GEOG: 491 - Professional Field Experience in Geography (Internships)

Internship Director for 2009-2010: Dr. Elmes

Professional Field Experience or internship uses the workplace as an extended classroom. As part of their training, students usually spend time during the semester or the summer months working at a public or private agency where they are supervised by experts in the areas of GIS, Remote Sensing, Economic Development and Planning.

Participation in Professional field experience is invaluable in today's competitive job market where work experience is considered an important credential. Professional field experience is recommended for majors in Geography with at least 45 total credit hours and 12 credit hours in Geography. For further information please contact Dr. Elmes.

What is the best way to find out about internship opportunities?

Beginning in Fall 2008, all information about internships will be sent to undergraduates directly via the listserve (geo-geogundergrads {at} listserv {dot} wvu {dot} edu). All announcements will also be posted on the major's blog (http://wvugeogblog.blogspot.com).

BM- 9/10/08.