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Education The Faculty Graduate Schools Graduate School of Behavioural and Social Sciences Research Master

specialization|Sociology

theme|Individual Development in Social Context

Research themes

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

Research groups

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 Individual Development in Social Context within a multidisciplinary programme.

Theme courses Individual Development in Social Context (15 EC)
  • Lifespan development
  • Modelling interactions and variables over time
  • Socialization
Specialization courses Sociology (10 EC)
  • Economy and society: Critical transitions in Advanced Industrialised Societies
  • Solidarity and social contexts

Elective courses Sociology (10 EC)
  • Evidence-based interventions
  • Experimental psychopathology
  • Research in Clinical neuropsychology
  • Development, learning and instruction
  • Complexity, dynamics and development
  • Culture and Diversity
  • Cooperation and Communication
  • 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/ methods course
  • Seminars
  • Traineeship
  • Preparing for your master's thesis: writing your proposal
  • Master’s thesis

Specializations in this theme:
Developmental Psychology | Orthopedagogy | Pedagogical and Educational Sciences | Psychometrics and Statistics | Sociology

For questions about the IDS theme contact a.lichtwarck-aschoff rug.nl.

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