May 7, 1999

Catholic Institution Denies Student Credit for Planned Parenthood Internship

The University of Saint Thomas has refused to grant academic credit to a student for her internship at Planned Parenthood, prompting a debate on the Roman Catholic campus over whether religious values are trumping academic freedom.

The senior, who did not want to be identified, was required to complete an internship as part of her sociology major. She said she had chosen a local Planned Parenthood office because she wanted to work with