Internships

Undergraduate Students in the School of Human Ecology have the opportunity to explore their chosen major in a deeper context through our internship program. Through partnerships with local businesses and agencies, students gain marketable work experience while contributing to their community and the mission of the School of Human Ecology. Internships are offered to upperclassmen in the fall, spring, and summer terms for varying amounts of university credit.

General Internship Guidelines

When can I take an internship for credit?

Internships can be taken for credit during any semester: Fall, Spring or Summer sessions. As a reminder, if you take an internship during the summer, it is just like taking a class and you will have to pay summer session tuition.

How many hours of internship work do I need?

Consumer Science = 60 hours per credit (up to 8 credits possible, maximum of 4 per semester; not required)
Human Development & Family Studies = 50 hours per credit (3 credits required, up to 6 credits possible)
Interior Design = 200 hours required (3 credits required; 80 hours for the first credit, 60 hours per additional credits; up to 8 credits)
TAD = 60 hours per credit (3 credits required for Madison option, not required for NY option)
Inter-HE = 8 credits required (300 hours)

Policies

Internship class is offered ONLY to the students in SoHE in good academic standing and who have reached junior or senior level.
Internship credits are not given retroactively for work that has been previously completed.

How do I register for an internship?

Complete Internship Set-Up Steps.

For more information on individual internship programs:

Consumer Science Internship Program
Design Studies Internship Program
Human Development & Family Studies Internship Program

Interdisciplinary Studies Internship Program
Retailing Internship Program

Resume Samples for SoHE Majors

Cover Letter samples for SoHE majors

In the news:

"Even unpaid internships can pay off," Chicago Tribune

"College Grads Face Volatile Job Market," Channel 300

"Who Will You Be This Summer?," New York Times

"Internship can pay off, even if it's unpaid," Wisconsin State Journal

"Internships Give you a Competitive Advantage," Young Money

For more Information regarding internships, contact our Internship Coordinators:

Anna Bahvala

Internship Coordinator for Consumer Science; Family, Consumer & Community Education; Human Development & Family Studies; Interior Design; and Textile & Apparel Design

Human Ecology Building, Room 135

1300 Linden Drive

Madison, WI 53706

608.265.6467

bahvala@wisc.edu

Mary Braucht

Internship Coordinator for Retailing

Human Ecology Building, Room 134B

1300 Linden Drive

Madison, WI 53706

608.265.3572

braucht@wisc.edu