| Course; Grading | ANSC 3681 / 3691; Satisfactory (S) / Unsatisfactory (U) |
| Course co-requisites; Grading: | N/A; N/A |
| Possible number of credits: | ANSC 3681: Zero Credits; ANSC 3691: One – Fifteen Credits |
| Course prerequisites: | Instructor consent required. |
| Minimum class standing and GPA: | Sophomore; 2.00/4.00 |
| Academic work requirement: | Practical experience, knowledge, and professional skills in a work environment related to animal science. Based on a contract and learning experience syllabus. |
| 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 |
| When course is offered: | Summer (ANSC 3681); Summer, Fall and Spring (ANSC 3691) |
| Additional information: | ANSC 3681 is only for summer internships. May be repeated for credit. |
| Department internship information: | https://animalscience.cahnr.uconn.edu/internships/ |
Sample internship opportunities for Animal Science majors:
Agricultural, Science, and Technology Intern, Aquatic Researcher, Animal Welfare Advocacy, Dairy Farm Intern, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Intern, Veterinary Clinics, Therapeutic Riding Centers
Sample organizations where Animal Science majors have interned:
Disney Animal Kingdom, Beardsley Zoo, North Windham Animal Hospital, High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Mansfield Animal Control, Arethusa Farm, Whispering Winds Animal Connection, Connecticut Veterinary Center, Green Valley Veterinary Services, Stafford Veterinary Center, Fox Run Equine Hospital
Ways to find an internship:
Internships can be found on Handshake, or through online resources found at career.uconn.edu/experiential-learning.
For more information about internship policies in this department, please contact:
Amy Safran, Lecturer
George White building, Room 204, Unit 4040
Amy.safran@uconn.edu
860-486-3376
internships@uconn.edu
career.uconn.edu
860-486-3013
Experience Information
- Sponsor
- College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources
- Website
- animalscience.uconn.edu/index.php
