1. Sociology for the Public Good: Undergraduate Opportunities in Applied Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania By: Janeé Franklin

2. Context Penn Program for Public Service Internship (URBS 208- Summer 2012) Problem-Solving Learning Paper An issue of importance to either Penn or West Philadelphia or both

3. Problem of Interest Increasing opportunities for service-learning within Penn’s undergraduate sociology program Why? Belief that sociology can be used to improve society

4. Proposals 1. An Increase in Cross-Listed ABCS Courses 2. Support for Current and New ABCS Courses 3. Creation of Year-Long Sociology ABCS Courses

5. Current Status of Project Continued as a Civic Development Intern (CDI) this school year Interviews with various faculty about their approach to sociology Undergraduate TA for SOCI 001 ABCS section Working with Netter Center to support and develop another potential SOCI ABCS course in Fall 2013 Preparing end-of-year write-up comparing traditional ABCS courses to SOCI 001 Spring 2013 course