Internships are available and often serve as stepping-stones to employment and entry into professional careers. Although internships are not required for graduation, they are encouraged. Students can earn up to three hours of internship credit towards their Biology degree by registering for either BIOL 461 (1 credit) or BIOL 463 (3 credits). Before registration in these courses can occur, an internship site must be established and an agreement form completed.
Students can set up an internship experience at a location of their choice (including in their home town) or they can apply to intern at one of the internship sites listed below in biomedical, conservation/ecology, and science education fields (click on the links to see internship options). Contact the internship coordinator to discuss your options and complete the necessary paperwork to start your internship:
Silvia Wozniak, Ph.D. (Internship Coordinator)
Office: Dalton 106
Phone: 803/323-2111 ext. 6435
e-mail: wozniaks@winthrop.edu
Watch the Center for Career Development and Internships's Internship Orientation Video for tips and guidelines for making the most out of your experience.
Annual Competition for Intern of the Year - To be considered, students must be currently enrolled at Winthrop University and have completed a for credit internship during the Spring, Summer, or Fall. Students must self-nominate by submitting a professional resume reflecting their internship and other experiences, an essay, and a recommendation from their internship employer. All the details are included on the attached flyer. Please encourage your students to take advantage of this opportunity and apply! Deadline for applications are due in March. The winner will receive $100 cash prize, be honored at the Student Life Awards Ceremony, and have their name inscribed on a plaque in the Center for Career Development and Internships Office.
