Internship Program Requirements
The Environmental Studies Internship Program offers students the opportunity to experience environmental challenges firsthand 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 or during the summer with the Brandeis Summer School, preferably during your junior or senior year. The ENVS89 course must be taken simultaneously with your internship experience in order to receive credit and meet the requirements of the major and minor. Download the syllabus for ENVS 89.
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
- Initial meeting with Professor Laura Goldin
- Resume and cover letter
- Learning Contract
- At least 100 hours of on-site internship work
- Weekly seminar or short report
- Seminar and final paper
- Internship symposium presentation