’s program and in good academic standing. (0 units).
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