For-credit opportunities to do an internship as part of an academic course in your discipline...
Political Science
The department offers students the opportunity to earn six credits (3 academic credits and 3 internship credits) in an experiential learning course each semester. Past courses have covered topics such as law, campaigns, poverty and international organization. Typically one such course is offered each semester. The department will also assist students with finding internships on an individual basis. CONTACT: Courtney Broscious, PoliSci Internship Coordinator, tua68363@temple.edu
Psychology
The Psychology Practicum allows students to pursue work experience in clinical and industrial settings where psychologists are employed eight hours a week under the guidance of an on-site supervisor. Students meet for seminars, and write a paper under the guidance of a Temple coordinator. CONTACT: Peggy de Wolf, (215) 204-3409, peggy.dewolf@temple.edu
Philosophy/Pre-Law
The Pre-Law Internship/Seminar gives students the chance to experience a legal or law-related workplace environment. In particular, this Internship provides the opportunity to observe a lawyer at work and the practical operation of law in our society. The accompanying seminar, “Law and Ethics in Practice,” looks at ethical and social issues relating to the legal system and the legal profession. CONTACT: Paul Crowe, (215) 204-8591, pcrowe@temple.edu
Criminal Justice
This is an opportunity for students to take what they've learned in the classroom and apply it to a real world setting. Students choose an agency or office in the criminal justice system that is of interest to them, and then do a certain number of hours of work per week at that site. It is an intensive experience of hands-on education. Students get experience and credit for a possible placement at such sites as: Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, Medical Examiner’s Office, U.S. Probation/Parole, Philadelphia Defenders’ Association, U.S. District Court, Philadelphia Police Department. CONTACT: Julie Currie, CJ Internship Coordinator, (215) 204-5283, julie.currie@temple.edu
English
The English Career Internships emphasizes on-the-job training in positions in business, publishing, communications, or cultural institutions for juniors and seniors with a grade point average of at least 3.0. CONTACT: Paula Robison, (215) 204-1509, prob@temple.edu
Spanish & Portuguese
This experience gives students the opportunity to take their Spanish linguistic skills, their cultural knowledge, and their interests and apply them in a real world setting. Placements are designed to help students meet their language, experience, and career goals. The course component includes readings and discussions that are relevant to the students’ experiences. It will aid in synthesizing past education with present reality and allow students to reflect concurrently on their experiences through discussion, journals, and one-on-one meetings with their instructor. CONTACT: Patricia Moore-Martinez, pmoore04@temple.edu
Economics
Through the cooperative education program students can gain valuable work experience which can enhance their job market prospects upon graduation. By completing an academic research project under the guidance of a faculty member, Co-op students may earn credit for Economics 3581. CONTACT: William Holmes, william.holmes@temple.edu
Many departments also have “Fieldwork” offerings available.
Consult your department’s course listings for availability at:
http://www.temple.edu/bulletin/ugradbulletin/ucd/ucdtoc.html
For general information on internships, community-based learning, volunteering, and career development, contact:
Michael Szekely, Ph.D.
Coordinator
Center for Internships and Career Development
Academic Advising Center
College of Liberal Arts
Temple University
3rd Floor, 1810 Liacouras Walk
E-Mail: mszekely@temple.edu
Phone: (215) 204-6704