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Are you interested in applying what you've learned in Sociology courses to what is happening in the 'real world', in helping local organizations with important sociological problems such as discrimination in housing and employment, or in developing skills that can help you get a job in the future or get into graduate school? Then this is a great course for you.

This practicum is designed to combine experiential learning in the workplace with critical reflection about practical and theoretical issues of work and organizations. As part of this practicum, each student will participate in an internship in a local agency or organization for a minimum of 3 hours/week. Students can come in with an internship already in hand, or can apply to intern through the Sociology Department for specialized internships at select federal agencies: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In addition to the internship, the class meets on Wednesdays for 2 hours, where we will have an interactive learning experience, with student presentations and class discussions focusing on how the readings for the course connect with students' internship experiences.

See the links in the left-column for more information on the course in general, internships at the federal agencies, and application materials.



Syllabus E-Submit FAQs Need an Internship? Information on Federal Agency Internships Application for Federal Agency Internships Learning Contract Sociology Practicum Website What is a Sociology Practicum Course?	Sociology 494D, Winter 2010 Practicum in Sociology of Work and Organizations Instructor: Katie Corcoran Email: soc494[at]u.wash Office: Savery 270 Office Hours: TBA Meeting Times and Locations Wednesday 9:30am-11:20am Course Information November 5 2009, 9:45 AM Are you interested in applying what you've learned in Sociology courses to what is happening in the 'real world', in helping local organizations with important sociological problems such as discrimination in housing and employment, or in developing skills that can help you get a job in the future or get into graduate school? Then this is a great course for you. This practicum is designed to combine experiential learning in the workplace with critical reflection about practical and theoretical issues of work and organizations. As part of this practicum, each student will participate in an internship in a local agency or organization for a minimum of 3 hours/week. Students can come in with an internship already in hand, or can apply to intern through the Sociology Department for specialized internships at select federal agencies: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In addition to the internship, the class meets on Wednesdays for 2 hours, where we will have an interactive learning experience, with student presentations and class discussions focusing on how the readings for the course connect with students' internship experiences. See the links in the left-column for more information on the course in general, internships at the federal agencies, and application materials.
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