Welcome To The Internship Page, the following links may prove useful:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
1. WHO MAY PARTICIPATE?
Placements: Any private or public entity or agency is
eligible to apply for UNCW Environmental Studies interns or practicum
students. A form to assist in formulating a request is attached, and we
will be more than willing to discuss your specific needs. Placements involve
fields of law, environmental agencies, non-governmental organizations,
all aspects of business, the media and governmental agencies.
Interns: Enrollment is open to all UNCW Environmental
Studies majors or minors. Intern/Practicum applicants must be upper division
students (or second semester sophomores) who demonstrate academic and
leadership skills, The program requires that all participants have a GPA
of B- in their major area of study and a 2.5 overall GPA.
2. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?
Read the Intern/Practicum Grade Requirements and the Intern/Practicum
Evaluation Form
3. I AM NOT SURE WHEN I WANT TO DO AN INTERNSHIP. WHAT SHOULD
I DO?
Fill out the EVS Internship Application. It takes only a few minutes and
then you are on our radar screen so we can assist you to decide. Don't
be shy when you fill it out: we send this to the sites, so list all your
coursework and skills that may apply, such as field methods, GIS/GPS,
boat-handling, surveying, sampline, web page construction, computer programs
(esp CAD-CAM).
4. WHAT IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT INTERNSHIP TO DO?
Call Career Services and make a free appointment for some career counseling
and complete an application. Contact Number: (910) 962-3174
5. HOW DO YOU CALCULATE THE CREDITS FOR AN INTERNSHIP OR PRACTICUM?
The general rule is:
1 credit hour = 40-50/hours of EVS 497 (Practicum) or 498 (Internships)
You and the placement site agree on a schedule.
We gauge your performance by TOTAL HOURS, not by weekly amounts (although
you do file weekly logs), so you can divide the hours up any way you agree
with the site. However, for some internships we cannot count all the hours,
so check with Mr. Cutting.
6. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO STUDENTS?
As regional and national educational organizations are recognizing, students
benefit by gaining experience necessary to graduate school and future
employment. Interns have a workshop in which they utilize and enhance
the many skills that they have acquired through coursework. Students will
have the chance to discover and explore career opportunities. Participation
in this program will give to students a realistic view of both the private
and public sectors.
7. WHAT BENEFITS MIGHT THE PLACEMENT ANTICIPATE?
Organizations requesting interns will have available to them skilled students
in areas such as sampling, data collection and analysis, research, case
preparation and management. The inclusion of these students will definitely
enhance any workplace environment and will be an investment in the future
of the intern, the placement and the nation.
8. WHAT ARE THE TIME AND MONETARY REQUIREMENTS?
Students will be eligible from one to twelve units per semester.
The total cumulative units available is 12, subject to approval by your
advisor. Summer semesters will also be available. Each unit equals roughly
3 hours of work per week, or 9 to 12 hours at, the placement for 3 units
credit. Students are still eligible for additional internship hours even
if they have used their entire maximum hours of credit. The total time
commitment and hours for every internship can be reasonably tailored to
the requirements of both the placement and the student. Stipends and compensation
are sometimes available.
Students Note: Check with your advisor to make sure how the internship
units fit your individual curriculum plan.
9. WHO SUPERVISES THE PROGRAM?
Faculty and staff oversee the entire program and will work on a continuous
basis with both interns and placements to ensure a useful and meaningful
experience for all.
10. HOW DOES THIS PROGRAM FIT TOGETHER WITH NC STATE, EPA OR CORPS
OF ENGINEERS PROGRAMS?
A. Do I still have to apply for a UNCW-EVS internship if I have applied
for one of the paid internships? Yes, for two reasons:
- The way you get credit for the paid internships is
through the EVS program, so we need to have an application (outside
the EVS office or print out from the EVS webpage)
- There is no guarantee you will get one of the paid positions (competition is generally stiff), so if you want to be considered for alternatives (even unpaid), you must have your application in (Internship Application Form).
In either case, the earlier you get your application
in, the better!
B. What happens if I don't get one of the paid internships? If
you get your application in early, there is at least a chance we can place
you in a for-credit position, depending on availability. While we can
work with you to interview at alternative sites, we cannot guarantee you
a spot because the notification dates are so late for the paid internships.
Therefore, the earlier you get your application in, the more alternatives
you can evaluate to improve your chances of getting SOME internship.
