PHL 499: Senior Thesis

Using your free elective credits to participate in experiential learning is a great way to put your classroom learning into practical experience. While engaged in the supportive environment of an internship, you can test career goals, enhance professional skills, develop self-reliance, self-esteem, and responsibility. Furthermore, these opportunities encourage networking with professionals and will provide increased marketability for employment after graduation.

Below are your two options for earning experiential credits. Please meet with your academic advisor before making a final decision regarding which option is best for you.

PHL 499: Senior Thesis

Requirements

  • Pre: Senior standing and permission of instructor
  • Written thesis required

Logistics

  • Senior Thesis
  • 3 credits (Graded)
  • Independent research in close conjunction with a faculty member on a mutually agreeable topic

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ITR 302/304: Field Experience & Seminar

Requirements

  • 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher
  • Minimum 60 credits prior to internship
  • Available free elective credits
  • Good academic and social standing

Logistics

  • Earn between 6 – 15 free elective credits
  • ITR 302 (field experience) 3 – 12 credits (S/U Only)
  • ITR 304 (seminar) 3 credits (Graded)
  • Seminar offered online and in class (in class – spring only)

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Explore Past Internship Opportunities

The following list is a SAMPLE of placements in which students have participated for experiential credits. This list is not exhaustive.

Rhode Island Internships

  • Cross Mills Public Library
  • Farm Fresh Rhode Island
  • Jumpstart URI
  • New York Life Insurance Company
  • Phoenix House
  • Providence Bruins
  • Providence Superior Court
  • R.D. Denelle & Co., INC
  • RI Department of Attorney General
  • RI State Government Intern Program
  • US Attorney’s Office
  • Waterfire Providence
  • WPRI TV

Out-Of-State Internships

  • 320 Fall River, LLC
  • Camphor Technologies, Inc
  • Community Care Services, INC
  • Paradigm Research & Consulting
  • Sarge’s Comics and Games

Sources: Internship Placements from Fall 2010, Spring 2011, & Summer 2011, and Explore Internship Opportunities by Major Archives 2009-2011