FAQ
Why would I want to do an internship?
Doing an internship in a history-related field gives you hands-on experience in your major!
How do I find a History internship?
You can find history-related internships on Handshake at the Piper Center. You can also check our Current Internships page for open positions!
Can I get History credit for an internship?
Yes! If you didn’t find the internship through the Piper Center, you will need to fill out a learning plan form. Once your form is approved by the Piper Center and the History internship faculty supervisor, you will be enrolled in HIST 294. You can find more about how to get academic credit for an internship, including important deadlines for domestic internships, through the Piper Center. See the below table for how many internship and academic activity (HIST 294) hours must be completed for academic credit:
| Credit | Total Hours | Hours Devoted to Academic Activities Assigned by Faculty Supervisor | Hours Devoted to Internship |
| 1.0 | 160 | 40 | 120 |
| 0.5 | 100 | 20 | 80 |
| 0.25 | 65 | 10 | 55 |
What work is required for the HIST 294 class?
HIST 294 academic activities to be completed with the History faculty internship supervisor include: a weekly journal, a final reflection essay, a self-evaluation, and a site supervisor evaluation.
What if I am interested in a career in Public History?
If you are interested in a career in Public History, an internship is a great way to explore and prepare. Some important resources for graduate work in Public History and career opportunities:
- Browse the Guide to Public History Programs, National Council on Public History
- Browse Job Listings, National Council on Public History
- Browse PreserveNet, especially Jobs and Internships
Have more questions?
Contact the current internship faculty supervisor: Dr. Steve Hahn.
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The Norwegian-American Historical Association (NAHA) is seeking a summer intern to help process, catalog, and create promotional materials about the Bygdelagene papers housed in the NAHA Archives. Other duties will also include working with staff on NAHA records retention projects and indexing/cataloging the NAHA book collection.
- Submit a resume through Handshake
- Submit a cover letter through Handshake including:
- The strengths, interests, and previous experience you bring to the position
- Your majors and/or concentrations (if declared)
- Your summer availability
- Application deadline: April 3, 2023, 11:59 pm
- Process and catalog the Bygdelagene papers
- Promote the Bygdelagene papers through social media and a digital history project
- Assist staff on NAHA records retention project
- Index and catalog (as time allows) the NAHA book collection
- Provide general support for the director and/or archivist as assigned
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work well independently and to collaborate effectively
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- An interest in archives and/or history
- Develop transferable skills in communications, public history, and digital media
- Learn records management and archival processing, cataloging, and best practices