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13 courses with the subject SSC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

SSC 199Experimental Course1-4

Experimental course.

Subject: SSC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu

SSC 251Research Methods4

An introduction to the nature and processes of social science inquiry. Particular attention is given to designing social science research projects, and to techniques for gathering, analyzing, and communicating data from both primary and secondary sources. The course is intended to increase the student’s ability to understand published studies and to enhance student research skills.

Subject: SSC
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite: Eight semester hours of sociology or criminal justice studies coursework, or permission of instruction.

SSC 252Data Analysis for Social Science4

This class covers some introductory but powerful statistical techniques for analyzing and interpreting social science data. Students will use both descriptive and inferential statistics, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various statistical methods. They will also develop skills in presenting and interpreting statistical charts, graphs and tables. There is no formal prerequisite, but SSC 251 , PS 301 or other exposure to research methods is recommended. Meets Quantitative Reasoning Intellectual Perspective requirement (QR).

Subject: SSC
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu

SSC 253Q Methodology2

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the statistical and methodological principles associated with Q methodology. Q methodology was innovated by the British physicist/psychologist Dr. William Stephenson (1902-1989), and provides both the tools and the philosophy to scientifically study the subjective and is of interest to students of the human sciences, e.g., political science, psychology, education, sociology, communications, health studies, etc.. We will investigate the differences between Q and R methodologies, concourse theory, q-samples, p-sets, q-sorting, conditions of instruction, the statistical tools of correlation and factor analysis, judgmental rotation of factors, factor scores, factor interpretation, and use of dedicated computer software to analyze Q results. The course will provide examples of applications of Q methodology, and students will undertake an actual study using Q methodology.

Subject: SSC
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu

SSC 299Experimental Course1-4

Experimental course.

Subject: SSC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu

SSC 399Experimental Course1-4

Experimental course.

Subject: SSC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu

SSC 499Experimental Course1-4

Experimental course.

Subject: SSC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu

SSC 590Field Experience/Internship1-4

Subject: SSC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu

SSC 601Capstone4

The student will execute a research proposal that studies a research question in sociology or criminal justice studies. As befits the culminating course in the two majors, students demonstrate knowledge of relevant literature, theory and methodological techniques during the research process.

Subject: SSC
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite: SOC 350 , SSC 251 and SSC 252 . Students must earn at least a C- in SSC 251 or SSC 252 to proceed to SSC 601 in the subsequent Fall term; SOC 350 , SSC 251 OR SSC 252 for International Studies majors.

SSC 660Honors Research1-4

Subject: SSC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.

SSC 670Honors Research1-4

Subject: SSC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.

SSC 680Honors Research1-4

Subject: SSC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.

SSC 690Honors Research1-4

Subject: SSC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.

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