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Internships

Internships provide structured, hands-on learning opportunities that bridge the gap between classroom theory and professional practice. Through our internship program, sociology students apply the concepts, theories, and research methods they've learned to real-world challenges in community organizations, nonprofits, government agencies, and social service organizations. An internship can help you explore your career interests, gain the skills you'll need for future jobs, and build your professional network.

 

Steps to Enroll in Internship Course

  1. Identify and secure an internship at an approved and reputable non-profit organization, company providing health services, or a government agency.
  2. Download and complete the Internship Work Plan Form with your potential internship supervisor. NOTE: Please make sure that the application has your supervisor's signature. Students will be unable to enroll in the internship without a fully completed application.
  3. Email the completed and signed workplan to the School of Sociology Internship Coordinator, April Ely-Black (elyblack@arizona.edu)
  4. Contact the Internship Coordinator to schedule an appointment for a final review of your Internship Work Plan Form. Once your Work Plan is approved, a request will be sent to enroll you in CHS 393 or SOC 393. 

Internship Work Plan Form

Deadlines

The Internship Work Plan Form MUST be submitted no later than one week after the first day of classes each semester. Completed and signed work plans MUST be brought to the review meeting with the Internship Coordinator before the deadline to ensure proper internship enrollment. 

No retroactive internship credit will be granted. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RESTRICTION.

 

Online tuition and fees calculator  Registration dates and deadlines  Payment dates and deadlines

 

Finding an Internship

Use this resource below to get an idea about different agencies and organizations that may have an internship position available. The lists are not exclusive and we welcome and encourage students to seek internship opportunities that are not found in these pages. 

The pages only list potential internship sites and are not active internship openings. Please visit Handshake, visit the organization's website, or communicate directly with an organization to learn about internship opportunities. Remember that all information, especially contact information, is subject to change. 

Students are encouraged to seek out and secure their own internships, as the School of Sociology does not assign students to any particular internship position. Additionally, the Center for Career Readiness provides valuable information for students on how to find an internship.

Please reach out to School of Sociology Internship Coordinator, April Ely-Black (elyblack@arizona.edu) if you need further assistance.

 

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Government

Internship opportunities deal primarily with societal issues related to local, state, or national government.

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Healthcare

Internships may take place in a clinic or hospital setting. The organization may or may not be a non-profit organization.

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Non-Profit CHS

Healthcare related work in a non-clinical or clinical setting. 

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Non-Profit SOC

Internships in a variety of settings that primarily deal with societal issues. 

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Non-Profit CHS/SOC

Internships may focus on healthcare and/or societal issues.

 

Experiencing an Internship

Depending on the major (CHS or SOC) a student will either be enrolled in SOC 393 or CHS 393. A student can either enroll in a 3-unit internship for 135 hours or a 6-unit internship for 270 hours. CHS majors are required to complete a 3-unit internship to fulfill their academic program requirement for the major. SOC 393 is considered an elective within the Sociology major.

  • SOC majors, Junior or Senior status, who are in good academic standing and have successfully completed 9 units of Sociology coursework, and SOC 101.
  • CHS majors, Junior or Senior status, who are in good academic standing and have successfully completed CHS 204 with a passing grade.
  • International students (SOC or CHS majors) must apply and be approved for a Curricular Practical Training (CPT) with UA International Students Services before engaging in an off-campus work/internship opportunity. Please meet with an international student advisor before applying for CPT.

Internship credit is regular academic credit. Therefore, all regular university tuition rates, fees, and deadlines apply.

 

Questions

Internship Coordinator: April Ely-Black (elyblack@arizona.edu)

Academic Advisor: John McNeill (jmcneill@arizona.edu)