 What are the
internship/field studies requirements as a Social Science major specializing in PCS?
You are to take the one-year Field Studies 193ABC,
consecutively, and two (4 unit) 194AB professional
internship courses for graduation. A total of 400 internship
hours are required for the major.
When should I take 193 (Field Studies in Public and
Community Service)?
This course should be taken junior year in order to attain
research and analytical skills that will assist you
throughout your undergraduate studies. It is not recommended
that you take this course your first year because it takes a
lot of time, library knowledge, and some understanding of
research. In addition, it should not be taken senior year
the student will benefit less from the social contacts and
their newly gained understand of social issues will not be
as evident in their graduate school application. If taken
before the last year, students can then follow-up on their
skills by completing the Social Science Honors program
(SSHP).
What are the requirements for 193?
Students select the field placement site in the Fall and
complete their field work in the Winter and Spring quarters.
During this time, students must independently conduct
research, develop a research project, and collect data. A
total of 100 hours are completed per quarter in the field
with direct supervision and direction by a department
faculty.
Can I take 193 Field Studies in a multicultural
environment in the summer?
NO. The course is only offered throughout
the year and it is required that you enroll in the Fall and
remained enrolled for three consecutive quarters. You CANNOT
add the course in the Winter or Spring for the course is
sequential and the curriculum presented builds on material
from previous quarters. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTION TO
THIS RULE.
When should I take 194AB (Community Service Internship)?
It is recommended that you take 194 in the Fall of your
sophomore or junior year. The course requires a minimum of
8-10 hours a week and a total of 100 per quarter. It is a
requirement that you intern at a non-profit organization and
that you keep a journal and portfolio for the class. At the
end of the internship, an assessment is completed and you
are to develop a hands-on research paper. This course is
offered the entire academic year (including summer) and
attendance is mandatory.
The 194AB is a two-quarter
series training for students to intern in the community at a
non-profit agency. The 194A course addresses professional
etiquette, office politics, and organizational behavior.
Building on the 194A course, 194B addresses non-profit
management and leadership development. 194A is offered every
quarter (including both summer sessions) whereas 194B is
only offered in the Winter quarter.
Where can I find a list of internships? How do I
become an intern?
A comprehensive list of internships is provided by the
Social Science Academic Resource Center (SSARC) for all
majors. Please note that all internships in the database are
not non-profit and you must find organizations addressing
social issues in the local community. Internships at UCI and
corporations from the profit sector (e.g., Myrill Lynch) are
great internships BUT THEY DO NOT FULFILL THE
SPECIALIZATION REQUIREMENT. Workshops are also
provided to assist you in finding internships, soliciting
the sites, and developing your resume for the process. See
dates at the SSARC.
Can I volunteer at a for-profit internship and earn academic
credit?
Yes, you can volunteer your time (without any monetary
compensation) at a for-profit and earn 197 credit. Please
note, however, this internship does not fulfill your 194AB
requirement at a non-profit agency. Yet, the 197 course
units will count toward your graduation and the opportunity
is invaluable.
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