Internships

Internships in companies, organizations, and institutions are mandatory for official degrees offered at the University of La Laguna and provide students with exposure to real-life situations, complementing their training with the reality of the working world.

Internships are conceived as a privileged space for applying the knowledge acquired throughout their studies and for developing the skills students are expected to develop. They are carried out in centers and entities providing social services, as well as in various public and private organizations where professional functions specific to Sociology and/or Anthropology are carried out.

During these sessions, the different realities and problems addressed by both disciplines will be explored, as well as an analysis of society's response to each of them. They will also provide an insight into the various areas in which the professional activities of Sociology and Anthropology can be developed.

In this direct contact with professional reality, two key moments can be distinguished. The first allows students a cognitive and attitudinal approach to the functions, roles, and skills of sociologists and anthropologists, as well as to the different social realities in which they intervene, under the direct supervision of a professional. The second phase involves direct incorporation and participation in an organization or program, providing each student with the resources and skills necessary for independent professional intervention, creating spaces for reflection and action as a preliminary step toward professional integration.

The External Internship course for the Double Degree in Sociology and Anthropology is annual and takes place in the 5th year.

Requirements

To complete and qualify for an external internship, it is necessary to have earned 150 basic and compulsory ECTS credits.