The student internship program places History Majors and California Studies Minors in pre-professional positions in public, commercial, and advocacy institutions. This hands-on experience allows you to earn 3 units of credit in a directed program of applied field study while acquiring pertinent skills and knowledge in your field of interest. In the past 5 years, we have placed over 100 students in positons at 70 different institutions.
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How an internship can benefit you now and in the future...
- It can provide you with an opportunity to apply knowledge of your field in a pre-professional position.
- You will establish professional contacts and recommendations facilitating your career objectives.
- With the guidance of a professional, you will learn how institutions and programs in your field of interest work, and develop an ability to assess their strengths and weaknesses.
- You can help strengthen the ties of service and communication between the university and the community.
What is required to complete the Internship Program?
- You must have attained upper division or graduate standing with at least a 3.0 average. A demonstration of writing and analytical skills is also required.
- You will work 120 hours at the host institution during the semester. Transportation will be your responsibility. At the conclusion of the internship, you will submit an assessment paper on your experience.
- To complete the course satisfactorily, you must meet the expectations of both the host institution’s supervisor and the History Department Internship Coordinator.
If you are interested in pursuing an internship, please contact the History Department office at 818-677-3566 and ask to schedule an appointment with our Internship Coordinator, Dr. Jessica Kim.