| Course; Grading: | GPS 3081; Graded: A-F |
| Course co-requisites; Grading: | N/A; N/A |
| Possible number of credits: | One – Six |
| Course prerequisites: | Consent of instructor and BGS mentor/advisor required. |
| Minimum class standing and GPA: | N/A; N/A |
| Academic work requirement: | Academic paper, readings, and journal of activities and experiences. |
| Can non-majors receive credit? | No |
| Internship is a graduation requirement for this program: |
No |
| When course is offered: | Summer |
| Additional information: | Internships require 42 hours of participation for every one credit awarded. Ten hours per week in the field for 14 weeks is necessary for three credits. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit. |
| Department internship information: |
https://catalog.uconn.edu/directory-of-courses/course/GPS/3081/ |
Sample internship opportunities for Bachelor of General Studies majors:
Many internship opportunities exist for BGS majors given the broad nature of the coursework studied
Sample organizations where Bachelor of General Studies majors have interned:
Multiple organizations accept BGS majors for internship experiences
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:
Patricia Harkins, Academic Advisor
368 Fairfield Way, Unit 4001
patricia.harkins@uconn.edu
860-486-5985
internships@uconn.edu
career.uconn.edu
860-486-3013
