| Course; Grading: | ANTH 3081; Satisfactory (S) / Unsatisfactory (U) |
| Course co-requisites; Grading: | ANTH 3091 (1 Credit); Graded: A-F |
| Possible number of credits: | One – Six |
| Course prerequisites: | ANTH 1000 or 1006 or 1500; Instructor consent required. |
| Minimum class standing and GPA: | Sophomore, 2.00/4.00 |
| Academic work requirement: | ANTH 3081 includes practical experience, knowledge, and professional skills in a work environment related to anthropology. Based on a contract and learning experience syllabus. ANTH 3091 includes a directed study, analysis, and reflection on internship experience. |
| Can non-majors receive credit? | Yes |
| Internship is a graduation requirement for this program: |
No |
| When course is offered: | Fall and Spring |
| Additional information: | Course may be repeated, but credits may not exceed 12 by graduation. Anthropology majors can apply up to 6 internship credits towards the major. ANTH 3091 may be repeated for a total of only 2 credits. |
| Department internship information: |
https://anthropology.uconn.edu/undergraduate/internship-program/ |
Sample internship opportunities for Anthropology majors:
Museum and Archives Intern, Archaeology Intern, Research Intern, Park Intern, State Agency Intern, Non-Government Organization Intern, Hospital Intern
Sample organizations where Anthropology majors have interned:
Smithsonian, Museum of Natural History, Hartford Public Schools, University of Connecticut, Yale University, local hospitals, various state government offices, community-based and non-government organizations
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:
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Beach Hall, Room 432
xygalatas@uconn.edu
internships@uconn.edu
career.uconn.edu
860-486-3013
Experience Information
- Sponsor
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Website
- anthropology.uconn.edu
