Internships
The Department of Sociology has internships available to Texas A&M University
Students who are currently Sociology majors or minors.
These internships are designed to provide students with an opportunity to
acquire research and/or professional skills while earning college credits.
These skills are beneficial to students whether they plan to pursue a graduate
or professional degree or seek employment in a related field.
What is an Internship?
An internship provides the opportunity for students to apply the theories and research methods they have learned in the classroom to "real world" experiences.
A typical three credit hour internship includes 100 hours of on-site training, a final research paper, and participation in a professional symposium.
Students also attend three professional seminars and meet bimonthly with Dr. Albrecht to discuss their research project.
Participating agencies and organizations may provide potential job contacts and opportunities for employment after graduation.
Which fields offer Internships?
Sociology internships are available in various fields, such as:
Most internships are located in the Bryan/College Station area. Other
internship areas include Houston, Dallas, and Washington D.C.
Agencies and Organizations currently offering Internship Opportunities
Some of the agencies that offer internships include:
- Brazos Valley Community Supervisions and Corrections Department
- Central Intelligence Agency
- City of Bryan Municipal Court
- Child Protective Services
- Children's Miracle Network
- Family Outreach
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- J.C. Penny Company
- Office of Attorney General
- Population and Survey Analysts
- Rape Crisis Center
- St. Joseph Hospital
- St. Thomas Early Learning Center
- Students with Disabilities Support Services
- Texas Campaign for the Environment
- Twin City Mission
Qualifications and Requirements
1. Pursuing a Sociology major or minor
2. 2.5 Cumulative G.P.R.
(3.0 cumulative G.P.R. is required for some internship
positions)
3. Junior or Senior Classification
4. Successfully Completed Sociology 220 Research Methods or an equivalent
5. Basic Health Insurance
How to apply for an Internship
If you wish to participate in a sociology internship, please fill-out and submit
the following application to Dr. Albrecht:
Application Form
Contact Information
For additional information contact Internship Program Coordinator
Dr. Carol Albrecht of the Department of Sociology at Texas
A&M University-College Station.
 Dr. Carol Albrecht
Internship Program Coordinator
Department of Sociology
Mail Stop 4351
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-4351
979-862-4689 (office)
979-845-5133 (department)
979-862-4057 (fax)
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