Summer Research Internship

(0-1 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course is intended to be an option for Notre Dame/St, Mary's students, or those from other universities, who wish to, or are required to, have organized unpaid summer internships related to the student's career preparation. Departmental approval from one of the College of Science departments is required. The requirements are that the student will be working 30 hours per week for at least 6 weeks and write a journal of activities. A letter from the supervisor regarding satisfactory completion of work, and 5-10 page reflection is also required. This course is S/U-graded, and does not count for any major, only 1 credit counts toward degree general electives. A proposal must be submitted to Dean's office at least two weeks in advance by the student with offer letter from the internship employer attached prior to June 5, and include the name of the faculty sponsor. Proposals for routine shadowing or low level volunteer help in a lab will generally not be approved. Students are responsible for finding a faculty person to sponsor the activity including evaluation of the journal and reflection.