Most coursework for the IR concentration is done in the social sciences, which uses quantitative (formal modeling, computer analysis of quantitative data, and statistics) and qualitative (case studies, ethnographic studies, interviews) techniques of analysis. Concentrators must have basic literacy in social science research methods and skills in order to excel in courses required for the concentration. IR concentrators must satisfactorily complete one of the qualitative, quantitative, or combination (quantitative / qualitative) courses from the approved list below prior to senior year.
ANTH 1940 Ethnographic Research Methods
ANTH 1151 Ethnographies of the Muslim Middle East
APMA 0650 Essential Statistics
APMA 1650 Statistical Inference
CLPS 0900 Quantitative Methods in Psychology
ECON 1620 Introduction to Econometrics
ECON 1630 Econometrics I
EDUC 1100 Intro to Qualitative Research Methods
EDUC 1110 Intro Statistics for Education Research and Policy Analysis
HIST 1972E Word of Mouth: Orality and Memory in Historiography and documentary Film
PHP 1320 Survey Research in Health Care
PHP 1501 Essentials of Data Analysis
POLS 0500 Foundations of Political Analysis
POLS 1600 Political Research Methods
SOC 1020 Methods of Social Research
SOC 1050 Methods of Research in Organizations
SOC 1100 Intro Statistics For Social Research