Brad Wright
Sociology 3990/3991: Field Experience
The field experience program gives students a chance to explore sociology in the "real" world. Students find internships in a wide range of fields, including criminal justice, medical, communications, and marketing, and they analyze their experiences from a sociological perspective. Here is some information about the class that students might find helpful.
How does it work?
The program is split into two classes: Soci 3990 and Soci 3991
Soci 3990 is the hourly portion of the program. It is graded satisfactory/ unsatisfactory, and the only requirements are that you complete the necessary hours and you receive an acceptable evaluation from your on-site supervisor. For hours, you need to do 42 hours of internship for every credit of Soci 3990.
Soci 3991 is the academic portion. It is graded on a regular A through F scale, and for it students write a paper(s). Typically students sign up for one credit of it.
Note: Only 3 credits of Soci 3990/3991 can be counted toward the sociology major. (Any more will count, however, toward the 45-credit rule).
When is Soci 3990/3991 offered? Each semester and during summer as well.
How to sign up for Soci Soci 3990/3991? During class registration, the department puts out an application form, and you can pick it up from Kathy Covey, Department of Sociology office, first floor Manchester Hall.
Criminal Justice Internships
Students find their own internships for the field program, and here is some contact information if you're interested in an internship in a criminal justice setting.
For Connecticut State CJ placements (e.g., parole, courts), contact Rosanne Purtill at Rosanne.Purtill@jud.state.ct.us
For Bergin Prison placements (it's on Route 44, across from the UConn Depot campus), contact Calma Frett, at (860)487-2861.
For a local or state police department, contact that department.
For Connecticut Legal Services, a source of public interest law in Williamantic, contact Anne Blanchard at Ablanchard@connlegalservices.org
For Alternative Incarceration Center, a community based offender program in Williamantic, call 450-7125.