| Course; Grading: | HIST 3991; Graded: A-F; S/NC |
| Course co-requisites; Grading: | N/A; N/A |
| Possible number of credits: | One – Twelve |
| Course prerequisites: | Department head consent required. |
| Minimum class standing and GPA: | N/A; N/A |
| Academic work requirement: | Learning contract approved by the Undergraduate Academic Advisor. The academic component should consist of a substantial historical research project |
| Can non-majors receive credit? | Yes; please see description, or contact major/department directly for possible restrictions |
| Internship is a graduation requirement for this program: | No |
| Additional information: | No more than six credits will count toward the department’s major or minor requirements. |
| Department internship information | https://history.uconn.edu/internships/ |
Sample internship opportunities for History majors:
Museum Research Assistant, Library Archivist, Exhibition Designer, State Policy Fellow, International Special Interest Intern, Park Services Tour Guide
Sample organizations where History majors have interned:
George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Old Lyme’s Historical Society, CT Science Center, Mansfield Historical Society, Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, Archaeological & Historical Services, Inc., New England Air Museum, Hartford History Center
Ways to find an internship:
Internships can be found on Handshake via https://career.uconn.edu/handshake/, or through online resources found at https://career.uconn.edu/internships-and-coops/.
For more information about internship policies in this department, please contact:
Heather A. Parker, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Wood Hall, Room 125
heather.parker@uconn.edu
860-486-5380
