Major: Sociology

Location: CT, United States

Course; Grading: SOCI 3990; Satisfactory (S) / Unsatisfactory (U)
Course co-requisites; Grading: SOCI 3991/3991W; Graded: A-F
Possible number of credits: Two – Seven
Course prerequisites: Instructor consent required.
Minimum class standing and GPA: Sophomore; 2.00/4.00
Academic work requirement: Academic paper on topic relating to internship.
Can non-majors receive credit? Yes; please see description, or contact major/department directly for possible restrictions.
Internship is a graduation requirement for
this program:
No
When course is offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
Additional information: SOCI 3990 may be repeated for up to six credits. SOCI 3991 may be repeated once.
Department internship information: https://sociology.uconn.edu/sociology-internship-program/

 

Sample internship opportunities for Sociology majors:
Judicial Branch Intern, Law Enforcement Intern, Case Worker, Research Assistant, Campaign and Advocacy Intern, Sustainability Intern

Sample organizations where Sociology majors have interned:
Office of the Public Defender, Alternative Incarceration Center, Family Court Services, Department of Children and Families, Office of Victim Advocates, ConnPIRG/UConn Praxis, Everyday Democracy, Planned Parenthood, Greater Hartford Legal Aid, Perception Programs INC, Windham Hospital

Ways to find an internship:
Internships can be found on Handshake, or through online resources found at career.uconn.edu/experiential-learning.

For more information about internship policies in this department, please contact:
Bradley Wright, Professor
Manchester Hall, Room 320
bradley.wright@uconn.edu
860-422-0303

internships@uconn.edu
career.uconn.edu
860-486-3013

Experience Information

Sponsor
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Website
sociology.uconn.edu
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