SHESC Internship Program
At SHESC, we encourage students to pursue a variety of experiential learning opportunities during their time as undergraduates. Experiential learning includes:
Internships
Service or volunteer work
Internships are typically short-term employment or project-based learning opportunities. They provide students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience, explore varied career fields, and develop professional connections.
Internship job-duties should be related to your field of study and/or career goals. During your internship, you should be learning new skills relevant to your aspirations, rather than merely performing remedial tasks.
SHESC students are not required to do an internship, but internships are highly encouraged.
Identify internship opportunities
You may find an internship by exploring LinkedIn, the job board of the American Anthropological Association, Handshake or other search tools. Or, you may find an internship by reaching out to local organizations and people in your network.
We encourage students to seek paid internships where possible. Whether paid or unpaid, students may be able to earn upper division practicum credit for their internship.
If you are securing an internship, and you would like to earn ASB 484 credit for it, please see below. Questions? Email [email protected].
Applications for Fall 2026 ASB 484 internship credit are accepted through August 1.
Registering your internship for ASB 484 credit
During this meeting, you will define:
- The dates of your internship
- Your schedule
- The total hours you will work, and
- Your duties and responsibilities, or "Internship Description"
Within 3 business days of submitting this form, you will receive a link from “Adobe Sign” to the University Internship Application (UIA).
Complete your portion, sign and submit the UIA.
Once you submit the UIA, your site supervisor will receive an email from “Adobe Sign” containing a link to your UIA, which they will need to complete and sign.
Requirements for your internship course will be posted on Canvas.
You will complete a mid-term check-in as well as an end-of-term evaluation, as part of your internship course.
Need a resume and cover letter?
You’ll find resources here, or meet with a Career Services Advisor for help.