College of Science, Technology, and Health
Sociology Resources
Undergraduate Research
Sociology majors have and continue to engage in undergraduate research in areas that are of interest to both the sociology faculty and the students. Recent undergraduate sociology research projects have investigated sexual identity development in college, the relationship between sociological skills and those needed to work in higher education, how to increase non-profit board engagement and attendance at non-profit organization events, the relationship between urban design and the quality of life, and the causes and consequences in the ideological shift in pet ownership. Students who are interested in engaging in research should see Dr. Suzanne Stoelting and register for SOC 40000: Undergraduate Research (3 credits).
Internship Program Requirements
While attending Lindenwood, students are encouraged to participate in internships where they will take advantage of having real-world application to complement their academic course work. Sociology students have completed internships at world-class companies such as:
- Make-A-Wish Foundation
- Urban League
- American Red Cross
- Gateway Pet Guardian
- Right at Home Healthcare
Students interested in the sociology internship will be required to complete both academic written work and on-site work to fulfill the internship requirements. Students can choose to take SOC 45000: Internship in Sociology for one, two or three credit hours. Each credit hour requires students to complete 50 on-site hours.
Awards
2022 Robby Hamilton
2022 Alisa Wynn
Cody Copeland is awarded First Place in his Poster Group at the Social Science Student Symposium (November 10, 2018) by Assistant Dean of the College of Science, Technology, and Health, Dr. Billi Patzius.
Each year two outstanding sociology students are awarded either the Jane Addams Community Engagement Award or the Max Weber Excellence in Sociology Award.
The recipient of the Jane Addams Community Engagement Award is a sociology major with a respectable GPA, who is active in the community (campus or at large) and/or working towards social change. The following students were past award recipients:
- 2022 Robby Hamilton
- 2021 Latianna Johnson
- 2019 Bo Carlin
- 2018 Ariel Page
- 2017 Eric Uhl
- 2016 Jaxsen Ball
The recipient of the Max Weber Excellence in Sociology Award is a sociology graduating senior with the highest GPA. The following students were past award recipients:
- 2022 Alisa Wynn
- 2021 Mariya Gaither
- 2019 Ellie Martin
- 2018 Abigail Kubiak
- 2017 Renee Wronecki
- 2016 Marissa Ertel
In addition, a sociology student is awarded The Jesse Bernard Award, which is an endowed scholarship provided to an overall exceptional sociology student who has a minimum GPA of 3.0. The following student(s) were recipients of the Jesse Bernard Award:
- 2018 Scott Miller
- 2017 Jesse Basler