The School of World Studies is committed to the premise that learning is best facilitated through engagement with the dynamic complexities and challenges of the world outside the classroom. Experiencing the world is the most important step to truly understanding it.  The World Studies Internship Program provides advanced students an opportunity to gain work experience in an area related to their major that will supplement classroom learning and introduce them to new skills, cultures and world views.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for credit in a World Studies internship, students must have

• Declared the World Studies major for which the student wishes to receive internship credit. 
• Earned a minimum major GPA of 2.25.
• Completed at least 9 credits at the 300 level or above in the World Studies major. 

To receive an override to register for the appropriate Internship course, students MUST

• Meet with the Internship Coordinator.  Please browse this webpage for additional information and then call 827-1111 to make an appointment. 
• Complete the Internship Application and Agreeement and return it to the Internship office by the Application Deadline.  Late Applications will NOT be accepted.

NOTE:  Internship placements must be approved prior to beginning the internship.

Other criteria and requirements may apply for specialty internships.  Please see Specialty Internships for more information.

World Studies Internship Goals

• Provide SWS students with important practical experiences under faculty and professional supervision which compliment their field of study and which will, at the same time, be of benefit to the institution to which the intern is assigned;
• Promote among students a better understanding of major global problems confronting the world;
• Offer an opportunity to critically assess their undergraduate education with the opportunity to apply acquired knowledge and skills in a real job setting;
• Complement career and graduate school preparation with systematic experiential and service learning over an extended period of time.