Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Students who have a declared History major or minor, with 45 credit hours completed and a minimum 2.50 overall GPA.
How do you apply?
Applications must include:
1) The completed application form
2) A paper that you wrote for an upper-division HIST course, which demonstrates to our partners your ability to write effectively;
3) A cover letter, addressed to the organization to which you have chosen to apply;
4) A copy of your unofficial transcript
Applications must be signed by any member of the Internship Committee: Dr. Raphie Folsom, Internship Program Coordinator; Dr. Rhona Seidelman, Director of Undergraduate Studies; or Jake Blackwell, Academic Advisor for the History Department. Applications should be submitted via email to Mr. Blackwell by the publicized deadline.
What happens next?
The Internship Committee will review applications and forward them on to our partners. Students will be contacted directly by the organizations where they have applied, to arrange an interview. After a successful interview, students will coordinate their internship schedules directly with their site supervisors.
How do I earn credit?
Once students have been accepted into the program, Jake Blackwell will issue permission for them to enroll in HIST 4950. HIST 4950 is a variable credit course number, so students must select the number of credits they are earning, one to three.
Click here for former director Dr. Keppel’s advice on how to craft a successful application.
