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Proseminar is an introduction to the sociology graduate programs at MSU Mankato and broader issues related to graduate education. Students will learn about program requirements; differences between capstone options (thesis or alternate plan paper) how they are structured and time-lines for completion; department plagiarism policy and how to avoid plagiarism; become familiar with library resources; become familiar with the policies and procedures of the IRB; meet department graduate faculty and become familiar with their areas of expertise, scholarship, and graduate courses they teach. Proseminar is an important course that prepares students for a timely completion of their graduate degree.

Areas of Interest:

Human Services

Programs:

Social Work (MSW) | Sociology Human Service Planning & Administration (MS) | Sociology (MA)

Topics vary as announced in class schedule. May be repeated for credit if topic varies.

Areas of Interest:

Human Services

Macro-analysis of society as a system. Examines cultural, structural, behavioral, and ecological patterns of organization. Includes a focus on complex organizations.

Areas of Interest:

Human Services

Programs:

Sociology (MA) Teaching

A survey and analysis of major scientific approaches to human social behavior.

Areas of Interest:

Human Services

Programs:

Social Work (MSW) | Sociology Human Service Planning & Administration (MS) | Sociology (MA) | Sociology (MA) Teaching

Appreciation of basic multivariable methods in the analysis of sociological data. Includes computer applications using SPSS and application to various social issues.

Areas of Interest:

Human Services

Programs:

Social Work (MSW) | Sociology Human Service Planning & Administration (MS) | Sociology (MA) | Sociology (MA) Teaching

Advanced-level introduction or review of social science research methods, including entire research process: problem definition, literature review, hypothesis development, method development, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication; focuses on quantitative methods.

Areas of Interest:

Human Services

Programs:

Social Work (MSW) | Sociology Human Service Planning & Administration (MS) | Sociology (MA) | Sociology (MA) Teaching

An overview of sociological theory that spans the classical and contemporary traditions within the discipline and focuses on current theoretical issues and controversies within the field.

Areas of Interest:

Human Services

Programs:

Social Work (MSW) | Sociology Human Service Planning & Administration (MS) | Sociology (MA)

Quantitative and naturalistic paradigms as a knowledge base for program evaluation. Examines the social context and implication of evaluation to discuss mode and ethical considerations. Includes applied contribution of empirical research and current issues and trends.

Areas of Interest:

Human Services

This course is an analysis of the meaning, social construction and significance of race, class, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and other boundaries within the pluralistic culture of the United States and in a global world. The course unpacks the mechanisms by which inequalities are maintained in organizations of education, politics, labor market, criminal justice system, sports, neighborhood boundaries, marriage and family, migration, nation, and citizenship. The course explores the matrix of domination and structural dimensions of life by considering sociological critiques of social institutional analyses.

Areas of Interest:

Human Services

Programs:

Social Work (MSW) | Sociology Human Service Planning & Administration (MS) | Sociology (MA)

An overview of pedagogical philosophies and approaches, course design, and practical skills for day-to-day classroom teaching to develop both effectiveness and excellence in teaching sociology. Includes development of teaching portfolio.

Areas of Interest:

Human Services

Programs:

Sociology (MA) Teaching

A maximum of six credits is applicable toward a degree program.

Areas of Interest:

Human Services

Preparation of an alternate plan paper under supervision of the student's graduate advisor. Prereq: must be enrolled in the MS program in Sociology.

Areas of Interest:

Human Services

Programs:

Social Work (MSW) | Sociology Human Service Planning & Administration (MS) | Sociology (MA)

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Areas of Interest:

Human Services

Programs:

Nonprofit Leadership (GC)

The internship in college teaching is designed to provide opportunity to acquire supervised teaching experience in the college classroom and to explore a career in college teaching. It also serves as a vehicle for the student to become more aware of personal strengths and identify areas in which further growth is needed.

Areas of Interest:

Human Services

Programs:

Sociology (MA) Teaching

The internship is designed to provide opportunity to apply classroom learning, to practice and enhance skills, to experience professional socialization, and to explore a career. It also serves as a vehicle for the student to become more aware of personal strengths and identify areas in which further growth is needed.

Areas of Interest:

Human Services

Programs:

Nonprofit Leadership (GC)

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Areas of Interest:

Human Services

Programs:

Social Work (MSW) | Sociology Human Service Planning & Administration (MS) | Sociology (MA) | Sociology (MA) Teaching

Students participate in their first hands-on industry software development project. Every major element of the typical project lifecycle will be experienced, based on live project features wherever possible. This course prepares students for their first external work-based learning experience in industry or on an industry project. Emphasis is placed on diversity, equity, and inclusion for both technical and professional best practices. Requires admission to program.

Prerequisites:

Admission to the program.

Programs:

Software Engineering (BS)

Students are introduced to the main elements of software engineering including requirements analysis, software design, software construction, project management, and best practices for project management and software systems engineering with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This course prepares students for their first work-based learning experiences in industry or on an industry project. Requires admission to the program.

Prerequisites:

Admission to the program.

Programs:

Software Engineering (BS)

Students are introduced to the main elements of software engineering that deal with a) the influence of external bad actors, and b) finding and fixing problems (bugs) in software. The course covers software testing, software quality management, and software security. It prepares students for their first work-based learning experiences in industry or on an industry project, with an emphasis on best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Requires admission to the program.

Prerequisites:

23174

Programs:

Software Engineering (BS)

Students are introduced to the aspects of software engineering practice that are heavily influenced by the technical, business, and social contexts in which software systems operate. These include software sustainment, software process and lifecycle concerns, best practices in software and systems engineering, and software safety. This course prepares students for their first work-based learning experiences in industry or on an industry project, with an emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Requires admission to the program.

Prerequisites:

23175

Programs:

Software Engineering (BS)

Principles of self-directed learning are used to scope and prepare for future study of software engineering topics, especially as they are used in industry. Principles include goal setting, time management, planning, learning strategies, meta-cognition, self-regulation, and evaluation of personal learning. A diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging lens is applied throughout. Requires admission to the program.

Prerequisites:

Admission to the program.

Programs:

Software Engineering (BS)

Students learn and develop the elements of professionalism while working on software project teams in industry or on projects with industry clients. Topics include leadership, metacognition, teamwork, written and oral communication, ethics, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and professional and personal responsibility.

Prerequisites:

SE 300

Graduation Requirements:

Writing Intensive

Programs:

Software Engineering (BS)

Students further learn and develop the elements of professionalism while working on software project teams in industry or on projects with industry clients. Topics include leadership, metacognition, teamwork, written and oral communication, ethics, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and professional and personal responsibility.

Prerequisites:

SE 311W, SE 391

Graduation Requirements:

Writing Intensive

Programs:

Software Engineering (BS)

Students learn and practice the essential elements of software engineering while working on a software project team in industry or on a project with an industry client. Topics include software requirements, design, construction, testing and quality, sustainment, security, and systems engineering, and project management. A diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging lens is applied to both technical and professional course content. Course must be taken concurrently with SE 311W.

Prerequisites:

SE 300, SE 301, SE 303

Programs:

Software Engineering (BS)

Further learning and practice of the main elements of software engineering while working on software project teams in industry or on projects with industry clients. Topics include software requirements, design, construction, testing and quality, sustainment, security, and systems engineering, and project management. A diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging lens is applied to both technical and professional course content. Course must be taken concurrently with SE 312W.

Prerequisites:

SE 311W, SE 391

Programs:

Software Engineering (BS)