SOC 7931 - Qualifying Exam: Extended Literature Review

This is a "special projects" course required by Sociology doctoral students, taken typically in their fourth year (prior to but in conjunction with their dissertation project proposal). Students will work with a faculty committee to develop an extended, comprehensive written literature review on a distinct subfield of Sociology that is related to their dissertation topic. Students should enroll in this course the ONE and TWO semesters prior to the defense of their dissertation proposal. To complete this course, students must submit a written paper to be approved by his/her faculty committee.