Internship Opportunities

Recognizing the value of the internship experience in undergraduate education, a number of academic programs and departments at Brandeis have developed courses that provide supplementary background, perspective and support to internships. In addition to increasing the depth and value of the student's experience, participation in one of the following courses will also yield academic credit. In some instances, internship agencies require that candidates be enrolled in a credit-bearing program. Students from other colleges and universities will want to check with their department chair or registrar to determine whether credit will be transferable.

Group Internship Courses

ENVS 89a
Environmental Studies Internship
Students work in environmental internship placements tailored to the students' academic program, interests, and skills. Internships are in public and private organizations focused on environmental policy, research, regulation, enforcement, and education. Students must work a minimum number of 100 hours at the placement site and/or doing the fieldwork required by the internship. A classroom component is designed to provide an opportunity for analysis and discussion of the internship experience. Professor Goldin has a number of diverse environmental internship opportunities available for students, but also welcomes students to find their own internship placements if they wish. Internships may also be done in other areas of the U.S. and abroad.

SAGE Class Number: 2093 To register for this course, students should first contact Prof. Goldin to discuss their proposed Internship, or for advice in finding an internship site. The Professor will provide approved students with a unique SAGE Permission Code that will allow them to enroll in the class.
Cost of course: $1840 plus the one-time $50 Summer Registration Fee

JOUR 89a
Contemporary Media: Internship and Analysis
Pre-requisite: AMST 15a, 137b, or 138b
This course brings together students who are independently engaged in various media internships and provides an opportunity for them to exchange their experiences with other students and to discuss and analyze related readings. Students will receive career guidance in the various communication fields and they will have an opportunity to practice job-hunting skills, such as resume and cover letter writing. Students who choose to satisfy the journalism minor's internship option must take this course.

SAGE Class Number: 2095 To register for this course, students should first contact Prof. Maura Jane Farrelly to discuss their proposed Internship, or for advice in finding an internship site. The Professor will provide approved students with a unique SAGE Permission Code that will allow them to enroll in the class.
Cost of course: $1840 plus the one-time $50 Summer Registration Fee

One Credit Individual Internship Course

INT 92g
Summer Internship
Note: INT92g is for Brandeis students only. Enrollment is limited. Credit or Noncredit grading status only. This class is open to Brandeis Undergraduates with a minimum of sophomore class standing who would like to earn one credit hour for their chosen summer internship. The tuition for this one credit internship is $250 plus the $50 Summer Registration Fee.

This option permits Brandeis University undergraduate students to complete a summer internship for one credit hour of elective academic credit. Students are required to work a minimum of 100 hours during 5 weeks at the internship site, provided they have obtained approval from the Academic Internship Administrator. All applicants must submit a Learning Agreement to Jessica Paquin (internships@brandeis.edu) by June 20, 2008 to receive approval to register for this course through the Summer School.

By enrolling in this course, students are making a serious commitment to serve an employer and complete all academic assignments. If a student encounters unexpected difficulties which make it impossible to continue the internship, he/she is required to discuss the circumstances with Jessica Paquin prior to terminating the internship.

SAGE Class Number: 2094 More information on INT 92g and the Internship approval process can be found at: http://www.brandeis.edu/internships/transcript/int92g.html
Cost of course: $250 plus the one-time $50 Summer Registration Fee

Individual Departmental Internships

Some academic departments have created "92" level courses which are designated as internship courses.

The student is responsible for identifying a faculty member to supervise an internship. Each department handles placement differently so it is important to check with the department administration to determine how it is done in that department.

Because each Individual Departmental Internship is created specifically for each student, enrollment needs to be on our hard-copy Brandeis Summer Registration Form. This form is available as a PDF: Brandeis Summer Registration Form.

You will also need to complete the Registrar's Internship form found at:
http://www.brandeis.edu/registrar/forms/registration/92_add.pdf

Your Summer Registration Form and Registrar's Internship Form should be submitted to:

Summer School Office, MS - 085
Brandeis University
PO Box 549110
Waltham, MA 02454-9110