Most departments offer fieldwork for academic credit. This enables students the opportunity to examine how theory and practical experience within a particular discipline, interact. Students are provided a window of time in which to observe and participate in their internship in a way not available in the classroom. Depending on the specific academic interest, students can undertake internships in a variety of organizations and agencies, both in and outside of our local community. Each fieldwork student is supervised by a faculty member who evaluates the intellectual merit of the proposed internship, the amount of credit to be provided, and the academic requirements necessary to achieve the credit. Generally, it is expected that fieldwork students have a prerequisites or a corequisite in the sponsoring faculty member's department.
Fieldwork may be conducted during the academic year or in the summer. Students interested in fieldwork placements should consult the Info section of our website Students seeking credit for summer internship placements should see Mr. Leonard in March of the Spring Semester. Please Note: Students may not apply for fieldwork credit retroactively. If possible all registrations should be completed before leaving campus. Any request beyond that time needs to be addressed with Mr. Leonard.
In cooperation with the career development office, students can find an extensive listing of internships on the eRecruiting link on their webpage. The fieldwork committee made up of several faculty members may approve academic credit for nonresidential placements, for special programs proposed by students and their advisers in consultation with the director of field work.