Internships
History majors have the benefit of pre-arranged local internship opportunities, which are available at the many libraries, museums and historic sites in the Richmond area. Recent internship sites have included:
- Richmond National Battlefield Park
- The Virginia Fire and Police Museum
- Republican Party of Virginia
- American Historical Foundation
- The Picture Collection at Library of Virginia
- The Valentine Richmond History Center
- "A Moment in Time" (radio program)
- Virginia Department of Historic Resources
- Virginia Baptist Historical Society
History students may gain academic credit of one-half or one unit through semester or summer internships and are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities or to propose their own individual programs. For information and application forms, students should contact us for more information.
Students who are interested in securing internships should contact the department's internship advisor or visit the Career Development Center for more information.
The Career Development Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Appointments
Students and alumni can schedule 30-minute consultations by calling (804) 289-8547. Same-day appointments are not available.
Walk-in Hours
Monday-Friday, 2-4 p.m.
Career Development Center
Mondays, 2-4 p.m.
Business School Atrium
Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m.
Modlin Center for the Arts
Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m.
Jepson School of Leadership Studies
Thursdays, 2-4 p.m.
Gottwald Science Center Atrium
