Course Overview
The GSU English Department’s Internship Program helps students make professional connections, gain valuable and diverse work experiences, and develop career skills related to the study of English. Your internship might take place at a business, a school, a foundation/non-profit, or a government agency under the mentorship of a supervisor. Duties may include assisting in teaching, writing, researching, editing, copyediting, instructional design, communications and outreach, community programming, and more. It’s important to be creative when envisioning how your skills and credentials as an English major or minor might prepare you for the workforce. You and your mentor should collaborate to design an internship that both meets your goals as a student learning the profession and satisfies your mentoring organization’s needs for specialized assistance.
Eligibility
- English major or minor
- English GPA of 3.0
- Institutional GPA of 2.5
- At least 9 credit hours of upper-level English courses
- Internship and enrollment in ENGL 4500 must take place in the same semester (Students cannot receive credit for internships completed prior to the semester in which they wish to enroll in the course.)
Application Deadlines
Applications for a Spring 2025 Internship: November 15th
Applications for a Summer 2025 Internship: February 21st
Applications for a Fall 2025 Internship: June 20th
Contact
Dr. Shannon Finck, Internship Program Director (sfinck1@gsu.edu)
Dr. Nick Sturm, Internship Program Director (nsturm@gsu.edu)