Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo - Master in Research Methodology in Social Sciences

Objectives

The main objective that guides the design of this Master's Program in Research Methodologies in Social Sciences is to train researchers with the necessary knowledge to consistently use the different theoretical approaches, methodological and analytical tools of social sciences, which allow significant contributions to the knowledge of the current Dominican society, providing quality information to solve problems and to guide decision making efficiently. To train researchers with the necessary knowledge to use in a coherent way the different theoretical approaches, the methodological and analytical tools of the social sciences, that allow it to make significant contributions to the knowledge of the current Dominican society, in a global and changing context.

Specific objectives

The graduates of this Master's Program will be endowed with a set of theoretical and practical knowledge that will allow them to conduct social research in the local and regional context with the necessary academic quality, to make a significant contribution in their respective disciplinary areas.

Strengthen knowledge about the different research designs, the definition of information collection instruments and their subsequent analysis, which confer scientific rigor on social research.

Develop the skills for managing academic databases, electronic information processing and scientific writing for publications in indexed journals.

To create a community of knowledge, integrated by academic community, civil society and State, destined to the analysis and reflection on the most current problems of Dominican society and its local and regional contexts, which allows to maintain the links between the production of knowledge and its application in problem solving and policy design.

Graduate Profile

The Master's Program in Research Methodologies in Social Sciences is aimed primarily at professionals in the disciplines of Social Sciences and Humanities; specifically, sociologists, psychologists, economists, marketers, demographers, educators, among others; whose fields of work demand the frequent use of the application of scientific research methodologies and techniques. Although other professionals from different areas of knowledge are not excluded, provided there is a willingness to dedicate the necessary time to combine classroom participation and field practices, or virtual activities.

The Master's Program in Research Methodologies in Social Sciences is aimed primarily at professionals in the disciplines of Social Sciences and Humanities; specifically, sociologists, psychologists, economists, marketers, demographers, educators, among others; whose fields of work demand the frequent use of the application of scientific research methodologies and techniques. Although other professionals from different areas of knowledge are not excluded, provided there is a willingness to dedicate the necessary time to combine classroom participation and field practices, or virtual activities.

Professional profile

In functions of planning and / or design of development programs or projects. Also, in the field of higher education as teachers, the teaching of the methodology itself, or in some of the topics that are part of this program.

They can carry out applied studies such as diagnoses or baselines to establish the starting point of a social intervention; cross-sectional or longitudinal studies to evaluate processes; market studies ex – before or of impact to evaluate the situation of a product in the market or of a new idea in a population; experimental or quasi-experimental studies to measure innovations in different areas of social life; popularity polls or electoral preferences; exploratory studies to find out examine a problem or little known; among others.

You will be able to prepare different types of research design, recognizing the type of situation or problem that you want to know; develop measuring instruments; and carry out applying the pertinent analysis of the information collected.

As leaders, they demonstrate an open capacity, with the ability to maintain an open attitude to different perspectives of the same situation, and with a broad sense of social responsibility.

He is a professional capable of presenting the results of his research in academic, institutional and society spaces in general, through digital or written media in traditional media or in scientific journals; in accordance with ethical and socially responsible values.

Competences

It generates new knowledge through original research, demonstrating methodological mastery, skills and abilities in the academic context and beyond.
Master the most important theoretical, methodological and practical aspects of social research and its processes, adapting them to each specific context.
Master the most important theoretical, methodological and practical aspects of social research and its processes, adapting them to each specific context.
Meet the theoretical frameworks and methods of Social Sciences, which allow you to participate and lead social and interdisciplinary studies with professionals from other areas of knowledge.
Applies with scientific rigor the methods and techniques of social research.
Analyzes the problems related to development and current globalization processes, as well as the situation in the Caribbean and Latin American region.
It exposes the results of social research through digital or written media in scientific journals, in academic and institutional spaces.
Design and evaluate public policy programs in different social areas, with attention to the variables and indicators that measure the progress of the process.
Design and evaluate public policy programs in different social areas, with attention to the variables and indicators that measure the progress of the process.
He leads the teamwork in the design and development of research or projects, whether they are in specific teams of the Social Sciences or multidisciplinary.
Participates in the formulation of teaching and research programs at the degree and master's level in Higher Education.

Career Opportunities

People who graduate from the Master's Program in Research Methodologies in Social Sciences will acquire the necessary skills to work in public and private institutions, in management functions of research teams, or as part of these teams, are already destined for research social properly or as part of multidisciplinary teams. In functions of planning and / or design of development programs or projects. Also, in the field of higher education as teachers, the teaching of the methodology itself, or in some of the topics that are part of this program.

Program structure

Concentrations

The Master in Research Methodology in Social Sciences contemplates three final concentrations or departures at the option of the participants, which will be developed under the modality of open seminars.

Contexts, diversities and social cohesion: To know the most recent theories on studies of local context and globalization, population characteristics, conditions of inequality and social vulnerability among others.
Public policies and social participation: To deepen the knowledge of needs diagnoses or baselines, for the design, implementation and evaluation of public policies with the participation of the population.
Education, Innovation and technologies: Analyze the teaching-learning processes and their implications in the quality results of pre-university education, as well as the use and application of different pedagogical resources.