Consumer Science & Retailing Internship Programs
The Consumer Science Department encourages all students to consider working at an internship at some point in their studies. An internship offers “real world” experience, and combined with classroom preparation, it makes students outstanding candidates for jobs upon graduation. Internships can assist students in their future careers by providing experience, networking opportunities, and insight into jobs in their field. Each internship position gives the student professional work experience utilizing skills and abilities that are transferable to any professional work environment.
Consumer Science Interns work in a variety of fields. There are many positions with consumer advocacy; jobs in marketing, advertising, and sales; product development; financial planning and financial counseling. Students work for state government, businesses, non-profit organizations and trade associations.
Consumer Science majors in both the Consumer Affairs and Personal Finance concentration may elect CS 601 credits as an option to fulfilling certain degree requirements. A student may earn up to 8 credits while enrolled over several semesters.
Per policies/procedures governing the CS Internship Program, it is important to note the following:
- An internship is highly recommended, but CS 601 credits are not required.
- CS 601 credits are not given retroactively for work that has been previously completed.
Internship Syllabus Fall 2006
Consumer Science Internship Handbook doc--394kb 
Consumer Science Internship Application doc--42kb
For more information regarding the Consumer Science Internship Program, contact the Internship Coordinator:
Anna Bahvala
Human Ecology Building, Room 135
1300 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
608.265.6467
bahvala@wisc.edu