URBAN & METROPOLITAN STUDIES
Internship
Internships are the bridge that link UMS students to the career world. By applying knowledge gained in the classroom to real world situations, students are able to gain a better understanding of the program content and be prepared to enter the career world with valuable professional experience. All students in the UMS program are required to do an internship for a minimum of 3 credits.
Internships can be in a broad range of fields of study, but advisor approval of the organization you wish to intern with is required to ensure that that it is conducive with the goals and expectations of the UMS program.
Past students in the UMS program have interned with a wide variety of organizations including:
- ASU Foundation
- Habitat for Humanity
- Phoenix Sister Cities
- State of Arizona
- City of Scottsdale
- City of Phoenix
- Maricopa Association of Governments
- Downtown Art Galleries
- Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Requirements
UMS students can receive 3 or 6 credits for their internship experience based on the number of hours they complete (or in process of completion).
3 credits requires 125 hours
6 credits requires 250 hours
In addition, students participating in the UMS internship program will be required to write a blog documenting and reflecting upon their experiences.
Action Steps
- Find an internship. For help in locating an internship go to Sun Devil Career Link http://students.asu.edu/career/sdcl. Internships opportunities are also posted on the UMS listserv (UMSINFO). View archived posts for UMSINFO.
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Fill out an organization affiliation form and return to advisor. [word] [pdf]
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Submit a letter from the organization you are interning with which outlines your responsibilities and hours.
- Enroll in URB 484.
- Create a blog.
Blogs
The UMS program currently has several students pursuing internships for credit. Follow the links below to see what interning is like for our students and inspiration for your potential internship.
Ashley A. (Habitat for Humanity)
Edward J. (COPP e-Learning)
Brynn M. (Local Initiatives Support Corporation)
Caitlyn M. (ASU Affordable Housing)
Brynna N. (Phoenix Sister Cities)
Juven R. (City of Phoenix Planning Office)
Robin S. (State of Arizona)
Christopher T. (ASU Foundation Real Estate & Development)
