Internship Course
Internship Course for Sociology Majors
This one-semester internship course is a part-time, normally unpaid
supervised field placement for academically strong third-year and
fourth-year sociology majors. The goal is to help give students
basic skills required for employment in nonprofit organizations in
the social services or arts management. The course consists of 6
hours per week in worksite activities over a period of 8 weeks (a
total of 48 hours of worksite activities) as well as classroom
instruction during part of the term. The course is worth three
credit hours and will be offered in the winter term.
In this course students participate in organized work activities
which meet both their academic requirements and the
organization’s needs. By reflecting on their work experiences
students should gain a broader appreciation of sociology as a
discipline, strengthen their interpersonal and communication
skills, and acquire an enhanced sense of how to apply academic
knowledge in a work situation. The instructor will attempt to find
suitable job placements in St. John’s for students who apply
before October 15.
If you are interested in taking this course, Sociology 4100, please
contact Stephen Riggins immediately at sriggins@mun.ca . No
applications will be accepted after October 15th, unless the
applicant can find his or her own placement. Admission is
competitive and limited to fifteen students. Acceptance into the
course will depend on the strength of the applicant’s
academic record, the amount of previous community service, and a
suitable match between available work placements and the
applicant’s personal strengths. Applications should include a
resume, a brief statement highlighting occupational skills, and the
names and addresses of at least two referees.
