Using your free elective credits to participate in an internship is a great way to put classroom learning into practical experience. While engaged in the supportive environment of an internship, apprenticeship or special project, 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 options for earning experiential credits. Please meet with your academic advisor before making a final decision regarding which option is best for you.
CHM 353: Undergraduate Research
Requirements
- Permission of instructor
Logistics
- Undergraduate research
- Earn 1 – 12 credits (Graded)
- Methods of approach to a research problem. Literature, laboratory work, and a report of an original problem or problems
Contact
- James Smith
- chair@chm.uri.edu
- 401.874.2318
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CHM 354: Undergraduate Research in Forensic Chemistry
Requirements
- Permission of instructor
Logistics
- Undergraduate research in Forensic Chemistry
- Earn 1 – 12 credits (Graded)
- Methods of approach to a research problem in forensic chemistry. Literature, laboratory work, and a report of an original problem or problems
Contact
- Professor Bill Euler
- chair@chm.uri.edu
- 401.874.2318
- Click here for more information
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
- Arkwright Advanced Coating, INC
- Mariam Hospital
- Northwest Dental Associates
- The Chemical Company
- URI Biotech Lab
Out-Of-State Internships
- N/A
Sources: Internship Placements from Fall 2010, Spring 2011, & Summer 2011, and Explore Internship Opportunities by Major Archives 2009-2011
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ITR302/304: Field Experience & Seminar
Requirements
- 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher
- Minimum 60 credits prior to internship
- Available free elective credits
- Good academic and social standing
Logistics
- ITR 302 Field Experience: 3-12 credits (S/U grade)
- ITR 304 Seminar: 3 credits (letter grade)
- Seminar is asynchronous online via Brightspace
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