SOC 4821 - Internship in Sociology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42890,
Credit hours: 9
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Susan D. Laird, LPCC-S, CDCA
Email: sdlaird@ysu.edu
Course Description
4821. Internship in Sociology. Application of sociological knowledge in settings such as social agencies, government offices, hospitals, nursing homes, correctional facilities, and industry. May be taken multiple times for a maximum of 9 hours. A maximum of 6 semester hours may be applied to the Sociology major. Prereq.: Junior standing and at least 9 semester hours of Sociology, and permission of program coordinator. 3-9 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Main Sociological Theories Handout | Multiple Sources | |
| Required | Social Constructs Handout | Multiple Sources |
Interns should also ask to read the following if applicable in their placement:
Employee Handbook
Policy and Procedure Manual
Any additional information relevant to their placement
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Syllabus | Application for Internship due 08/28 | |
| 8/31 | Blackbaord materials | Internship Goals paper | Goals paper due 09/04 |
| 9/21 | Time Sheet #1 due 9/24 | ||
| 10/26 | Time Sheet #2 Due 9/29 | ||
| 12/7 | Sociological Theories Social Constructs |
Matrials posted to Blackboard | Time Sheet #3 due 12/03 Theory paper due 12/03 Exit Interview due 12/03 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.