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Directed Study in Sociology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TBA		 1 - 4 $688 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TBA
Location
Credits
1 - 4
Min. Tuition*
$688 (guest students)

Description

Students conduct independent research on a topic of their choosing. Students must first identify a faculty sponsor who agrees to oversee the research project. Students must then submit a research proposal and contract to the Sociology Department¿s Director of Undergraduate Studies the semester prior to when the student would begin their project. Students who wish to complete an Honors College thesis must also have approval from their honors college advisor.

Prerequisites

SOCIOL 101.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Enrolled / Capacity

1 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Karen Okigbo

Tuition*

$688 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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