History and I.S. Majors may pursue “on the job” experiences through off-campus internships where they use their knowledge and skills in work situations related to their majors.

     In recent years History students have gained experience through work at the nearby Lackawanna Historical Society, the Anthracite Museum in Scranton, the State Museum in Harrisburg, the FDR National Historic Site at Hyde Park, and others.

     International Studies majors have worked through The Washington Center in Washington, D.C. in gaining internship experiences in various federal offices and agencies. Several majors have set up internships in the offices of U.S. Senators and members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

     Students may earn academic credit for these experiences. They may be completed during the regular academic semesters or during summers and Intersession.

     Listed as HIST 390: History Internship, the catalog description is “A practical work experience which exposes the student to the nature of historical investigation, analysis, and/or writing in a museum, historical site, or public agency. Supervision by faculty and agencies. (3-6 credits)”

     International Studies majors may wish to earn internship credit through the Department of Political Science. PS 480/481 provides 3-6 credits for experiences in many governmental or political settings.

     Students wishing to set up an internship will need the agreement of a faculty member who would be willing to supervise the student’s experience as well as an on-site supervisor with the agency where the student is working.