The course was developed to provide academically able and self-motivated majors with practical experience in the public history field. To enroll in the course, students whould be of at least Junior academic standing with a minimum of twelve hours of related course work. Student applicants must first receive the permission of the faculty instructor, with consideration based upon such criteria as academic scholarship, dependability, and an ability to work with other people. There must also be an entry interview with the intern's proposed agency supervisor who has the right to accept or to reject any applicant based upon the agency's needs and the applicant's abilities. A student intern is expected to work for an agency 120 hours for three academic credit hours with the scheduled hours arranged between the intern and the agency supervisor.
Interns report to their faculty instructor once a week.
An intern's grade is determined by the faculty instructor based upon information from the agency supervisor, evaluation of the intern's work and project, and any other relevant evidence. Internship descriptive handouts are available from Dr. Scott.