Museum Internship

Catalog description

Internships require students to work 125 hours in a public history institution, usually in the Pittsburgh area, under the direct supervision of a practicing public history professional. Students and internship directors complete an internship contract detailing the work to be done during the experience. At the end of the internship, internship directors attest to the student?s completion of the hourly requirement and to the fulfillment of the terms of the internship contract. Students write a short reflective essay on their internship experience and relate it to their career goals and preparation.