Sociology Internships
Experience That Creates Change
Internships in sociology give students the opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world impact. By engaging directly with community organizations, research teams, advocacy groups, and government agencies, students apply their sociological training to address social issues, support public policy efforts, and contribute to meaningful change. These experiences not only enhance academic growth and professional development, but also deepen students’ understanding of social dynamics in practice. Sociology students can earn academic credit and fulfill their experiential learning requirement through internships in Asheville or beyond.
College grads have completed at least one internship
Provided by The UNC Asheville Career Center
Employers prefer to hire candidates with relevant work experience
Provided by The UNC Asheville Career Center
Interns receive full-time offers
Provided by The UNC Asheville Career Center
"I cannot thank the faculty enough for seeing me, for their commitment to nurturing my sociological imagination and encouraging me to pursue a career in research. Their support helped me enter my PhD program with research experience and the knowledge to navigate academia."
Jump Start Your Career with an Internship
Jump Start Your Career with an Internship
The UNC Asheville Internship Program offers structured, funded internships each fall, spring, and summer, offering students real-world experience aligned with their academic and career goals. With support from the Career Center in internship matching opportunities, students with at least 60 completed credit hours are eligible to participate. Participants develop learning objectives tied to career readiness competencies and may earn academic credit. The program includes preparation workshops, employer interviews, and ongoing support to help students gain meaningful professional experience.
Ready for What's Next?
Whether you’re interested in politics, social change, poetry, or art, majoring in sociology invites you to find meaningful engagement with the larger world.