SOCI 492.04: IS - Public Service
Daisy Rooks · The Mathematics Enthusiast · 2019
Course DescriptionThe internship program in Sociology is designed to provide experiential learning opportunities for students inside public or private agencies.The knowledge and understanding that students gain in this program should both drawn upon, and deepen, their academic background in Sociology. Learning ObjectivesThe internship experience is designed to allow students to: Provide service to clients, agencies, and communities that meets identified needs. Apply their knowledge and skills to placement agencies. Foster understanding of the placement agency's procedures, programs, and services. Develop skills, knowledge, and professional points-of-views by observing and acting within a professional environment. Gain insights into possible careers. Provide professional experience relevant to career development. Credits Earned and Hour RequirementsStudents must register for academic credit by signing up for the Sociology internship class (492 or 498) during the semester in which the internship takes place.A minimum of 2 credits of internship is required.Students may take no more than 12 total credits of internship, but these credits may be spread over several semesters.Considering the needs of the placement agency and the availability of the student, the number of hours worked by students will determine the number of credits that they earn.As a rule of