SOC 4821 01: Internship in Sociology

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

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
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.  

Additional Course Materials

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Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Assignments/Assessments

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Grading and Grading Scale

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University Policies

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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.