specialization|Sociology

theme|Understanding Societal Change

Research themes

Students in the Sociology specialization will focus on scientific research that has societal significance as well. What brings about social wellbeing?

Research group

The Social Psychology specialization is organized by the Sociology department, that is well-known for its focus on:

Advanced theory formulation and method development
Systematic integration of theory and empirical research
Quantitative datacollection and measurement instruments

Multidisciplinary programme

The Research Master with specialization Sociology is part of the theme Understanding Societal Change within a multidisciplinary programme.

Theme courses Understanding Societal Change (15 EC)

Theorizing Change
From problem analysis to intervention design

Specialization courses Sociology (10 EC)

Economy and society: Critical transitions in Advanced Industrialised Societies
Solidarity and social contexts

Elective courses (10 EC)

Evidence-based interventions
Experimental psychopathology
Research in Clinical Neuropsychology
Development, learning and instruction
Complexity, dynamics and development
Cultural psychology
Diversity in society: current issues and challenges
Researching power and leadership
Understanding working life: major theories and research trends in Organizational Psychology
Environmental psychology
Qualitative Research Methods
Multilevel analysis
Structural equation modelling
Statistical analysis of social networks
Statistical modelling of single cases
Literature study

Compulsory modules for all students (85 EC)

How to theorize
Reflecting on science and integrity
Multidisciplinary research in action
Advanced statistics
Applied statistics
Elective statistics course
Seminars
Traineeship
How to write an effective research proposal
Master’s thesis

Specializations in this theme:
Environmental Psychology | Organizational Psychology | Psychometrics and Statistics | Social psychology | Sociology

For questions about the UCS theme contact m.van.zomeren@rug.nl

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Last modified:

29 November 2021 12.27 p.m.