| Course; Grading: | ERTH 4990; Satisfactory (S) / Unsatisfactory (U) |
| Course co-requisites; Grading: | ERTH 4991; Graded: A-F |
| Possible number of credits: | One – Three |
| Course prerequisites: | ERTH 3010, 3020, 3030, and 3040 |
| Minimum class standing and GPA: | Junior; 3.00/4.00 |
| Academic work requirement: | Written report. Oral presentation to department summarizing internship experience and its impact on academic and career plans. |
| Can non-majors receive credit? | No |
| Internship is a graduation requirement for this program: |
No |
| When course is offered: | Fall and Spring |
| Additional information: | Students must obtain pre-approval from a faculty advisor prior to the start of the internship. One credit may be earned for each 42 hours of pre-approved activities up to a maximum of three credits. May not be repeated for credit. |
| Department internship information: |
https://earthsciences.uconn.edu/undergraduate/ |
Sample internship opportunities for Geoscience majors:
GIS Intern, Technology and Science Research Program Assistant, Cultural Resources Diversity Intern, Environmental Educator, Environmental Advocate
Sample organizations where Geoscience majors have interned:
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services (New Haven, CT), NTL Engineering and Geoscience (Kalispell, Montana), Harbor Watch at Earthplace (Westport, CT), Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (Hartford, CT), Sikorsky Aircraft
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:
Christin Donnelly, Program Coordinator
Beach Hall, Room 207
christin.donnelly@uconn.edu
860-486-4432
internships@uconn.edu
career.uconn.edu
860-486-3013
Experience Information
- Sponsor
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Website
- earthsciences.uconn.edu
