About SOC 410
SOC 410 (Internship) allows students to combine practical work experience with academic knowledge and to earn academic credit for doing it. The goals of SOC 410 include professional skills development, integration of academic knowledge, and establishment of reflective and ethical practices. SOC 410 is available to students on the Corvallis campus or Ecampus.
Students take the initiative in earning SOC 410 credits. They are responsible for finding an internship site and establishing a set of expectations with an on-site Supervisor. Students must also coordinate with OSU Sociology’s Internship Coordinator to determine eligibility, timing, and an appropriate number of credits. Enrollment in SOC 410 requires approval from the Internship Coordinator. (Professor Brett Burkhardt is the Internship Coordinator. Contact him at [email protected].)
Once enrolled, SOC 410 is graded as A-F. Grades are based on several assignments, including a journal, a reflection essay, a verified work log, and evaluations completed by the student and their supervisor.
Students can earn one credit for each 30 hours of internship work they complete (equivalent to three hours per week over a ten-week term).
Information and Resources
You can find more information and resources related to SOC 410 internships by visiting the SOC 410 folder, which contains an informational guide (with eligibility rules, credit-hour conversions, and a timeline); a syllabus; and an intern-supervisor contract form.
Recent Internships by Sociology Students
- Trillium Family Services
- Benton County Parole and Probation
- OSU Department of Public Safety
- Polk County Family and Community Outreach Department
- Immigration Counseling Service
- Community Outreach
- Jackson Street Youth Shelter
- Benton County Juvenile Department
- Benton County Sheriff’s Office
- Political campaign office
Note: Internships located in Colorado are limited by state law and interstate agreements (see https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/services/doe-authorization.htm). Be sure to talk to the Internship Director if you are considering an internship in Colorado.
