Practicum in Criminological/Sociological Research

6 cr · Undergraduate

This course is designed to develop students' research skills and experience through placement in a criminal justice or other social service agency having a mandate relevant to the study of sociology or criminology. The course consists of supervised work within the agency and classroom instruction, culminating in the production of a research report. Enrolment is competitive and special advance permission is required to register. To be considered for admission, students must complete an application form (available from the Department of Sociology and Criminology website) by the last day of May preceding the Fall term in which the student intends to take the course. Students may not hold credit for both SOC 3100 and the former SOC 3760.