Social Sciences Internship

One of the best ways to decide if a career suits you is to participate in an internship. A social sciences internship is designed for upper-level social sciences majors to supplement their classroom learning with on-the-job experience. Whether completed in the United States or abroad, students can earn up to three hours of credit through SOSC 421. Internships help students develop a variety of skills, enabling them to put their knowledge to work and to secure jobs after graduation.

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How it Works:

• Students explore and find internship opportunities by visiting websites of companies and organizations or through individual contacts in their area of interest
• The Dean's Office reviews internship job description for approval.
• If approved, students fill out our special registration forms for SOSC 421
• The internship supervisor and student complete evaluations midway and at the end of the internship
• The student completes two reports on the experience.

Internship Benefits:

• Participants can learn new skills in resume writing, interviewing and networking.
• As interns, they will apply the academic knowledge of research and writing skills toward business practices.
• By participating in a variety of projects and taking on various job responsibilities, interns will receive on-the-job training and consultation.
• Interns can expand their knowledge by researching assigned topics and learning the organization’s objectives.
• Interns may receive valuable letters of recommendation from their employers.

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