Internship Option

Requirements for the Internship Option:

ARE 491

• Work with your advisor to determine an appropriate internship experience given your career goals.
• You must work at least 75 hours at the internship for each WVU credit hour earned. For AMRD majors, a minimum of 3 credit hours are needed (225 hours of work), and a maximum of 6 credit hours (450 hours of work) are possible for the capstone requirement.
• ENRE majors may obtain credit for an internship by registering for ARE 491 and following the internship requirements given here. However, their internship will count as an ENRE restricted elective but not as their capstone experience.
• Registration for ARE 491 (internship) requires approval of Dr. Byrd (ebyrd@mail.wvu.edu), Undergraduate Coordinator. The intern description form for ARE 491 is online and the link is listed below. You must fill out the online form for approval prior to the start of your internship.
• The credit hours for the internship must be acquired during the semester when all or a portion of the work hours are completed.
• If your internship takes place during the summer, you are required to register for ARE 491 as an off-campus summer course. You will register online but first Dr. Byrd must clear you to be able to do so. Payment for off-campus summer courses is per credit hour and possibly will not be covered by financial aid, so plan accordingly.
• You should retain, and may be required to submit pay stubs or other records of your work hours.
• Your supervisor must complete an evaluation form of your internship experience. This form will be sent by Dr. Byrd to your internship supervisor using the contact information that you provide.
• Two written reports that should be submitted through eCampus are required (keeping a daily journal during your internship will help with these reports):
• (1) a one page progress report submitted at about the halfway point of your internship
  (2) a final report of your internship experience (5-10 pages)
  Describe the business or agency you worked for and its overall goals and objectives.
  Describe your responsibilities and duties within the company or agency.
  Discuss what you learned on the job.
  Explain what skills and knowledge you applied from your WVU coursework.
  Discuss how this internship will help your future career goals.
  Explain what you consider were the best features of your assignment and why.
  Comment on your ability to be to observe professionals working in your field.
  What suggestions would you make (to your employer and/or to WVU) to improve the professional field experience.
  How would you rate your overall performance as an employee during your internship? In what areas did you excel and where do you need to improve.
  Did you receive an offer of future employment as a result of your professional field experience?
• We would like you to please fill out the Media Release form (link below) and take pictures of your experience (Not Required). Your experience may be an inspiration to other students looking for internships.