ENG 495 - Internship

3 Cr. Hrs.

The internship provides 150 hours of hands-on experience for the student who is interested in a career in writing, publishing, business, industry, government, or nonprofit service. Students must apply for the internship during the semester previous to the intended internship experience. Student interns work on average ten hours per week under the supervision of a professional in the Anderson/Greenville area or outside that area during the summer and with special permission.

Prerequisite(s): English major or minor (Literature or Creative Writing), 18 hours of English credit in addition to ENG 102, approval of internship coordinator or department chair, and junior or senior standing. With special permission, Creative Writing majors may substitute the internship for ENG 490, Seminar in Writing.