University of Portland Bulletin 2025-2026

SOC 497 Sociology Internship

Students will gain practical field experience through an internship with a community-based organization, government office, or human services agency. Internships are individually arranged by students with support from the Career Education Center. Students will supplement the internship with a classroom seminar focused on professional development and integrative learning. Sociology majors may take up to 6 credits of internships. Course is graded A-F.

Cross Listed Courses

SOC 497C, SW 497

Prerequisite

SOC 101 or instructor permission
  • Up one level
  • 400