Course credit for internships

Course credit for internships

Students who are interested in obtaining credit for internships should first secure an internship with a provider. Once confirmed, contact Dr. Hudak, for permission to register for GEOG 4920/5900.

You will be required to compile a portfolio during the course of your internship and provide a letter of assessment from the internship provider. Both will be used to determine a "grade" for the course.

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

National Geographic Geography Intern Program

The National Geographic Society Geography Intern Program is currently accepting applications for our Summer and Fall 2016 internship semesters. These internships are available for university and college juniors, seniors, and master’s students majoring in geography, GIS, or cartography. Interest in the program has remained strong since its inception in 1981. By the end of 2015, more than 800 students will have participated.

We are offering a limited number of paid 12 week internships for the Summer and Fall of 2016. The program is designed to provide students a professional learning experience through participation in various divisions of the National Geographic Society. Individual projects and assignments will vary, but most include some degree of research, writing, working in teams, self-direction, and being able to manage many tasks at once. We are looking for well-rounded students who have a breadth of interests and work experiences, and who are committed to the field of geography.

The deadline for receiving completed applications for both semesters is April 8, 2016. Students are required to apply online here. Students must furnish all of the following materials in PDF form, attached to the online application:


1. A cover letter (200 words or less);
2. A short essay (500 words or less) relating experiences that led the applicant to formal training in geography, stating his or her professional goals, and explaining why she or he wishes to participate in the National Geographic Geography Intern Program;
3. A complete résumé that includes each of the following: the applicant’s extracurricular activities, awards and recognitions; employment history; a list of specific skills such as software or language proficiencies; and other relevant information such as special interests, hobbies, and travel.
4. Up-to-date unofficial college transcripts.

 In addition, three letters of recommendation must be sent as .docs or .pdfs to geographyinterns@ngs.org.


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