EIU Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminology

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology Internship Program offers students with diverse interests an opportunity to explore and experience a variety of potential career fields while earning academic credit.

Recent student interns have completed their internships in such fields as case management work in human services, college student affairs and academic counseling, gerontology and elder care, general social work management and casework, criminal justice and probation, policing, juvenile and adult rehabilitation, mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, and sexual assault and domestic violence work. While most internships take place with community agencies close to EIU's campus, previous student interns have had the opportunity to be involved in summer programs with agencies and police departments in or near Chicago; with the Disney Summer Intern Program in Orlando, Florida; with community-based organizations in Dallas, Texas; and with social service agencies in St. Louis, Missouri.

The Internship Program is open to any junior or senior in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or better. While the Internship Coordinator is here to help you, ultimately it is your responsibility to find and apply for an appropriate internship. EIU’s Career Services runs internship fairs, events, and workshops that can assist you in your search. Additionally, the Writing Center can help with any writing aspects of your search, such as resumes and applications. Once your internship site has been secured, an Internship Application should be completed in collaboration with the department Internship Coordinator and then submitted for verification and approval.

As you consider whether to pursue an internship for credit, there are a few things to remember. Internship hours do not count toward the required hours for department majors or minors; however, they do count toward the total number of 3000- and 4000-level hours needed to earn a degree from Eastern Illinois University. Students pay for internship hours just like traditional classroom-based courses. Students do not receive letter grades for internship hours completed; rather, internships are graded on a CR (credit) or NC (no credit) basis.

Once accepted and enrolled, student interns must meet the following requirements and expectations:

• Student interns are required to complete weekly electronic journal entries in D2L.
• Student interns are required to complete a final reflective essay, which is due during final exam week.
• Student interns are required to meet face-to-face or by phone with the Internship Coordinator at the mid-point of the internship experience as well as during final exam week.
• Student interns are expected to behave professionally during their internship. Further, student interns should ensure they exceed the level of professionalization and accountability as determined by the employment policies of the organization with which they are working.

Questions? Contact Dr. Rob Duffy, Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology Internship Coordinator.

(see Forms and Applications)