Sociology Internship & Career Opportunities

Sociology students graduate with more than just a classroom education. Internship (practicum) experiences are required in the major. We have partnerships with a wide variety of organizations throughout the city, so you'll have every opportunity to gain experience in your areas of interest and build relationships with professionals in the field. Below is a sample of the many places our students have had internship and practicum experience.

Sociology internships

  • Indianapolis mayor's office
  • Southeast neighborhood development
  • Boys & Girls Clubs
  • Global Peace Initiatives
  • Altenheim Retirement Community
  • Child care centers
  • Second Helpings (community kitchen & hunger relief)
  • Exodus Refugee Immigration

Stephen F. Fry Professional Edge Center

The Stephen F. Fry Professional Edge Center empowers students to become confident, competitive, and career ready. The Center sponsors essential skills training, speakers and career-related events throughout the year in order to give all students a competitive advantage. Access to internships and employment opportunities is available for University of Indianapolis students and new graduates.
Student Story
Ningning Zhao
BA in Sociology, Class of 2017

The skills I built through doing research at UIndy go well beyond research realm for professional sociologists. The ability to critically analyze social phenomena is very instrumental for many meaningful careers (such as data analysts, investment bankers, social workers, health care providers, consultants and etc.), and the research experience at UIndy can be very helpful to prepare students to develop the skills for various professions.

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