Full and
Part-Time Internships
You can intern on a part-time or full-time basis during
the fall, spring, or summer terms. Internships can begin at
any time and may extend over more than one semester. Summer
internships are especially appealing to students.
Length of Internships
Internships typically last for one semester or summer
term; however, longer or shorter internships are also
possible. The number of contact hours per week varies. You
can arrange a part-time internship of 10-20 hours per week
while attending courses. Or, you can arrange a full-time
internship of 40 hours per week.
Credit for Internships
Internships may be taken for credit or for no credit. To
qualify for credit, your internship must involve primarily
writing, editing, research, training, or some combination of
these. Once your credit internship is approved within the
department, you will be enrolled in either English 496 or
English 528 (for graduate students). Credit is variable
depending on the number of hours worked and the nature of the
work.
For credit internships, an English department Internship
Coordinator will monitor your progress and provide you with
help and feedback . Minimum requirements include an
internship journal, a progress report, and a final report
with samples of work produced during your internship. You
will be graded on an S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory)
basis.
Paid Internships
Some internships are paid, and some are not. Whether you
receive pay (and, if so, how much) is strictly a matter of
negotiation between you and the internship company or
organization. It is quite common for interns to receive both
credit and pay.
For more information visit the English
Internship Page.
