Internships
Earn up to six units of credit and gain real-world skills while interning as a History major.
Where Can I Intern?
2021 Virtual Internship Opportunities
Various museums, historical societies, libraries and other institutions are offering virtual internships, which allow students to participate in an internship with an institution while working from home. A Google Docs spreadsheet listing virtual internships has been updated.
U.S. Options
Some of our students had previously found internships with the following organizations:
- Arizona Historical Society
- University of Arizona Press
- Jewish Community Relations Council and Holocaust Center
- Arizona State Museum
- Office of History at Davis Monthan Air Force Base
- Smithsonian Institution
International Options
Want to do an internship in a museum abroad? Check out the University of Westminster study abroad program in London, which places all visiting students in internships throughout the city.
Found Your Own?
You may also seek out your own internship opportunities and, with prior approval from the history internship advisor, receive internship credit. A good source for internship opportunities is the National Council on Public History and Archives Gig.
Internship Requirements
- Earn 1-6 units of HIST 493 for history-related internships (complete 45 hours/unit)
- Submit a reflection portfolio at the end of your internship
- Meet regularly with Professor Morrissey
- Submit evaluation by your on-site supervisor at the conclusion of your internship
- Grades: S/P, F
How to Apply for Credit
- Complete an internship application and submit it to Katherine Morrissey (kmorriss@email.arizona.edu; mailbox in Chávez 415).
- Once you have found an internship site, complete an Internship Work Plan Form. There are sections for students, site supervisors and Professor Morrissey to complete. Reach out to Professor Morrissey for assistance with completion.
- Once the Work Plan Form is completed and emailed to Professor Morrissey she will register you for the class.