Elective Internship-Sociology

Prerequisite: SOCI 390 and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and consent of the department; formal application required The internship provides an opportunity for sociology majors to gain practical expertise in the field by participating in an off-campus work study experience that complements their academic preparation. In addition to working in their internship setting, students will meet regularly with a faculty supervisor, keep a weekly journal, and complete a 10-15 page paper. Students may work in an appropriate local, state or federal agency or private organization. No more than six hours of any combination of SOCI 398 and SOCI 498 may be counted toward the first 30 hours of the sociology requirements for a major. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered fall, spring and summer.