An academic internship is an approved and monitored work experience related to an academic field of study that meets specific learning goals. There should be a relationship between the practical experience you gain in an internship and the academic work you do in the classroom. Internships are meant to provide you with the flexibility to learn many aspects of the industry in which you are working. Approved academic internships at the for undergraduates in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh are generally for credit.
While we list a variety of internships at this site, you must have a PantherTRACS account in order to apply for internships that can grant college credit.
In order earn credit for an internship:
For more information on these internships, .
WQED Pittsburgh is a multimedia entity featuring television, radio, a monthly magazine, a Learning Center, and an Internet presence. They are looking for interns for the spring term for the On Q nightly news magazine, .
The American Diabetes Association is looking for marketing interns and summer camp counseleors, .
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Chapter) is looking for at least two interns to work at UPMC, Shadyside. The interns will work as full partners with our professional staff in meeting the objectives of the CCFA. The nature of the work includes sustained and ad-hoc assignments geared to the skill set and stimulation factor of each intern. In general, responsibilities include writing, invitation design, donor and data analysis, campaign, science education and outreach. Preference given to students with skills in communication, science education, fundraising, and special events, .
University of Pittsburgh, Student Volunteer Outreach (SVO) is looking for interns to serve as Project Leaders, . Application due 1/14/2004.
This Web site has lots of great information about what constitutes an internship, how and where to find one, what to do when you get an internship, and how to make the most of the experience.
The Office of Experiential Learning is located in B4 Thaw Hall. Our office hours are 8:30-5:00, Monday-Friday. Stop by with general questions and information on getting started during office hours.
If your question is more involved or if you need to have a Learning Agreement signed, please schedule an appointment with Director, Office of Experiential Learning.
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