SOC 301: Methods of Social Research at Lehman College
4 credits · Fall 2026
Methods of Social Research (SOC 301) at Lehman College has 3 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 2 of 3 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Jennifer Laird, Nathan Newman, and In Soo Sohn.
Of the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, Jennifer Laird ranks chillest (Easy) and In Soo Sohn least chill (Brutal).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
SOC 166 or POL 166 or any 200-level Sociology or 200-level Political Science course.
About this course
Methods of data collection and interpretation; measures of central tendency, variation and change; preparation and reading of tables and graphs; and the use of quantitative data to evaluate hypotheses and draw conclusions about the social world. Extensive use of computer applications.PREREQ: Either SOC 166 or any 200-level Sociology course.
Best professors for SOC 301 at Lehman, Fall 2026
- Jennifer LairdChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 4.3 (20) · difficulty 2.3/5 · 86% would take again
- Nathan NewmanChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 2.8 (10) · difficulty 3.1/5 · 40% would take again
- In Soo SohnChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutallimited data?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 1.9 (8) · difficulty 4.1/5 · 25% would take again
Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works
SOC 301 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:57 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about SOC 301 at Lehman
- Who teaches SOC 301 at Lehman in Fall 2026?
- Jennifer Laird, Nathan Newman, and In Soo Sohn are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is SOC 301 at Lehman hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.2 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a SOC 301 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.