| Course; Grading: | LLAS 4212; Graded: A-F |
| Course co-requisites; Grading: | N/A; N/A |
| Possible number of credits: | One – Three |
| Course prerequisites: | N/A |
| Minimum class standing and GPA: | Sophomore; N/A |
| Academic work requirement: | N/A |
| 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: |
Internships are one way of satisfying the community engagement requirement. |
| When course is offered: | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Additional information: | Work 9-18 hours per week in cultural and community oriented setting(s). With a change in content, this course may be repeated for credit. |
| Department internship information: | https://catalog.uconn.edu/directory-of-courses/course/LLAS/4212/ |
Sample internship opportunities for Latino and Latin American Studies majors:
Community Development and Outreach Intern, Research Assistant, Foreign Policy and International Development Intern, Government Intern, Environmental Advocacy Intern, Teaching Intern
Sample organizations where Latino and Latin American Studies majors have interned:
Hispanic Health Council, Latinos/as Contra SIDA (LCS), Inc., Windham Public Schools, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, New England Farm Workers Council, ASPIRA of CT, Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission for the State of CT, Bulkeley High School, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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:
Dr. Anne Gebelein, Associate Director
Ryan Building, Room 238
anne.gebelein@uconn.edu
860-486-8030
internships@uconn.edu
career.uconn.edu
860-486-3013
