Course Description

Summer internship at a government agency, think tank, or other comparable institution. Internships will be tailored to student interests as part of the Applied History certificate.

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Athena Title

Applied History Internship

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Non-Traditional Format

Internship. Students are responsible for identifying internships in correlation with the Applied History director. Students will be expected to work full time over the course of the period (with exceptions of holidays and dates to complete academic work). Designated faculty will be responsible for submitting S/U grades with information on performance to be provided by designated contacts within the organization.

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Prerequisite

HIST(POLS)(INTL) 2800

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Semester Course Offered

Offered summer semester every year.

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Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Student Learning Outcomes

• By the end of this course, students will gain a basic understanding of the field and the skills necessary for the field.
• By the end of this course, students will gain interpersonal and professional communication skills and understand best practices in the workplace.
• By the end of this course, students will be able to apply critical reasoning skills and their knowledge of applied history to evaluate context and make effective decisions.
• By the end of this course, students will learn to work effectively with others, plan complex projects and proposals, receive feedback, and address conflict.

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Topical Outline

• Internship

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