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Interdisciplinary Social Science Research Training (SOCY 497/698)

Summer Online (Sync) Course

Looking for a summer course?

Consider taking Interdisciplinary Social Science Research Training (SOCY 497/698), an online (synchronous) course!

SOCY 497/698 provides training in research methods, professional development, and key topics in health, alongside direct faculty mentorship and participation in active research projects. Students will also have the opportunity to connect with faculty and get involved in their research projects!

Meets Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9:00 AM–12:10 PM over 4 weeks. Open to undergraduate and graduate students with flexible prerequisites.

For questions, or if you need permission to enroll, contact: Dr. Mair christine_mair@umbc.edu

Flyer titled “New Summer Course: Interdisciplinary Social Science Research Training (SOCY 497/698).” It describes a summer, online (sync) course for undergraduate and graduate students focused on practical social science research skills. Students will learn to manage literature and grant databases and develop data literacy, including quantitative skills (reading codebooks and accessing secondary data) and qualitative skills (transcribing, coding, and analyzing data using software). The flyer highlights research opportunities to work with faculty. Course details include: 4 weeks (May 26–June 18), meeting Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 12:10 PM. It notes limited enrollment (15 undergraduate and 5 graduate spots), flexible prerequisites, and contact information for Dr. Christine Mair (christine_mair@umbc.edu ). The design includes images of students collaborating in classroom and meeting settings.

Posted: April 15, 2026, 3:11 PM

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