Internship Credit

Anthropology students can complete an internship for up to 6 elective credits. Students enroll in SBS 4890 for 1-6 credit hours in any semester and concurrently complete their internship according to the hour requirements.

The SBS 4890 course provides an opportunity for a student to gain first-hand experience working with a local agency that aligns with the student’s professional interests. Students may find an internship independently, or they may work with the CSBS Internship Coordinator to identify and apply for internships before enrolling in this course. To count for major credit, the internship or job you use for the course should align with the major and this relationship must be articulated in the permission code request. Those seeking SBS 4890 to complete credit hours for graduation must submit a position that relates to social and behavioral science, but it does not need to be major-specific.

Students create work goals with their supervisors, and both parties remain continually accountable for the completion of these goals through evaluations and student reflections. In addition to the valuable hands-on experience and academic credit received, some students may find that the internship facilitates professional networking that may lead to an employment opportunity.

The course involves reflection and professional development assignments in addition to hours worked on site, contract paperwork, and a supervisor evaluation. The course in online asynchronous.

Hour requirements:

 

 

Economics students can complete ECON 4890 for 3 elective credits. Students enroll in ECON 4890 for 3 credit hours in any semester and concurrently complete their internship in order to receive credit. The course counts as one elective toward the major. ECON 4890 course is designed primarily for Economics majors taking on new roles that relate to their future careers and/or are applications of economic analysis.

A "new role" is considered:

1. a new internship related to economic analysis started within the last 12 months
2. a position related to economic analysis started within the last 12 months
3. new responsibilities added to an existing position specifically for the major and course

To qualify for the ECON 4890 course positions should also be at least 12 weeks long for the summer course and 15 weeks long for the fall and spring course, mostly overlapping with semester dates. 

If your position meets one of the above new role criteria and is the minimum duration it will likely be a good fit for the course. If you believe that the position you submitted does not meet the above criteria but should be considered, you can either submit this form for consideration or make an appointment with the internship team to discuss it. You may also make an appointment to discuss other course options.

ENVST internships are handled entirely within the department. To learn more about these internships and credit portions including important deadline information visit the ENVST Internship Information page

 

Family and Consumer Studies students can register for 1-6 credits per semester for up to two semesters, with a maximum of 12 credits available via registration in FCS 4890. Six credits may be used toward major elective credit. Job for credit is accepted for this course.

Hour Requirements:

1 credit: 45 hours total	4 credits: 180 hours total
2 credits: 90 hours total	5 credits: 225 hours total
3 credits: 135 hours total	6 credits: 270 hours total

 

FCS 4890 is online asynchronous. In addition to hours worked, the course requires journal entries and other assignments as well as a supervisor evaluation.

In addition to the CSBS Internships database and Geography Canvas page, the Geography department highly recommends that students sign up for the following mailing lists:

• Utah Geographic Information Council (scroll to the bottom of the page to sign up)
• Salt Lake GIS Users Group

The Geography department internship course in GEOG 5940. Students who are doing a geography internship and do not need it to count for the GIS major or certificate can register for GEOG 5940-002.

Students who want GIS or Remote Sensing internship credit will register for GEOG 5940-001. The permission process is longer than average for this course, email the Associate Director for Internship Programming as soon as possible once you’ve secured an applicable internship. Internships must allow for GIS/RS 80% of your working time and the ability to work on 5 accomplishable GIS/RS-related goals with a supervisor/mentor who has experience in that field. The course is variable credit and can be taken for 3-5 credit hours depending on the number of hours worked and your academic needs.

Jobs are not frequently counted for geography internship credit, but if you have a new related position, please contact the internship team for feedback on applicability.

• Health, Society & Policy internships must be health-related which may include various aspects of healthcare, health policy, and health administration.

• Health, Society & Policy students can complete an internship for up to 6 credits.
• A minimum of 3 credit hours is required for the internship to fulfill the Health, Society & Policy Elective section of the major requirements.

Students enroll in SBS 4890 for 1-6 credit hours in any semester and concurrently complete their internship according to the hour requirements.

The SBS 4890 course provides an opportunity for a student to gain first-hand experience working with a local agency that aligns with the student’s professional interests. Students may find an internship independently, or they may work with the CSBS Internship Coordinator to identify and apply for internships before enrolling in this course. To count for major credit, the internship or job you use for the course should align with the major and this relationship must be articulated in the permission code request. Those seeking SBS 4890 to complete credit hours for graduation must submit a position that relates to social and behavioral science, but it does not need to be major-specific.

Students create work goals with their supervisors, and both parties remain continually accountable for the completion of these goals through evaluations and student reflections. In addition to the valuable hands-on experience and academic credit received, some students may find that the internship facilitates professional networking that may lead to an employment opportunity.

The course involves reflection and professional development assignments in addition to hours worked on site, contract paperwork, and a supervisor evaluation. The course in online asynchronous.

 

Political Science students oftentimes have success working with the Hinckley Institute to secure an internship. It is suggested students begin their search with Hinckley. However, if for any reason the student prefers to search for and gain alternative academic credit, up to six elective credits can be earned via SBS 4890.

Internship according to the hour requirements

The SBS 4890 course provides an opportunity for a student to gain first-hand experience working with a local agency that aligns with the student’s professional interests. Students may find an internship independently, or they may work with the CSBS Internship Coordinator to identify and apply for internships before enrolling in this course. To count for major credit, the internship or job you use for the course should align with the major and this relationship must be articulated in the permission code request. Those seeking SBS 4890 to complete credit hours for graduation must submit a position that relates to social and behavioral science, but it does not need to be major-specific.

Students create work goals with their supervisors, and both parties remain continually accountable for the completion of these goals through evaluations and student reflections. In addition to the valuable hands-on experience and academic credit received, some students may find that the internship facilitates professional networking that may lead to an employment opportunity.

The course involves reflection and professional development assignments in addition to hours worked on site, contract paperwork, and a supervisor evaluation. The course in online asynchronous.

The PSY 4890 course is not currently being offered. At this time ,we do not know when it will be offered again. However, we know that internships are still an important part of the application for many Master’s programs as well as for helping students identify potential careers of interest and build valuable skills. We are available to assist you with finding internships and relevant work experience and help you manage your schedule to accommodate both classes and an internship.

You may also want to consider taking SBS 4890 for allied credit.

Sociology offers 3 College of Social and Behavioral Science internship courses:

• SOC 4890 - Individual Internships in Sociology
• SOC 4891 - CSBS Internship: Criminology
• SOC 4892 - CSBS Internship: Diversity 

Students should pick the course that is the most relevant to their major/minor and that fits with their internship position. In each case, students need to find a position that is directly related to that study and where they will learn new and relevant information in that field under a capable supervisor or mentor. Jobs are rarely accepted for internship credit unless they fit the above criteria. The sociology department also offers a diversity certificate as a degree enhancement, and many diversity interns pursue that certificate.

Minimum number of hours worked over the semester per credit hour:

• 1 credit = 36 hours of field time
• 2 credits = 72 hours
• 3 credits = 108 hours
• 4 credits = 144 hours
• 5 credits = 180 hours
• 6 credits = 216 hours

Students are encouraged to earn internship credit within their major department whenever possible as you will learn from instructors trained in those fields. For students who have positions that are not related to their majors, but still offer a learning experience related to the social and behavioral sciences, the SBS 4890 course is offered for general or allied credit.

The SBS 4890 course provides an opportunity for a student to gain first-hand experience working with a local agency that aligns with the student’s professional interests. Students may find an internship independently, or they may work with the CSBS Internship Coordinator to identify and apply for internships before enrolling in this course. To count for major credit, the internship or job you use for the course should align with the major and this relationship must be articulated in the permission code request. Those seeking SBS 4890 to complete credit hours for graduation must submit a position that relates to social and behavioral science, but it does not need to be major-specific.

Students create work goals with their supervisors, and both parties remain continually accountable for the completion of these goals through evaluations and student reflections. In addition to the valuable hands-on experience and academic credit received, some students may find that the internship facilitates professional networking that may lead to an employment opportunity.

The course involves reflection and professional development assignments in addition to hours worked on site, contract paperwork, and a supervisor evaluation. The course in online asynchronous.

 

Most majors do not require internships and those that do have requirements to take the major-specific course. Outside of the majors that are directed to take the course for major-specific credit, the SBS 4890 course is designed for those who need general or allied credit.

While most CSBS students are best served by earning credit within the College of Social and Behavioral Science, there are many opportunities to earn internship credit outside with College of Social and Behavioral Science as well. Courses that CSBS students often take are the Hinckley internship courses and the honor internship course (HONOR 3500). Depending on if you are pursuing a double-major, minor, or certificate,  there may be other internship courses that would be a good fit for you.