Internships

Internship Overview

The RWS professional writing internship courses, RWS 509 and RWS 796B, provide students opportunities to put into practice concepts and principles focused on rhetoric and writing in a wide range of campus, community, and professional settings.

The internship requirement for majors involves students completing 120 hours working at an approved internship site of their choice, such as a campus or community organization, government agency, or business. In addition to the internship hours, students also complete several reflective writing assignments about their internship work and meet several times during the semester with their internship advisor. The internship course is a 3-unit Credit/No Credit course.

Planning the Internship

1. Assemble your prerequisites
   • Complete any RWS 506 (for undergrads) or RWS/796B (for grads) prerequisites.
   • Prepare your resume, cover letter, and writing samples.
   • Meet with an advisor or internship coordinator to review your internship application materials.
2. Identify placement opportunities
   
   • Check SDSU Career Center internship postings.
   • Develop your own contacts in your field of interest for future employment.
   • Consult with an advisor to ensure your internship site is approved and for assistance in your search.
3. Once you have found an internship site, enroll in RWS 506(Undergrad) /796B (Master’s) and contact the course instructor to ensure you have everything in place to complete your internship prior to the start of classes.
    

Contact

Kathryn Valentine
Associate Professor; Department Chair
Email: [email protected]