Internship Course

The Internship courses (ABUS 389, AGET 389, AGRI 389, ANSC 389, and PSSC 389) provide credit for industry experience. The objective of the internship program is to enhance the technical and professional capabilities of future production, service, and research employees.

The objective may be achieved through an internship program for undergraduate students, who will receive practical experience in a wide variety of agricultural science-related fields, i.e. production, service and research. The program may also serve to acquaint student interns with agricultural and conflicting lifestyles, norms, and values, while establishing valuable contacts in their chosen field. The internship may be spent in the private or public sector, but in either case, it should reflect a view of a wide cross-section of the business/agency. 

To find a variety of internship and entry-level positions that have been shared with the College of Agriculture, please visit Handshake, or check out the weekly email from the College of Agriculture Senator.

Internship Steps

1. Secure agricultural internship. 

2. Complete the Internship Application. Once completed, you and your employer will be contacted to sign the application and waiver. Unpaid internships require additional paperwork which will be sent to you and your employer.

Internship Application Deadlines

• Fall
  • Unpaid Internship: 3rd Monday in August
  • Paid Internship: 4th Monday in August
• Spring
  • Unpaid Internship: 2nd Monday in January
  • Paid Internship: 3rd Monday in January
• Summer
  • Unpaid Internship: 3rd Monday in May
  • Paid Internship: 4th Monday in May

3. Once the site is approved and a contract between the university and internship site is executed, the student will be enrolled in the course.

4. Complete required hours of relevant work experience tied to established student learning objectives.

5. Complete and submit required internship assignments per syllabus.

Internship Coordinators

• Fall Internship Coordinator:  Dr. Jacob Brimlow
• Spring Internship Coordinator: Dr. Christine Carroll