ENVS 89A
For more information, check out the Internship Program Overview and someInternship Opportunities.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES INTERNSHIP

Laura Goldin, goldin@brandeis.edu

x63075, Friedland 216, "OPEN DOOR ALWAYS"

The Environmental Studies Internship Program provides the opportunity for students to experience first-hand actual environmental challenges in government, industry, public interest organizations, and scientific research institutions. Students in the Program tackle current environmental issues alongside professionals in the environmental field, experiencing the real-life context and application of their course work. Weekly discussion groups and assignments provide perspective and a substantive basis for the internship experience.

Internship placements are individually tailored to support each student's academic goals and experience. All placements require the use of research, writing, analytical and presentation skills in a supervised setting to accomplish a specific project or goal within a designated time frame. Weekly discussion seminars and assignments provide perspective and an opportunity to analyze the internship experience.

In order to receive academic credit for your internship (regular 4-credit course), you must enroll in the Environmental Studies Internship course, ENVS 89, either for the fall or spring semesters during the academic year or during the summer with the Brandeis Summer School, preferably during your junior or senior year. Internship placements may be in the Waltham area or beyond. During the summer, many students choose to do their internships in other parts of the country or even abroad.

Internship Requirements in a Nutshell

• Initial meeting w/Professor Goldin
• Resume and Cover letter
• Learning Contract
• At least 100 hours on-site internship work
• Weekly seminar or short report
• Seminar and Final paper
• Internship Symposium Presentation

ENVS 89 Syllabus