The more quarters an intern spends in a department or at a museum, the more complex the projects can become. Students should carefully consider their schedules for any quarter they propose to take Anth 470 since sustained periods at a museum are needed, as well as transportation time to get to and from a museum. Students must have 40 credits in anthropology or be of Graduate status to take Anth 470. Due to the limited number of students that can be accepted for internships each quarter and a museum's own needs, students must receive approval of museum personnel in order to register for the course. It is preferable to get permission before the internship quarter, but no later than the first week of a quarter.
Museums are under no obligation to accept any student.
Additionally, a student's working relationship with a museum may be terminated if a student fails to perform competently and responsibly. A grade of Z would then be assigned. Students need to be aware that museums operate under deadlines and students' responsibilities must be completed appropriately. This course allows a student to participate in day to day interactions in a working environment. Students are encouraged to ask supervisors for letters of recommendation for their portfolios if the skills they acquire and the responsibilities they undertake are deemed significant for their future endeavors.