NEWS

 

 

 

The Maryland Higher Education Commission has approved the Department’s proposal to restructure the major in SOCIOLOGY.

This program has demonstrated a strong potential for success and many students will find it useful as they plan their future careers. To find more about the major visit Dr. Elias L. Taylor, Program Coordinator, in GJ 433.

 

Additionally, the Curriculum Committee approved a minor program in Anthropology titled Socio-Cultural Studies. It consists of 18 credits, and it will allow Coppin students to explore additional job opportunities in humanistic careers such as health planning, urban development, cultural resources management, and archaeological resources. For more information, get in touch with Dr. Elias L. Taylor.

 

 

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

P G M and AKD – Honor Societies

 

The Epsilon Chapter of PGM at Coppin, an International Honor Society in Social Science, is in the process of selecting students who have an outstanding academic record. If you wish to know more about this honor society get in touch with Dr. Elias L. Taylor (GJ 433). Application forms are available for students who are Juniors and Seniors and have completed more than twenty credits in the following disciplines: Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, International Relations, History, Political Science, Social Work, and Economics.

The induction ceremony will be in April.

Inducted members who have been accepted into graduate schools can apply for a PGM scholarship.

Deadline: January 30, 2003

 

Last year the Department installed a new honors society in Sociology.  Alpha Kappa Delta is a well-known honor society that promotes academic excellence. It recognizes student achievements and offers assistance to students to attend professional conferences. The Coppin chapter will be known as Lambda of AKD in Maryland. Those who wish to become members should obtain an application from the Social Sciences Department.

 

 

Are You Looking

For a Job!

 

Visit the following sites:

 

Baltimore City Government

http://www.ci.baltimore.md.us/government/personnel/index.html

 

D.C. Government-Personnel

http://www.dcop.dcgov.org/employment.asp

 

           

 

Did you know that the Social Science Department is one of the top 6 programs, out of 24, at Coppin in graduating seniors?

 

1997               32  graduates

1998               27

1999               34

2000               36

2001               29

2002               25

2003               15

2004              13

 

Join our programs…

We demand excellence and make every effort to see you graduate!

 

 

 Kudos  

 

Congratulations to Aminata Ahmadu, Thoretta Barnes, Carmelita E. Brown, Cyree Compton-Smith, Phyllis Marie Crutch, Phillip W. Davis, Chantelle A. Fisher, Roseanna J. Hill, Darrick C. Hunter, Danesha D. Monroe, Pamela D. Mosby, Robin T. Polk, and Tiffany Washington. They will be inducted into PGM – Epsilon Chapter, an academic Honors Society in Social Sciences at Coppin. Additionally, Avanti L. Fulwood, Nalicia P. Goods, Danisha D. Monroe, and Tiffany Washington will be inducted into AKD – Lambda Chapter, an Honor Society in Sociology at Coppin. The induction ceremony will took place in the Parren Mitchell Room, April 27, 2005. Such distinctions honor the academic excellence of our students.

 

 

General Alumni Survey

Office of Institutional Research

 

In a recent survey of our alumni, the Report produced by OIR indicates that many graduate students, with a degree in Social Science, Sociology, or Political Science have been successful in obtaining jobs upon graduation. You might be interested to know some facts: (1) Most of our graduates (46.6%) earn between 30,000 and 45,000 dollars annually. (2) When asked to rate how adequate was their preparation at Coppin for their current employment 29.3% of the students surveyed rated it as “excellent” and an additional 36.6% rated it as “good.” (3) Most of our students are full-time students. (4) The survey included 1,716 alumni from the 1997 to 2001 graduating classes. There were 618 responses, a 36.01% response rate. (5) The list of job titles for our graduates includes…

Family Service Coordinator

Head Start Teacher

Correctional Case Specialist

Deputy Labor Commissioner                                      

Patient Service Coordinator

Teacher-Early Childhood

Intensive Support Service Facilitator

Sales Assistant

Business Owner

Medical Care Associate

Income Maintenance Specialist

Graduate Advisor

Fiscal Associate

Government Account Representative

Employment Specialist

Crisis Counselor

Patent Assistant

Case Manager

 

Join the Social Science Program. The future is in your hands!

 

 

 

The Washington Internship Institute and the Association of College Honor Societies offer $500 scholarships to all inducted members in PGM (Pi Gamma Mu) who participate in the Institute’s program.  Internships are available in all majors.  For more information visit the following website www.wiidc.org

University of Maryland’s

Summer Research Initiative Program

 

The Summer Research Initiative was initiated in 1999 by the University of Maryland College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.  The Initiative is part of the College’s longstanding commitment to increasing the number of underrepresented minorities who pursue graduate degrees in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences.          

 

This year the Initiative will bring 10-12 students to the Maryland campus for an 8-week program from June 4 - July 29, 2006.  The Summer Research Initiative is a full-time, 40 hour per week commitment. Working side-by-side with a faculty mentor on a faculty-guided research project, students gain valuable experience in their fields of interest.  They also participate in a weekly seminar series and visit local research institutions in the Washington area such as the National Institutes of Health. Students will present their work at a poster session at the end of the program.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Students who will be seniors in summer 2006 are eligible.  The University of Maryland has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity.  In that spirit, we are very interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of individuals, including African American, Hispanic, and American Indian students.  International students with an F-1 or other visa must have appropriate work permits and must hold a social security card when they apply to the program.

 

Applicants should also have the following:

  • an excellent academic record with a GPA of at least 3.2 in their major
  • a strong interest in pursuing graduate study in one of the social sciences
  • previous research experience
  • completed a statistics or research methodology course
  • proficient computer knowledge

 

Financial Support

Accepted students will receive round-trip air fare, room and board in on-campus University housing, and a stipend of $2,700.

 

Program Dates and Location

Sunday, June 4th - Saturday, July 29th at the College Park Campus of the University of Maryland

 

The Application Process

The application includes a personal/academic statement, two letters of recommendation, and an official copy of your transcript. Please see the website at http://www.bsos.umd.edu/dean/summer.html for more details on the application and more information about the program. For best consideration, all application materials should be postmarked no later than January 31, 2006.

 

 

 

 

For additional information, please contact: Dawn L. West

dwest@bsos.umd.edu

 

 

Get on the train and go to Washington, D.C. this summer!

 

Internships in Washington DC

Are you interested in getting an insider’s view of the lobbying industry?

The Bryce Harlow Institute on Business and Government Affairs is an academic and internship program that offers undergrads the ultimate Washington, DC summer experience. 

 

This program is ideal for business, political science and government majors, or anyone who is interested in national politics and in obtaining a firsthand view of how corporate America operates in the public policy arena.  Check out our web site and apply at www.dcinternships.org. 

The early application deadline is January 15th (for a 5% discount on the balance of your tuition).

The final deadline is March 31st.   

 

·   Intern in corporate government relations offices, trade associations and lobbying firms 

·   Participate in weekly lectures and take classes (for up to 9 transferable credits) at Georgetown University 

·        Attend site briefings at the White House, House of Representatives and State Department.  Participate in numerous networking opportunities for professional growth

·        Take advantage of leadership development and career building activities 

·        This is a great package program in that it finds your internship, registers you for classes and sets up housing for the summer.

·        Generous scholarships available!

 

Visit this web site and apply online at www.dcinternships.org