One internship is required for the major. Students are encouraged to consider pursuing a second internship before or immediately after graduation. These are posted on the department's bulletin boards in the Gregory Building. An internship is intended for juniors and seniors, and students need to plan for these experiences at least a year in advance. Expect to spend a considerable amount of time searching for an appropriate situation.
Work is supervised by a staff member in the organization with which the student finds a position.
In addition, a Shenandoah University faculty member in ES will be in contact with the on-site supervisor. If the internship occurs within a reasonable distance from the University, a site visit may be arranged. Upon completing the internship, the student will submit a final report to the ES Program Coordinator at Shenandoah University. The report will be reviewed and then discussed with the student in a final conference. This report, plus the on site supervisor's evaluation and the student's self-evaluation, will be the basis for the final internship grade.