The core of the Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology major is the Internship Program, which has a prestigious reputation within the business and educational communities of central Texas. Texas State University's site supervisors say they have the most thorough, well-planned and successful internship program in the area. In addition to an innovative classroom experience, the program provides the opportunity to complete internship hours at an array of professional organizations in San Marcos, Austin, New Braunfels, San Antonio, and surrounding areas. Applied Sociology students are not limited to central Texas, it is also possible to complete an internship in other cities within Texas, the nation, or even internationally with coordinator approval. The internship program gives the students an opportunity to create a professional portfolio of work performed, facilitate professional presentations, participate in a mock job interview, and ultimately sharpen their professional skills while completing a special project for their site. Texas State University takes pride in their program's ability to help their majors make the transition from the classroom to the work world. Applied Sociology students complete their internship semester in a wide variety of professional fields including, but not limited to, grant writing, politics, government, non-profit administration, human resources, event promotions, public relations, management, social research, or public administration. Interns can also be seen in social services, social media, and social justice initiatives. Interns gain the professional skills necessary to be competitive in an ever-evolving job market.