Information
about Radford University English Major Interns
Why an internship?
Internships
can enhance your education with career-related work experience. They may
provide clarity in your career or educational goals by exposing you to the
professional work environment.
What do I need to
register for one?
You
will need to register for English 495 and may earn up to 12 hours of credit; an
internship can vary from small projects on a contract basis to a more formal
agreement with an employer to provide 10 hours of work per week. You should have junior or senior standing
and have at least a “B” average in your English courses. And, you must have
taken English 306, Preparation of Professional Papers, and preferably English
407, Technical Editing.
What can English major interns do?
They
can write clear and concise reports, proposals, letters, memos, newsletters,
news releases, public relations documents, promotional materials, manuals, web
sites, etc., and can also edit material written by others for consistency in
style and grammar. They are familiar
with most major word processing software, and some will have familiarity with
web and desktop publishing software.
All interns have at least a “B” average in their English courses and
will have taken technical and business writing courses.
What will an
intern’s services cost?
Nothing.
Unless the employer and the intern agree on another arrangement, the intern
will receive three (3) hours of academic credit (but may receive up to 12
hours) for 10 hours of work per week during a 15-week semester. A stipend is permissible if the employer
wishes to provide one.
How can I request
an intern?
Get
in touch with: