Geological and Environmental Sciences

Internship Policy

Internship Policy

Graduate students in Western Michigan University's Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences may earn 2–12 credits of GEOS 7120 while gaining practical, professional experience through an approved internship.

Requirements for Earning Internship Credit

  1. Identify a faculty supervisor. Arrange for a faculty member to supervise your internship, serve as the instructor of record for GEOS 7120, and assign your final grade.
  2. Complete the enrollment form. Obtain the Internship Enrollment Form, also available in the department office, and secure all required signatures.
  3. Confirm internship activities. Your faculty supervisor must communicate directly with your internship supervisor at the host organization to verify your planned activities.
  4. Submit a final report. At the conclusion of your internship, provide your faculty supervisor with a report summarizing your activities and what you learned.
  5. Complete the evaluation. Your faculty supervisor will contact your internship supervisor to verify your report and obtain feedback on your performance before assigning a final grade.