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ART 492: Internship

2 - 6 credits

Students will gain substantive, practical experience in specific areas related to art and design education, graphic design, studio art, and/or art history in various private, public, and non-profit organizations both here and abroad. Through engagement in the field with professionals, students will put into practice and synthesize learning related to their discipline.

Learning Goals

1. Cognitive complexity – Students will take in information and see the connections amongst their major/minor, related to their internship placement and apply critical thinking, intellectual flexibility, and reflective judgment2. Knowledge acquisition and application –Students will take the learning from their internship placement and apply it to their majors. 3. Humanitarianism – Students will have the ability to understand and appreciate diversity in humanity and be sensitive to the needs of others. 4. Interpersonal and intrapersonal competence –Students will show increased self-confidence, identity, and a sense of civic responsibility.5. Practical competence – Students will gain an awareness of possible careers related to their major, learn steps to facilitate a successful transition from student to professional and develop resiliency.

Sections Offered: Fall 2026

Sections Offered: Summer 2026

Sections Offered: Spring 2026