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Explore Internships in Sociology & Criminology

All criminology students at Valparaiso University are required to complete at least one internship, with many choosing to do more. Sociology majors, especially those not in the criminology concentration, are also encouraged to pursue internship experiences. Opportunities span local, state, and federal levels, including law enforcement, victim services, probation, and more. Students can earn three credit hours for 128 hours worked during the semester or summer. Additional options include the Lutheran College Washington Semester and international internships with experiential components.

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Sociology & Criminology Department

Internships

Valpo students also have the opportunity to intern through the Lutheran College Washington Semester. The Washington semester provides some very similar insights, coupled with significant internships within government agencies, congressional offices, NGOs, and interest groups.

In addition, some semester-long study abroad opportunities that include an internship component can be use as a student’s internship experience if they fit within the disciplines of sociology or criminology.

Other Internship websites

For more information on internships, please contact:  
Professor Danielle Lavin-Loucks
Internship Coordinator
Sociology & Criminology Department
Email: 
Phone: 219.464.5004

Examples of internship placements include
  • Boys and Girls Club of Porter County
  • Caring Place (services and shelter for victims of domestic violence)
  • Cook County, IL, Adult Probation
  • Dayspring Women’s Center
  • DuPage County, IL, Juvenile Probation
  • Family and Youth Services Bureau
  • Porter County Juvenile Detention Center
  • Porter County PACT
  • Porter County Prosecutor’s Office – Victim Assistance Unit
  • Porter County Sheriff’s Department
  • U.S. Marshals Service
  • U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services
  • Valparaiso Police Department
  • Westville Correctional Facility

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Sociology and Criminology
College of Arts and Sciences

Danielle Lavin-Loucks

Chair Office: 219.464.5004

1400 Chapel Drive, Rm. 336
Valparaiso, IN 46383-4523

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