Internships
Students can be placed in an internship (FAS/SOC 484) for course
credit and gain valuable practical experience working in situations
that relate to families, children, and occupational, diversity,
and urban health issues. These real life environments provide students
with insight into the problems and issues that face today's families.
An internship is an excellent way to gain on-the-job experience
that demonstrates your true abilities and develop relationships
with outside agencies. It also allows you to apply concepts and
theories learned in class, obtain insight into the working world
and discover what type of job you're suited for, and learn about
employment opportunities in family/child related fields. Finally,
an internship can strengthen your application for graduate school.
Questions?
Contact Alyson Shapiro (Alyson.Shapiro@asu.edu),
the school's internship director.
FAQ
Who can become an intern? To become an intern,
you must (1) be a junior or senior, (2) have a minimum GPA of
2.5,
(2) complete an application, and (3) meet the school's Internship
Director.
Must I be a family and human development or sociology
major to be an intern? Preference
is given to family and human development and sociology majors.
However, if you are not a major, LET'S
TALK! You may have met our prerequisites through other coursework,
and we'd be delighted to take you on.
How much will I work during the semester? Interns
are expected to complete 8 to 10 hours per week, for a total of
120 to 150 hours per semester. These hours fulfill a standard 3
credit course requirement.
How do I become an intern? It's easy! Just do
the following three steps: (1) Complete an internship application
form as soon as possible (available in the Front Office or the Advisor's
office); (2) get a copy of the Course Packet from Alyson Shapiro;
and (3) schedule a meeting with her to discuss preferences for placement.
Alyson Shapiro can be reached at Alyson.Shapiro@asu.edu.
What agencies can I choose from? There are over
100 agencies to choose from. You may even enroll in more than one
internship and work at more than one agency. A list of possible
internship agencies is available online (Word file) or in SS
144.
Does this course count? YES! An FAS/SOC 484 Internship
is a graded course that counts toward your
course
credits for your family and human development or sociology degree.
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