Sociology - LEAD program at the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst

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The Sociology Linking Employment to Academic Development (LEAD) program gives you the opportunity to spend a semester interning at exciting locations in the Greater Boston Area and taking courses relevant to your interests.

 Intern in fields like social work, social research, criminology, and education and more! This program is open to all majors. 

 

Program Details:

  • 6+ Internship Credits, supervised by faculty member
  • 4 credits: SOCIOL 328: Intro to Social Work (no prerequisites)
  • Optional: Junior Year Writing general education requirement
  • 9+ credits of U+ courses, including many sociology relevant options (U+ access restrictions apply; must live on the Mount Ida Campus and be a full-time undergraduate student to be eligible)

In the Spotlight

Sha Lee

"This internship provides me the chance to give back through engaging with the community and organization, while also expanding my career knowledge and skill sets."

Sha Lee 25 CESL Intern at Understanding Our Differences

Contact

Kat Fabel

Kat Fabel

Director of Undergraduate Advising
Undergraduate Program Director
Senior Lecturer in the Sociology Department

Kat Fabel is the Director of Undergraduate Advising, Undergraduate Program Director, and Senior Lecturer in the Sociology Department.

Kat Fabel

LEAD Programs at Mount Ida Campus

Linking Employment to Academic Development with semester-long internships + coursework

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The Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst in Newton, Mass., is a full-service campus that provides students access to top employers and an opportunity to join a community of peers participating in professional development and experiential learning opportunities in Greater Boston. At the Mount Ida campus, students enjoy: 

  • Award-winning UMass dining
  • Free parking
  • A free campus rec center and free membership at the YMCA adjacent to campus
  • Free transportation to the MBTA and select internship sites
  • Access to Boston activities and events
  • and more 
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