Sociology 389 Course Information

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Sociology 389: Practicum in Sociology (Experiential) is offered in Fall and Winter terms on a mandatory Credit/ No Credit basis. There are sections available for 2, 3, and 4 credit hours. However, please note that each section has a determined number of credits, which cannot be modified by the student. The course may be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 credits. Up to 4 credits of SOC 389 may be included in a concentration plan in Sociology. A combined total of eight credits of SOC 321, 389, 395 and 396 may be counted toward a concentration in Sociology.

SOC 389 has five program areas:

• Education
• Public Health
• Gender and Sexuality
• Criminal Justice, and
• Organizing for Social Justice.

Students select a section of the course within one of the program areas. Requirements of the course include attending a 90-minute weekly seminar, participating in relevant community service at a designated site for approximately 4 hours each week, and completing all reading and writing assignments and/or projects. Each section has a different community service site with unique needs and possible service times. To view descriptions of each section, including the community service times, please view the LSA Course Guide (http://www.lsa.umich.edu/cg). If a section requires an override, or permission to register, the description will indicate how to start that process. There are no course prerequisites to SOC 389.