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INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

A vital component of the International Studies major is experience beyond the IUB campus. Completion of the international experience requirement is ordinarily done through participation in an overseas study program or an overseas internship. See links below to begin your search for an international internship.

With the approval of the Director of International Studies, in rare cases, students may also fulfill this requirement by participating in a domestic internship with significant and extensive international involvement (40 hours a week for a minimum of three months).

Beyond the overseas requirement described above all International Studies students are strongly encouraged to pursue appropriate internships (1-6 credit hours) at in the United States (see Domestic International Opportunities) in order to develop additional knowledge and skills and to be exposed to professional career options related to their major.

INTERNSHIP CREDIT
Students who wish to receive credit through International Studies (INTL-I498) should make an appointment with the INTL advisor to discuss how it fits in their academic program. INTL-I498 can be taken for up to 6 credits (50-99 contact hours = 1 credit, 100-149 = 2 credits, 150+ = 3 credits).

INTL-I 498 requires an internship relevant to International Studies and the INTL Director's approval and authorization. Before you register, you must discuss your internship with Dr. Knudsen and submit the internship authorization form.  If your chosen internship is not relevant to International Studies there are other options for pursuing credit. 

Successful completion of INTL-I 498 entails the following:
1.  A journal.   Students should make entries to their journal approximately three times a week for the duration of their internship.  The journal should note their experiences during the internship.
2. Reflection paper.   This 10-page paper draws on experiences documented in the journal entries. It is an opportunity for self-evaluation and should include a description of the internship, what was learned, and how the student grew professionally.  The reflection paper is kept on file by International Studies as a permanent record of  the internship.
3. Internship site evaluation.    Students evaluate the internship site on a form provided by International Studies.
4. Employer's evaluation of student.  International Studies sends this form directly to the internship supervisor. 

 

  • Internship authorization form
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