Internships
Internships are work-learning experiences that let you apply your coursework to real-world problems and build connections with employers. Students are encouraged to choose placements that reflect their academic and career interests.
Finding an Internship
The Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills provides resources on finding internships or co-ops. The Center can also help you prepare for an interview and develop your resume and cover letter.
You can find your own internship with an organization, agency, or business of your choice. For inspiration, explore our list of internship sites and opportunities pursued by past students.
Earning Course Credit for Your Internship
Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) may earn up to 15 internship credits toward the credits required for graduation.
Geography, urban and community studies, and environmental studies offer dedicated internship courses for undergraduate students. Enrolling in these courses allows you to earn academic credit for your internship, giving you the opportunity to gain practical experience while advancing toward your degree.
Geography Majors
Geography majors should plan to meet with a faculty member or advisor prior to pursuing an internship. Students must enroll in GEOG 4090 and 4091 concurrently during the semester.
Credit Information
- Students may take one to three credits per internship course for a combined total of no more than six credits.
- Only three credits may be used within the major. All other credits may be counted as electives.
- GEOG 4090 and 4091 may be repeated for a total of 12 combined credits.
Urban and Community Studies Majors
Urban and community studies majors should plan to meet with a faculty member or advisor prior to pursuing an internship. Students must enroll in URBN 3981 and UBRN 3991 concurrently during the semester.
- URBN 3981 Internship in Urban Studies: Seminar – Students describe, analyze, and evaluate their field study experience through written assignments.
- URBN 3991 Internship in Urban Studies: Field Study – Students work in an internship program under the direction and supervision of a faculty member.
Credit Information
- Students may take one to three credits per internship course for a combined total of no more than six credits.
- Only three credits may be used within the major. All other credits may be counted as electives.
- URBN 3981 and 3991 may be repeated for a total of 12 combined credits.
Environmental Studies Majors
For more information, please visit the Environmental Studies Program website.
Previous Internship Sites
Students in the Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies have interned for a variety of public, private, and nonprofit organizations, including organizations at UConn.
External Sites
- American Red Cross
- Campus Climate Action Corps
- City of Hartford Planning Division
- City of New Haven
- Connecticut Department of Social Services
- Connecticut State House and Senate
- ConnPIRG
- Earth Child Institute
- Esri
- FRESH New London
- Gather New Haven
- GROW Windham
- Green Corps
- Joshua’s Trust
- Keney Park Sustainability Project
- Simsbury Farms
- Windham Community Food Network