Internships

Internships are arranged with organizations off-campus, and sometimes on campus, which have writing-related projects that offer the opportunity to experience how writing occurs outside the classroom. One internship credit is awarded for each 50 hours of internship-related work. Acceptable projects include editing, writing, tutoring, and electronic media development. Registration for internships is accomplished on a special form, and hours worked may only be counted after the student has registered for the internship.

Internship Mission Statement

The internship program is an integral component and extension of the academic offerings of the English Department at Boise State University. The program is designed to enhance the student's total academic experience through a supervised and planned experience at a selected business or organization.

Internship Program Goals

• To provide opportunities for gaining workplace writing experience
• To encourage students to be self-directed in their approach to professional development
• To provide opportunities to apply and reflect on academic experience in a professional field setting
• To broaden the educational experience of undergraduate and graduate English students by giving them an opportunity to work with practitioners in the field
• To foster links between English department programs and business and organizations in the Treasure Valley

For additional details, contact the Internship Coordinator, Roger Munger (rmunger@boisestate.edu), or visit the English Internship Web site. You can access the site as a guest by doing the following:

1. Go to http://blackboard.boisestate.edu.
2. Select the User Login button.
3. Select the Preview button.
4. Select the Courses tab.
5. Enter "English Department Internship" in the Course Search field, and then select the Go button.
6. Select the Preview button.

Last reviewed on 6 November 2006