Courses
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the practice of research and research design. The course develops an understanding of the principles, processes and techniques used in social science research. Topics will include reading and evaluating dissertations, identification of quality research design criteria, and development of quality hypothesis statements and research questions. Students will use this information to evaluate their own thinking about research questions and develop potential research design descriptions. Prerequisite: BUSA7650 (4 Units)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | RSCH7050-BE | Session 2 11/02/2026 12/23/2026 |
Online | Mizell, Staci E. |
| Fall 2026 | RSCH7050-AE | Session 2 11/02/2026 12/23/2026 |
Online | Prescott, Desiree |
| Fall 2026 | RSCH7050-CE | Session 2 11/02/2026 12/23/2026 |
Online | Mizell, Staci E. |
| Fall 2026 | RSCH7050-DE | Session 2 11/02/2026 12/23/2026 |
Online | Mizell, Staci E. |
| Spring 2027 | RSCH7050-AE | Session 2 03/08/2027 05/02/2027 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
The purpose of this course is to introduce the principles and methods for descriptive and inferential statistics. The course will focus on understanding how descriptive and inferential statistics can be applied to effectively interpret data. Students will be required to utilize statistical software to select basic statistical tests and interpret results. Prerequisite: RSCH7050 (4 Units)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | RSCH7100-AE | Session 1 01/11/2027 03/07/2027 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
| Spring 2027 | RSCH7100-GE | Session 1 01/11/2027 03/07/2027 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
| Spring 2027 | RSCH7100-FE | Session 1 01/11/2027 03/07/2027 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
| Spring 2027 | RSCH7100-DE | Session 1 01/11/2027 03/07/2027 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
| Spring 2027 | RSCH7100-CE | Session 1 01/11/2027 03/07/2027 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
| Spring 2027 | RSCH7100-BE | Session 1 01/11/2027 03/07/2027 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
| Summer 2027 | RSCH7100-AE | Session 1 05/10/2027 07/04/2027 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
This course examines the theoretical foundations of qualitative research methods and techniques applied in social science research. Students will be exposed to a wide array of research methods, design, measurement, analysis, and interpretation techniques that are crucial in descriptive research. Students will learn how to analyze human behavior, perceptions, and reactions as well as the meanings people give to their experiences. Prerequisite: RSCH7150 (4 Units)
| Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | RSCH7200-AE | Session 1 09/07/2026 11/01/2026 |
Online | Green, Jonathan A. |
| Summer 2027 | RSCH7200-AE | Session 1 05/10/2027 07/04/2027 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
| Summer 2027 | RSCH7200-BE | Session 1 05/10/2027 07/04/2027 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |