HISTORY AT WORK: HISTORY INTERNSHIP SEMINAR
Identify and analyze the differences between an internship and a non-professional job, with an eye towards articulating how a History degree and the skills it confers can be valuable in professional settings. Share internship experiences with classmates through short presentations. Discuss any issues or challenges that arose during internship experience. Concurrent enrollment in HISTORY 300 for 2 credits, which includes a discussion section, or previous credit in HISTORY 300 is required.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Workplace - Workplace Experience Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and articulate the key differences in content and expectations between pre-professional internships and non-professional employment Audience: Undergraduate 2. Develop and implement strategies for managing workplace challenges, particularly those related to working as part of a team and interacting with diverse populations Audience: Undergraduate 3. Articulate the relevance and value of the skill set conferred by the history major to professional and pre-professional work environments Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and articulate the key differences in content and expectations between pre-professional internships and non-professional employment Audience: Undergraduate 2. Develop and implement strategies for managing workplace challenges, particularly those related to working as part of a team and interacting with diverse populations Audience: Undergraduate 3. Articulate the relevance and value of the skill set conferred by the history major to professional and pre-professional work environments Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027