Internships
Interning with SVS
Once you have received an internship, program majors can enroll in the appropriate SVS internship course to receive course credit:
- ARH VS 4980: Internship in Art History
- ART VS 3030: Internship in Art
- ARTGD VS 4490: Internship in graphic Design (coming Spring 2025)
- DST VS 4940: Internship in Digital Storytelling
- FILMS VS 4940: Internship in Film Studies
Requirements & Internship Hours
Requirements
You must currently be a declared major to enroll in the course. For instance, Digital Storytelling majors can receive credit for a qualifying internship under the course title DST VS 4940.
Internship Hours
You can earn 1-3 credit hours for any one internship based on the length of hours you complete for your internship.
40 hour internship= 1 credit
80 hour internship= 2 credits
120 hour internship= 3 credits
You may repeat the internship up to 6 credit hours.
Steps to Earn Credit
1. Identify a SVS faculty member to be your internship supervisor.
2. Complete the Online Internship Application.
3. Once your application has been received and approved, you will receive a course permission number. Use that number to register for the appropriate course in MyZou.
4. Check in with your SVS faculty mentor for an overview of course expectations.
5. Complete all course assignments available on Canvas.
Past SVS interns found internships in the following locations
The Special Collections and Rare Books Library, University of Missouri
SHSMO, Archive and Library Intern
SHSMO, Education Curriculum and Education Outreach Interns
Job Search Platforms
- Handshake
- Every student has a Handshake account.
- Activate yours and fill in your details to see job postings tailored to your specific interests.
- LinkedIn
- Connect with professionals and discover job opportunities on LinkedIn.
- Build your network and showcase your skills to potential employers.
- MU Career Center
- For more information and helpful job search guidance, visit the MU Career Center.
