Social & Behavioral Sciences Courses

Supervised placement in an agency or organization which is part of, or related to, the public sector. Criteria for entering GIS 490 Internship in Political Science: 1. Class standing (Seniors have preference over Juniors) 2. Political Science GPA 3. Satisfactory completion of the Internship Program Application Procedure which includes: A. The application form and personal essay in which the student’s goals and objectives, motivations, interests, interpersonal skills and previous relevant experiences are clearly articulated. B. Two letters of recommendation from Faculty who are familiar with the student’s interests and performance in related courses. C. Interview with the Internship Coordinator. The interview will help the Coordinator to assess students readiness and degree of motivation for the internship experience, and help students explore options regarding the most suitable placements.

Students majoring in Criminology and Social Justice are required to take either CSJ 450 Senior Research Seminar, or an internship The Internships in Criminology and Social Justice involve weekly class meetings and a minimum of 96 hours of internship experience over the course of the semester in an approved appropriate agency, institute, or organization. The courses integrate students' "hands-on" experiences as interns, with theory and case study analysis of social issues, problems and institutions. Each class is limited to 12 students Acceptance into the internship classes is based on the following criteria: 1. Class standing (Seniors have preference over Juniors) 2. Sociology GPA 3. Satisfactory completion of the Internship Program Application Procedure which includes: A. The application form and personal essay in which the students' goals and objectives, motivations, interests, interpersonal skills and previous relevant experiences are clearly articulated. B. Two letters of recommendation from Faculty who are familiar with the students' interests and performance in related courses. C. Interview with the Internship Coordinator. The interview will help the Coordinator to assess students' readiness and degree of motivation for the internship experience, and help students explore options regarding the most suitable placements. This course cannot be substituted with Portfolio Assessment

Students majoring in Sociology are required to take either SOC 450 Senior Research Seminar, or an internship. Students may take both internship classes for credit. The Internships in Sociology involve weekly class meetings and a minimum of 96 hours of internship experience over the course of the semester in an approved appropriate agency, institute, or organization. The courses integrate students’ “hands-on” experiences as interns, with theory and case study analysis of social issues, problems and institutions. Each class is limited to 12 students. Cannot be substituted with portfolio assessment. Acceptance into the internship classes is based on the following criteria:1. Class standing (Seniors have preference over Juniors)2. Sociology GPA3. Satisfactory completion of the Internship Program Application Procedure which includes: A. The application form and personal essay in which the students’ goals and objectives, motivations, interests, interpersonal skills and previous relevant experiences are clearly articulated. B. Two letters of recommendation from Faculty who are familiar with the students’ interests and performance in related courses. C. Interview with the Internship Coordinator. The interview will help the Coordinator to assess students’ readiness and degree of motivation for the internship experience, and help students explore options regarding the most suitable placements.

This course requires a weekly seminar, as well as placement in an approved clinical, developmental, industrial/organizational, or educational setting for a total of 96 hours over the course of the semester. The course will permit students to apply what they have learned to new situations. Acceptance into the internship program requires an application procedure, interview with the instructor and two letters of recommendation.