Describes and compares four sociological tasks and their varying degrees of academic legitimacy. Discusses problems encountered by applied sociology training and recommends solutions emphasizing the integration of applied course work into existing curricula. (CK)

The trend to internationalize has impacted upon most higher education institutions in the United States. This paper offers an organizational framework for understanding and implementing internationalization as an institution-wide process. The first section of the paper discusses and identifies the core characteristics required for all…