GEO 2700 Geography Internship

Experiential learning in a professional setting (e.g., public agency, private firm, non-profit organization) related to the student's major, designed to prepare students for careers in geography and geospatial-related fields. Students integrate academic knowledge with practical application. Ten hours per week per credit hour.

Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
Department: Geography
Repeatable Credit: Yes
Offered Online: Yes

Prereqs: GEO 2210 

Outcomes

  • Apply knowledge and skills gained through the Geography curriculum to professional settings outside the college.
  • Gain useful experience in a career field related to the student's studies.
  • Use geographic and geospatial tools and techniques, including GIS, to interpret and analyze spatial data.
  • Practice professional behaviors, including ethical decision-making, reliability, and collaboration.
  • Communicate effectively in a verbal, written, and visual formats.
  • Produce a professional-quality final product (e.g. report, presentation, portfolio) that synthesizes internship work and learning.
  • Reflect on the internship experience and critically connect experiential learning to coursework in Geography.

Credit Hours: 1 to 4

Co-Op Hours: 10