Our majors are encouraged to choose a three credit internship to be used as major elective credits. Interns typically work 10 hours per week over a 15 week semester, although other work schedules are possible. Previous interns have worked for state and national elected officials as well as private corporations. Upon successful completion of one internship a student may request one additional internship. Internship Policy for the Department of Social Sciences and History 1.
Internships can constitute no more than a total of six credits.
Internships are supervised by a member of the economics faculty. Each intern will keep a log of working hours and a journal of work experiences. The internship must include a substantial final paper on a topic agreed upon by the intern and the professor supervising the internship. Concentrate your free electives in an area to build a minor such as pre-law or history, math or marketing, psychology or sociology. The Pre-Law Minor provides you with the substantive background and specific skills necessary for success in law school.