SOC 405 - Sociology Internship Project (4)

An internship can be an important link between academic learning and real-life application. In this course, students work with participating agencies and organizations of their choice for a minimum of 105 hours. Weekly seminar meetings that focus on professional development, including: the acquisition of basic helping and interpersonal skills, ethical issues in professional life, preparation of job application materials, and the exploration of individual interests and abilities as they relate to career possibilities. Students also complete a research project associated with their internship setting, such as a program evaluation, needs-assessment, or other project that may benefit the organization. Prerequisites: ANTH 336 or SOC 338 and permission of instructor. Spring.