SOC 4821 - Internship in Sociology
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 31177,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Susan D. Laird
Professional Qualifications:
Professor: Susan D Laird, BA, MSEd, LPCC-S, CDCA
Professional Qualifications
Master’s, Education, Youngstown State University
Bachelor’s, Sociology Youngstown State University
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor w/ Supervisor designation, State of Ohio, 1997
Chemical Dependence Counselor Assistant, State of Ohio, 2015
Faculty
Email: sdlaird@ysu.edu
Office: DeBartolo Hall, room 435
Office Phone: 330-941-3442
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Communication Expectations:
Email me directly. I do not respond to Blackboard messaging. Messages sent through Blackboard will not be opened or read. I will respond to emails within 48 hrs. except when YSU is closed. Emails need to include the name of the class and time it meets.
How to Refer to me:
Susan
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional |
There is no text for this course.
Additional reading material may come from Internship site and include Employee Handbook, Policy and Procedure manual and any additional reading determined by the site supervisor to be relevant for successful completion of the internship.
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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Tentative Course Schedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29 | Week 1 Internship Application | n/a | June 12, 2026 |
| 7/6 | Week 2 Internship Goals Paper | What experiemce are you looking for at your Internship site? | June 19, 2026 |
| 7/13 | Week 5 Time Sheet #1 | n/a | July 10, 2026 |
| 7/20 | Week 7 Time Sheet #2 | n/a | July 24, 2026 |
| 7/27 | Last Week Time Sheet #3, Theory Paper, Evaluation and Exit Interview | End of Intern wrap-up | Due by July 31, 2026 |
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.