Experiential Learning
Research
Get Involved With Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate research opportunities are part of what makes a Valpo education so valuable. Develop your skills and gain experience in the research process either as part of your coursework or in a research assistant position.
Internships
Learn, Grow, and Build Your Resume
Get real-world experience and apply your skills in Northwest Indiana, Chicago, and beyond with internships in the School of Social Sciences. Find where you can grow, whether it’s part of your course requirements or one of our many outstanding independent opportunities.
Washington D.C. Semester
Experience the Nation’s Capital
No matter your major within Valparaiso University’s School of Social Sciences, the Lutheran College Washington Semester is your chance to live, study and intern in Arlington, VA, earning 15 Valpo credit hours. LCWS provides housing, administrative offices, and classrooms near Georgetown.
Study Abroad
Build Global Experience
Expand your horizons with study abroad opportunities in 25+ countries, including Valpo Study Centers in England, Germany, and Costa Rica. Gain valuable perspective on how your profession operates outside of the United States while exploring an exciting new culture.
Inside-Out Prison Exchange
See the System in a New Light
The distinctive Valpo course, Rethinking Crime, Justice, and Behavior from the Inside Out, brings together undergraduate students and incarcerated individuals at Westville Correctional Facility, allowing you to explore the criminal justice system, justice reform, and social behavior through human connection.
Contact the Department
Valparaiso University’s School of Social Sciences welcomes inquiries from prospective students, fellow researchers, and community members.
James Old, Ph.D.
Director, School of Social Sciences
Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations