However, translating these skills into a rewarding career outside the academic environment is sometimes difficult for students to imagine. Participating in a history-related internship can help students explore new career fields and gain valuable work experience. Any motivated student with an interest in history can apply, being a history major or minor is not required. You may complete an internship during the summer sessions but you will not receive any academic credit through the History Department. See attached deadline calendar to be sure you can arrange your schedule for an internship undertaken during regular quarters.
Students can choose from a wide variety of internship possibilities.
Various other internships, not necessarily relating to history, are available at the Internship and Career Center in South Hall. Students can also develop their own history internship project provided it meets the approval of the History Internship Director. However, since the History Department works specifically with history-related internships, students may find more suitable opportunities in our program. However, a student must be willing to research what is available and must be willing to contact sponsors. This handbook includes tips on how to effectively contact sponsors, samples of cover letters and resumes from past students who applied for internships.