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May 20, 2026
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SOC 4910 - Internship in Sociology, Criminology, and Law
Provides students with professional experience in applied sociology through internships in social service, nonprofit, and community organizations, criminal justice agencies, courts, legal services, advocacy organizations, and other organizational and legal settings. Students apply sociological skills, theories, research methods, and analytical techniques in real-world settings, developing their ability to analyze social structures and professional practices. They engage in professionalization, ethical decision-making, and self-assessment while making connections between academic learning and workplace experiences. Through their internships, students assess their professional growth and explore career pathways in sociology, criminology, and law.
Requisites: Permission required; 6 hours of Sociology courses; Junior or Senior.
Credit Hours: 3 to 9
OHIO BRICKS: Bridge: Learning and Doing
Thematic Arches: - Global Connections
- Society & Justice
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 9.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 internship
Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Term(s) Typically Offered:
Learning Outcomes: - Students will be able to apply sociological skills, theories, and methods in real-world internship settings.
- Students will be able to document professional practices and social interactions encountered during their internships.
- Students will be able to explain how sociological theories inform the interpretation of real-world social interactions and decision-making processes.
- Students will be able to create an original project that synthesizes applied experiences with academic frameworks.
- Students will be able to communicate their findings through formats appropriate for both academic and professional audiences.
- Students will be able to evaluate their professional experience in relation to sociological career pathways and opportunities.
- Students will be able to critically discuss their experience and how they intend to build on that experience to plan for their future careers.
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