In the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) we embrace a well-rounded liberal arts education. That includes opportunities for students to deepen their knowledge through hands-on experience and apply what they're learning in class to the professional world. From funding scholarships to help students secure crucial internships to incorporating experiential elements in classes, our faculty and staff help students expand their studies and prepare for their futures.
Internships provide valuable experience and network-building opportunities to students across the College. Students who participate in internships gain relevant, vital skills to employ in their careers and can demonstrate advanced career readiness during their job search. Internships are an increasingly important part of preparing for life post-graduation.
Along with DU’s Career Center we are working to make internships more accessible to students across CAHSS. We recognize that unpaid internships can provide critical experience and networking, but many students cannot afford to spend several months working without pay. To help meet our students' needs, we award scholarships to students taking unpaid internships each year. These funds enable students to say ‘yes’ to a career-relevant opportunity they might otherwise miss out on.
Our efforts include:
Check out the articles below for stories of students whose internship experiences have made an impact on their career paths.
College life, especially spring quarter at DU, is difficult even in a normal year. This spring, students have also had to learn to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic while juggling school, home, and work responsibilities.
Jenna Cutler, a senior majoring in psychology, spent the summer working one-on-one with elementary school students in Ghana, Africa.
Community-engaged learning opportunities combine hands-on experience with real impact on our communities. Partnerships with local organizations allow students to apply their skills and connect their studies to real-life applications. From service-learning components in courses to capstone experiences, our students are improving lives in Denver and beyond, and building networks to carry into their lives post-graduation.
