Internships
Interdisciplinary Studies 3991A/B/Y
INTERNSHIP IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
A 4-month summer placement with an organization of interest (this may be in government, nonprofit, private sector, etc.) to provide a practical learning experience.
Prerequisite(s): Applicants must have an average of at least 70% and be enrolled in an Honours Specialization, Specialization or Major module in the Social Sciences. Students must currently be in 2nd or 3rd year and entering 3rd or 4th year after the summer.
Tuition: Tuition fee for a 0.5 credit course will apply, plus an internship fee of $125.00.
Additional Information: The internship provides you with 0.5 course credits as well as valuable workplace experience, work-integrated learning, and an opportunity to expand your professional network. This is a pass/fail course - a mid-point check-in (prompted reflection exercise) and a final reflective paper (1800 words) are required.
Notes: International students should consult academic counselling about their eligibility. Students may not take any additional academic courses while completing the summer internship.
Contact: Jenny Richmond-Bravo, Experiential Learning Coordinator. Jenny.richmond-bravo@kings.uwo.ca
Applications will be received and reviewed between January-March each year for the following summer
Interdisciplinary Studies 3992A/B/Y
INTERNSHIP IN THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
A 4-month summer placement with an organization of interest (this may be in government, nonprofit, private sector, etc.) to provide a practical learning experience.
Prerequisite(s): Applicants must have an average of at least 70% and be enrolled in an Honours Specialization, Specialization or Major module in the Social Sciences. Students must currently be in 2nd or 3rd year and entering 3rd or 4th year after the summer.
Tuition: Tuition fee for a 0.5 credit course will apply, plus an internship fee of $125.00.
Additional Information: The internship provides you with 0.5 course credits as well as valuable workplace experience, work-integrated learning, and an opportunity to expand your professional network. This is a pass/fail course - a mid-point check-in (prompted reflection exercise) and a final reflective paper (1800 words) are required.
Notes: International students should consult academic counselling about their eligibility. Students may not take any additional academic courses while completing the summer internship.
Contact: Jenny Richmond-Bravo, Experiential Learning Coordinator. Jenny.richmond-bravo@kings.uwo.ca
Applications will be received and reviewed between January-March each year for the following summer
MOS 3490/3491/3492
INTERNSHIP IN MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES
Preparatory workshops and an 8-month/9 to 12-month/13 to 16-month industry placement to acquire practical professional learning experience. The course will be taught as a series of workshops throughout the year.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 2257, completion of 2nd year of BMOS Program with a minimum average of 70%, and participation in Preparation and Training Workshops.
Additional Information: Following the industry placement, interns must complete a written report and oral presentation on work undertaken during the internship.
Notes: This is a non-credit, Pass/Fail course. This internship course is not currently open to international students. This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program.
Contact: Lydia Li, Program Manger. Lydia.li@kings.uwo.ca
Please note: King's promotes paid internship opportunities for students. For employers facing financial barriers to offering paid internships, there are some government subsidies available to help with the cost of paying interns. For more information on these subsidies please visit http://www.hirewesternu.ca/hire_western_talent/recruiting_at_western/wage_subsidy_information.html.