Participating in an internship is a great way to put 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, internships encourage networking with professionals and will provide increased marketability for employment after graduation. Below are two options for earning internship credits. Consider meeting with your academic advisor before making a final decision regarding which option is best for you.
CLA 497/498
Requirements
- Faculty acceptance of project.
- Prior or concurrent registration in a LAT or GRK or CLA course recommended.
Logistics
- 1-6 Credits
- Individual Research
- May be repeated for credit with different topic
- Not for graduate credit
Contact
- Professor Daniel Carpenter
- 401-874-4703
- carpedone@uri.edu
Center for Career and Experiential Education
- 401.874.2311
- https://www.uri.edu/career
Prior to registering for credit, contact a faculty member in Classical Studies for approval of project.
LAT 497/498: Directed Study
Requirements
- Pre: acceptance of project by a faculty member; approval of section head
Logistics
- Directed Study
- 1 – 6 credits each (Graded)
- Individual readings and research
- May be repeated for credit with different topic
Contact
- Karen de Bruin
- debruin@uri.edu
- 401-874-5911
Center for Career and Experiential Education
- 401.874.2311
- https://www.uri.edu/career
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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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