Internship Eligible Course Descriptions

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ANTH 4381: ANTHROPOLOGY INTERNSHIP

This course offers students experience in varied organizations and agencies where anthropological applications are relevant. These might include a contract archaeology firm, the Natural History Museum, a zoo, health clinics, marketing or PR firms, or corporations involved in international business. Prerequisite: Approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies and a faculty sponsor.

BIOL 3395 BIOLOGY INTERNSHIP

Biology research at an institution other than SMU. Credit does not apply toward the degree requirement for two laboratory courses, nor can a student have previously completed BIOL 3398. Prerequisite: Junior standing and approval by the site sponsor, SMU sponsor and the Undergraduate Studies Committee of the Department. Requirements Prerequisite: BIOL 1401, 1402; student cannot have previously completed BIOL 3398; consent of department

CHIN 4185, 4285, 4385: INTERNSHIP IN CHINESE

This course offers students experience in organizations where knowledge of Chinese and the cultures of Chinese-speaking countries is relevant: Corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing; an overall G.P.A. of 3.00 or higher; G.P.A. in Chinese of 3.30 or higher; sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or corporation.

ECO 4395 ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP

Student will perform an economic analysis of a particular economics problem. The project will be approved by the student, Director of Undergraduate Studies, and the interning firm prior to term registration. Prerequisites: 3.00 G.P.A. in economics classes and completion of those classes appropriate for the project.

ECO 4396 BUSINESS & ECONOMIC FORECASTING INTERNSHIP

Student will perform an econometric analysis appropriate to the interning rm. The project will be approved by the student, Director of Undergraduate Studies, and the interning firm prior to term registration. Prerequisites: ECO 5350 and 5375.

ECO 4397 LAW AND ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP

This class is similar to ECO 4395, but with a focus on analysis of an issue with economic and legal dimensions appropriate to the interning firm or organization. Prerequisites: 3.00 G.P.A. in economics classes and completion of those classes appropriate for the project. Student must have a faculty sponsor and interning firm or organization prior to enrollment.

ENGL 3308 ENGLISH INTERNSHIP

For junior and senior English majors only. Work experience related to English studies. Instruction in professional communication. Workshop format, one-on-one consultation with instructor. Prerequisite: Open to a limited number of students by permission of instructor.

ENSC 3322 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP

ETST 2305 INTERNSHIP IN ETHNIC STUDIES

This course offers students experience in varied careers serving ethnic communities, careers involving advertising for public service, community organizing, nonprofit economic development, local historical preservation, and more.

FREN 4185,4285,4385: INTERNSHIP IN FRENCH

This course offers students experience in organizations where knowledge of French and the cultures of French-speaking countries is relevant: Corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; an overall G.P.A. of 3.00 or higher; G.P.A. in French of 3.30 or higher; sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or corporation

GEOL 4321 INTERNSHIP IN GEOSCIENCE

Direct experience using applied geoscience techniques in a work environment, including resource recovery companies, environmental companies, law firms, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and municipal, state, or federal agencies. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in a geoscience major, overall G.P.A. of at least 3.00 and completion of GEOL 3452; sponsorship of a professor and approved organization, agency, or company.

GERM 4185,4285,4385: INTERNSHIP IN GERMAN

This course offers students experience in organizations where knowledge of German and the cultures of German-speaking countries is relevant: Corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; an overall G.P.A. of 3.00 or higher; G.P.A. in German of 3.30 or higher; sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or corporation.

HIST 4397 INTERNSHIP IN HISTORY

An opportunity for students to apply historical skills in a public setting working with a supervisor of the student's work and a professor assessing the academic component of the project. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and at least 2.50 overall G.P.A.

INTL 4306 INTERNSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Undergraduate students who arrange for part- or full-time jobs in International Studies related fields relate these experiences to their academic curriculum through research and writing, under the guidance of an International Studies faculty member. prerequisites: Written approval of the instructor and the program director or a designate, at least sophomore standing, and appropriate introductory and advanced preparation.

ITAL 4185,4285,4385: INTERNSHIP IN ITALIAN

This course offers students experience in organizations where knowledge of Italian and the cultures of Italian-speaking countries is relevant: corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; an overall G.P.A. of 3.00 or higher; G.P.A. in Italian of 3.30 or higher; sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or corporation.

JAPN 4185,4285,4385: INTERNSHIP IN JAPANESE

This course offers students experience in organizations where knowledge of Japanese and the cultures of Japanese-speaking countries is relevant: corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; an overall G.P.A. of 3.00 or higher; G.P.A. in Japanese of 3.30 or higher; sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or corporation.

LAAM 4306 INTERNSHIP IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES

Undergraduate students who arrange for part- or full-time jobs in Latin American Studies related fields relate these experiences to their academic curriculum through research and writing, under the guidance of an International Studies faculty member. prerequisites: Written approval of the instructor and the program director or a designate, at least sophomore standing, and appropriate introductory and advanced preparation.

LATN 3185,3285,3385: INTERNSHIP IN LATIN

Offers students experience in organizations and institutions where knowledge in Latin is relevant: museums, libraries, historical archives, etc. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; an overall G.P.A. of 3.00 or higher; G.P.A. in Latin of 3.30 or higher; sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or corporation.

PLSC 4306 INTERNSHIP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

Undergraduate students who arrange for part- or full-time jobs in government, political parties, interest groups, or other organizations relate these experiences to their academic curriculum through research and writing, under the guidance of a departmental faculty member. Prerequisites: Written approval of the instructor and the department chair or a designate, at least sophomore standing, and appropriate introductory and advanced preparation.

PSYC 4172,4272,4372 PRACTICUM IN HUMAN RELATIONS

An intensive study of interpersonal helping relationships based upon psychological theories and research findings. The emphasis will be upon supervised personal involvement with others as a helper. Pass/fail only.

RELI 4381 INTERNSHIP IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

This course enables students to gain vocational experience by working in nonsectarian religious organizations and institutions, such as social justice agencies, ecumenical associations, and charitable or educational foundations.

RUSS 4185,4285,4385: INTERNSHIP IN RUSSIAN

This course offers students experience in organizations where knowledge of Russian and the cultures of Russian-speaking countries is relevant: corporations involved in international business, government agencies, health clinics, etc. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; an overall G.P.A. of 3.00 or higher; G.P.A. in Russian of 3.30 or higher; sponsorship of a professor and of the organization, agency, or corporation.

SOCI 4379 MARKETS AND CULTURE INTERNSHIP

Provides the student with the opportunity to do fieldwork in the research and analysis of social institutions and problems. Student will intern for an agency, organization or business and complete a research project. Prerequisite: SOCI 2377 and SOCI 3377

SOCI 4398 SOCIOLOGICAL INTERNSHIP

Prerequisite: Either SOCI 2300 or SOCI 2310, and either SOCI 3311 or SOCI 3312.

WS 4303 WOMEN'S STUDIES INTERNSHIP

This course offers students experiences with organizations serving women or addressing women's and gender issues, as well as varied potential careers or volunteer opportunities in the community.