Internships

For additional information about internships in the Department of History, schedule an appointment with Dr. Sheri Shuck-Hall, Internship Coordinator.  You should bring a copy of your 1-2 page resume including your education and previous work experience.

Prior to the meeting, you should:

• Identify the agency where you would like to work.  It helps to have a first and second choice. 
• Identify the type of job you would like to do (for example, archives, curatorial assistance, research, administrative work).
• Identify when you wish to begin your internship.

Once an internship location is determined and confirmed with the organization, you will:

• Complete a Practicum Contract and return it to Dr. Shuck-Hall.
• Register for HIST 491 (using and add/drop form, which requires Dr. Shuck-Hall's signature).
• Complete at least 140 hours of work at the internship site prior to the end of the semester in which you register.
• Submit a paper detailing the state of the field in which you worked.
• Submit a 1-2 page summary evaluating your internship.
• Complete a practicum journal on a bi-weekly basis.