Internship in Development Studies

Three credits · Undergraduate

Building on DEVS 311 and rooted in experiential learning, this internship is designed to provide a more in-depth practical learning experience in a social change context. Internships take place over the spring and summer, lasting 2 to 3 months (or 4 to 6 months part time), in a local or international context or by distance. Reflective papers throughout the internship apply key learning approaches to understand impacts of social change on oneself and beyond. For the fall term, students participate in weekly seminars and complete assignments that explore the convergence of experiential learning, social justice, and development studies. Internships are frequently used towards an honours thesis or major research paper. Prerequisite: DEVS 311 and permission of the instructor. Three credits.