{"id":349,"date":"2026-01-07T17:28:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T17:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/school-of-behavioral-and-social-sciences\/?page_id=349"},"modified":"2026-02-25T15:35:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:35:34","slug":"applied-sociology-practicum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-behavioral-and-social-sciences\/applied-sociology-practicum\/","title":{"rendered":"Applied Sociology Practicum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The UWSP Applied Sociology Practicum (ASP) helps students connect the theoretical and conceptual contribution of the classroom with the practical world of the practice setting. All sociology majors must complete the ASP. We simplify the process for students, working directly through our established partnerships; your field coordinator assists you in a placement that meets student preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:38% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-behavioral-and-social-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/11\/ASp-graphic-1024x630.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-232 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-behavioral-and-social-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/11\/ASp-graphic-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-behavioral-and-social-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/11\/ASp-graphic-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-behavioral-and-social-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/11\/ASp-graphic-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-behavioral-and-social-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/11\/ASp-graphic-1536x945.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-behavioral-and-social-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/11\/ASp-graphic-2048x1260.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applied Sociology Practicum includes two options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Field Internship Placements<\/strong><br>Refer to traditional internships with a partnered community agency or organization.<br><br>2. <strong>Research Placements<\/strong><br>Refer to an academic research project or community program evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practicum Student Benefits:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supportive supervisors who are ready to help you grow and learn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Answers to questions. Placements support two-way learning by agencies\/research mentors and interns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The unique experience of working with industry professionals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A chance to grow outside of your comfort zone. Learn where you thrive the most!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build professional connections to guide you after graduation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Program Structure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sociology 492<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 3 to 6 cr. Observation and applied sociology practice under the guidance of cooperating field placement supervisors in an approved social service agency; emphasis on guided applied sociology. (1 credit equals 50 field hours)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sociology 493<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 Required weekly seminar that goes along with the internship\u20141 credit for each semester you are interning\u2014an opportunity to learn from others who are currently interning, process challenges and experiences, and discuss topics of importance to Sociology practice\u2014required journaling and presentations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Placement Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will observe and apply sociological practice under the guidance of cooperating field placement supervisors\/research mentors in an approved placement. The Department connects students with placements in their areas of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"\"><div style=\"text-align:left\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Learn about the steps in the placement process:<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"panelcontainer openfirst\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Apply for a Placement<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Learn more about requirements and when to apply at our informational meetings held each semester.<br><br>Application for placements: &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwsp.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_2mGSubhscomvlIO\">Sociology Internship Application here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Deadline:&nbsp; Friday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. (for summer and fall placements)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the sample <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SAMPLE-sociology-resume-and-cover-letter.pdf\">cover letter and resume template<\/a> for reference when completing your application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Find a Perfect Match<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The field coordinator will review each student\u2019s ASP preference and partnership availability. We want to ensure a great fit between our students and community needs. ASP field coordinator will get in touch with students about available opportunities. No need to go it alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sociology-and-Social-Work-Internship-Options-by-Area-of-Practice.docx\">following resource for community partnerships<\/a> that students have been placed with. This is not exhaustive; we are always adding to it!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Have a Successful Interview<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>We want you to be successful in your match!\u00a0 The field coordinator will provide resources for the interview process so students can best present their talents in the interview with their preferred placement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ASP Practicum Coordinator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>David Barry, Ph.D.<br>Associate Professor of Sociology<br>Social Justice and Equity Coordinator<br><a href=\"mailto:dbarry@uwsp.edu\">dbarry@uwsp.edu<\/a><br>715-346-4197<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Field Handbook<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of the Applied Sociology Practicum experience is covered in our ASP Program Handbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Applied-Soc-Practicum-Program.pdf\" target=\"_self\">VIEW HANDBOOK <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Variety of Field\/Research Placements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Field education is central to the development of competent, humane, knowledgeable, skilled, and effective practitioners of sociology. Our practicum students contribute across a host of partnering community organizations, government agencies, and research opportunities including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Social Justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminal Justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community advocacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program evaluation and community assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UWSP Applied Sociology Practicum (ASP) helps students connect the theoretical and conceptual contribution of the classroom with the practical world of the practice setting. All sociology majors must complete the ASP. 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