Graduate Summer Abroad: Internships | School of International Service

Academic Details

Each internship is offered for 3 SIS credits that can be applied to the research requirement in most MA programs. Credit for the internship is earned through completion of the internship work and an academic project under the direction of the student's AU faculty supervisor. The grade earned on the academic project, together with an internship evaluation completed by the student's internship site supervisor, will provide the overall grade for the internship credits.

According to the minimum standards set forth by SIS for earning academic credit for an internship, students must work a minimum of 180 total hours. Service at the internship must be related to the MA program in which the student is enrolled and must consist of 85% substantive work (e.g., research, report writing, etc...).

Unless otherwise noted in the internship description, students are required to secure a faculty supervisor to oversee the 3 credits.

2012 Program Dates

The start date and length of each internship will vary depending on the needs of the organization and the preference of the student intern. Students will be responsible for determining the dates of their internship with their site supervisor prior to beginning the internship and for reporting these dates to SIS. Students who also participate in a SIS Summer Abroad Program cannot intern during the seminar dates.

Who Should Attend

Graduate students from any program in SIS may apply. All applicants must demonstrate academic excellence with a GPA of at least 3.0, an interest in the content/skills area of the specific position to which they are applying, and cross-cultural communication skills. Additional qualifications may be required by specific internship organizations; see position descriptions for details.

Fees

AU tuition for 3 credits plus program fee of $100 for pre-departure orientation, international emergency health insurance, and internship coordination. Additional program fees for accommodation and other provided services may apply. Some funding/benefits may be available for some positions.

Logistics

Students will be responsible for all travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses and arrangements associated with the internship.

Application and Deadlines

Students who wish to apply for an internship position through a SIS Summer Abroad Program (seminar plus internship) must do so through the Program website. Some positions are available only through the SIS Summer Abroad Programs; see position descriptions for details. N.B. Priority for these positions will be given to students who also participate in the seminar.

Students who wish to apply for an internship only must do so by submitting the application forms available on this page under "Forms." Upon application, students will be required to indicate the positions to which they are applying and submit supporting documents as indicated. Students applying to more than one position should submit one application, but with a separate cover letter for each position.

Once accepted to a position, students will register for internship credit through their academic advisor.

Application deadline: March 26 unless otherwise noted by specific positions.