SOCIOLOGY-CRIMINOLOGY
Degree in Sociology-Criminology
2011 Internship Manual (PDF)
2011 Internship Manual (Word Doc)
Internship in Sociology & Criminology
Soc 495
The SOC 495 internship experience is designed to provide sociology, soc-crim, and sociology-prelaw students with an opportunity to engage in applied sociology—to take what is learned in the classroom and use it in the real world—to see and understand the myriad connections between individuals and the social institutions within which they function. In short, an internship offers the opportunity to learn and grow personally, academically, and professionally. Moreover, internships can provide opportunities for students gain valuable work experience, develop professional contacts, and to use their skills to contribute to the local community.
Students who are accepted into the SOC 495 program will have a chance to earn 5-10 credits while completing an internship in a field relating to their career interests. Students may complete internships during the fall, winter, spring, and summer terms. Possible internships include working with criminal justice agencies (e.g., police, courts, and corrections), law firms, rehabilitation programs, mediation clinics, human resource agencies, children’s services units, hospice programs, elder care facilities, child mentoring projects, and educational programs.
Who can do an internship?
The internship program in sociology and criminology is open to all junior and senior sociology, sociology-criminology, and sociology pre-law majors. However, SOC 495 is a competitive program with a limited number of slots. While the internship coordinators decide final eligibility, priority is given to seniors and students with a 3.0 G.P.A. in their major.
To apply, students must submit the following items to one of the internship coordinators:
- A completed application form
- A personal statement
- An up-to-date résumé
- One letter of recommendation from a sociology/criminology faculty member
- A current copy of your DARS report.
Once this information has been submitted, the student must undergo an interview with one of the internship coordinators. After the interview, the coordinators will decide whether to provisionally accept the student into the program. Final approval of the prospective intern hinges on the approval of the sponsoring agency or organization.
Deadlines
Application material and accompanying documents must be completed and submitted to one of the internship coordinators no later than the Friday of week six in the quarter prior to the quarter in which you wish to complete the internship. You may submit your material after the deadline, but we cannot guarantee that you will receive an internship slot for the next quarter, even if you are accepted into the program.
How to get started
If you are interested in doing an internship, you should first download and read the internship manual. The manual includes all of the necessary forms and outlines the steps you need to take to apply for the internship program. Once you have worked through the manual and prepared your material, you should submit your documents to one of the internship coordinators. After that, the coordinator will work with you to set up a time for an interview. Please note that you are welcome to contact an internship coordinator at any time with questions or concerns.
For more information, contact an internship coordinator
If you are majoring in sociology, sociology-criminology or sociology-prelaw, contact:
Prof. Roberta Roberson
Bentley Annex 141
(740) 597-2762
robersor@ohio.edu