Students in Crop and Soil Sciences who have completed at least two academic years of study are eligible for the Internship program. Industry representatives interview prospective interns and make their selections, which are evaluated by the College Placement Coordinator and the faculty advisor. A contractual agreement is completed by the coordinator, employer, and student. In most cases, the intern will have to relocate for the program. Many students have worked in other states, as well as some foreign countries.
Wages are always sufficient for the student to pay living expenses and the Internship fee.
The Internship program is not a requirement for graduation, but it is an ideal way to obtain meaningful experience for job placement. It is listed in the MSU Catalog and Schedule of Courses as ANR 493, sign up for the Crop and Soil Sciences section. Awards and Scholarships Several awards and scholarships are available to students in Crop and Soil Sciences who show outstanding scholarship, character, leadership and involvement in department activities. They are presented annually at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Honors Banquet during Spring semester. The recipient receives an engraved plaque and key.