Internship opportunities through history classes
You may be able to do an internship for class credit or connect with a relevant opportunity for an internship through your coursework.
HIST 480 Internship in Public History (3 Credits)
Professional practice in museums, archives, preservation organizations and other agencies
involved in historical research, advocacy and preservation of historical resources
and history programming for public audiences.
HIST 692 Historic Preservation Field Experience – Charleston, S.C. (3 Credits)
On-site introduction to historic preservation including research, interpretation,
management and economics of preservation. Offered only in Charleston during summer
term for select undergraduates and graduate students.
For up-to-date course offerings and more, see the undergraduate bulletin.
HIST 692 Historic Preservation Field Experience – Charleston, S.C. (3 Credits)
On-site introduction to historic preservation including research, interpretation,
management, and economics of preservation. Offered only in Charleston during summer
term for select undergraduates and graduate students.
HIST 798 Internship in History (3 Credits)
The application of historical skills in a sponsoring historical or public agency.
An internship may be required for graduate students in the public history program. See bulletin for up-to-date course requirements and more.
MUSM 700 Administration and Management of Museums (3 Credits)
The history and purpose of museums are examined. The basic management functions of
museums and related cultural properties are considered.
MUSM 701 Exhibition Development (3 Credits)
Exhibition planning: research, writing, design, budgeting.
MUSM 702 Museum Internship (3-6 Credits)
This course is an internship in an AAM accredited museum. Students work under supervision
in a museum setting. Prerequisites: COLA 700 and COLA 701.
MUSM 703 Museum Management: Independent Study (3 Credits)
Independent study in museum practices. Prerequisites: COLA 700 and COLA 701.
MUSM 704 Collecting, Collections Management, and Curatorial Practice (3 Credits)
Professional practice in collections management and care. Legal requirements and ethics
of museum collecting. Curatorial collecting strategies and research.
Learn more about the Museum Management Certificate.
Internships make a difference in the community
Consider an internship with an outside organization, from local to national to international institutions. Your advisor and professors may be able to recommend an internship that aligns with your research and career goals.
Examples of internship organizations:
- Historic Columbia
- Columbia Museum of Art
- Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- American Association for State and Local History
- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
- National Council on Public History
- National Park Service
- The Smithsonian