Main navigation
- Programs
- Subjects
- Universities
- Destinations
- Advice
You'll explore theories about how societies function and are structured, while also discovering how to apply these theories to practical research questions using real-world data. The program teaches data analysis and data science methods for examining social patterns, forecasting sociological trends, and mapping connections between people or institutions. Through required and elective courses, you'll develop valuable competencies such as: gathering, summarizing, and presenting data visually; creating statistical models to interpret social phenomena; assessing policy impacts through quantitative methods; analyzing intricate social networks; applying fundamental machine learning approaches; and utilizing statistical programs like R along with commercial tools such as SPSS for implementing data analysis and science techniques.