Using your free elective credits to participate in experiential learning is a great way to put classroom learning into practical experience. While engaged in the supportive environment of an internship, you can test career goals, enhance professional skills, develop self-reliance, self-esteem, and responsibility. Furthermore, these opportunities encourage networking with professionals and will provide increased marketability for employment after graduation.
Below are your two options for earning experiential credits. Please meet with your academic advisor before making a final decision regarding which option is best for you.
SOC 498/499: Independent Study
Requirements
- Prerequisite: one 300-level sociology course
- Permission of instructor
Logistics
- Independent Study
- Areas of special research not covered in other courses
- May be taken as honors courses
- 3 credits (Graded)
Contact
- Holly Dunsworth
- holly_dunsworth@uri.edu
- 401-874-7297
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ITR302/304: Field Experience & Seminar
Requirements
- 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher
- Minimum 60 credits prior to internship
- Available free elective credits
- Good academic and social standing
Logistics
- Earn between 6 – 15 free elective credits
- ITR 302 (field experience) 3 – 12 credits
- ITR 304 (seminar) 3 credits
- Seminar offered online and in class (in class – spring only)
Contact
- Center for Career and Experiential Education
- Roosevelt Hall South Side
- 401.874.2311
- Click here to submit an application