UK Department of Sociology

Enriching Your Experience in Sociology

Here are a few ways to make the most of your experience in Sociology:

  1. Visit your assigned faculty advisor on a regular basis to discuss your goals so that you may design a learning program that will work best for you.

  2. Pursue an internship. You may earn up to 15 hours of SOC 399 credit for internship work in a field, organization, community or group that interests you. For assistance in locating an internship position, click on http://www.uky.edu/EE/. In order to receive academic credit in Sociology, you must identify a faculty mentor to oversee your internship. You and that person will fill out and file a learning contract which spells out the requirements and expectations for the internship experience. During some semesters, the department may offer a SOC 399 seminar to provide students with the opportunity to discuss their internship experiences with their peers.

  3. Volunteer. Regardless of whether you receive college credit for such activities, volunteering in the community is an excellent way to learn and apply sociological knowledge and skills. Click on http://www.uky.edu/VolunteerCenter/ to learn more.

  4. Attend lectures, brown bag discussions, workshops, film showings, and other educational events on campus and in the community. To find out more about these opportunities, check out the “News and Events” page of the Sociology Department and other departments and interdisciplinary programs. Also, click on:
  5. Get involved. Contact the DUS if you are interested in participating in the Undergraduate Sociology Club or attending departmental meetings or functions, in either a formal or informal capacity. Each year, two students are chosen to represent undergraduate interests at department and committee meetings. Please contact the DUS to obtain undergraduate representative contact information or to volunteer to serve.

  6. Seek support. Support and advice are available to you in the department, on campus, and elsewhere. Click on Assistance and Resources for Sociology Students for additional information on this topic.