Internship Research

3 credits · Undergraduate

Under faculty supervision, students from any discipline can gain experience in a broad range of public and private agencies, institutions, and programs. In some cases, such as historical societies or museums, history is a central part of the organization's missions; in other cases, the student will play a role in managing the institution's records or writing its history. Two options are available. (1) full-time: 12-15 hours total, including 6-9 hours in 3880, 3 hours in 3882, and 3 hours in 3883. (2) Part-time: 6-9 hours total, including 3-6 hours in 3880 and 3 hours in either 3882 or 3883. To be accepted for either option, students must have a 2.90 grade point average and 6 hours of prior work in history; they must submit a specific plan for the internship to the director of undergraduate studies. After completing the internship, all students must write a thorough report. Students will write a substantial research paper under the supervision of a member of the Vanderbilt Department of History. Corequisite: 3880. [3] (No AXLE credit)