Sociology & Criminal Justice Internships
The Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice believes that internships are essential to students learning, as they provide hands-on, real-world experience. That’s why all students in our department are required to complete an internship as part of their curriculum.
Internships will give you professional experience before you graduate, making sure you will be prepared for the professional world when you begin your career.
Internships give you the chance to:
- explore a particular field or occupation
- explore different roles and relationships within an organization
- apply and expand upon knowledge and skills learned in the classroom
- help an organization meet its goals
- develop professional relationships
- work toward obtaining professional employment
Criminal Justice
One way to find internships is through the annual internship fair. Every fall semester, the department hosts a career fair on campus. This gives student the opportunity to connect with dozens of organizations and employers about internships and careers.
Internships must be at least 1 semester long, and may be 1-12 credits depending on your education path.
Contact your major advisor or Department Chair Mark Norman at mnorman@winona.edu for more information about internships.
To set up an internship, you’ll first meet with the Internship Coordinator to discuss your ideas for the internship and your DARS report. Email Dr. Civettini at ncivettini@winona.edu to arrange this meeting.
When you have had your internship experience approved, you and your site supervisor should complete the Contract for Internship/Field Experience and return the original signed forms to the internship coordinator.
Once these contracts are signed, you will be enrolled in the courses.
Recent Student Internships
- Cardinal of Minnesota – an organization serving Minnesota through residential and in-home support
- Habitat for Humanity Restore – a fundraising component of Habitat for Humanity selling new and gently used building materials
- Friendship Center – a City of Winona agency supporting “quality of life for older adults”
- SEMCAC – a Community Action Agency serving Southeast Minnesota assisting people in achieving or maintaining their independence and self-reliance through their own and community resources
- Winona County Developmental Achievement Center – a day training and rehabilitation facility providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities
- Winona Park & Recreation – a part of the City of Winona, the Park & Recreation department manages Lake Lodge, the East Recreation Center, the Aquatic Center and many programs
- Advocacy Center of Winona – an organization dedicated to “creating a safer community by eliminating sexual and domestic violence”
- Sauer Health Care – a non-profit organization committed to high-quality skilled nursing, respite care, therapy services and hospice services
- Ability Building Center (Rochester, MN) – an organization providing rehabilitation and employment services for persons with disabilities and other special needs
- The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection (La Crosse, WI) – a non-profit striving to “make the world a better place for LGBT people and their allies.”
- Wabasha County Social Services (Wabasha, MN) – in partnership with the federal, state, county and community agencies, this agency assists citizens whose resources are inadequate to meet their basic human needs
- Seasons Hospice (Rochester, MN) – a community-based organization with a mission to find creative solutions that add to end-of-life care
- The Bridge for Youth (Minneapolis, MN) – an organization dedicated to building bridges for youth from crisis to form connections.
- Children’s Home Society and Lutheran Social Services (St. Paul, MN) – an organization aimed at joining children with permanent families across the United States and supporting foster families.
- Cornerstone Advocacy Services (Bloomington, MN) – an organization providing services to create safe communities for children and families by reducing the prevalence of violence.
- Loaves and Fishes (Minneapolis, MN) – a nonprofit meal program serving 500,000 meals in the Twin Cities.
- Second Harvest Heartland (St. Paul, MN) – a non-profit working to end hunger through community partnerships.
- Trempealeau County Department of Corrections (Whitehall, WI) – the department is part of the county offices and focuses on probation and parole.
- Volunteers of America at The Homestead at Maplewood (Maplewood, MN) – an assisted living facility focused on affordable housing and healthcare services for older adults.
- Wilder Foundation (St. Paul, MN) – a nonprofit organization serving children, families and older adults in the Twin Cities through direct service, research, programs, leadership development and community building.
- Yang for City Council (Minneapolis, MN) – Blong Yang is a Minneapolis City Councilman serving Ward 5 and the first Hmong-American elected to the Minneapolis City Council.
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