English Internship Program

Qualifications for Internships

Students must be enrolled one of the Department of English programs as English majors, English minors, Writing minors, or participants in the Certificate for Public, Technical and Workplace Writing. English majors must be undergraduates with 90 completed credit hours and a 3.0 GPA or graduates with first semester completed and a 3.0 GPA. Certificate and minors students must also have 90 completed credit hours and a 3.0 GPA in the minor or certificate courses.

Don’t wait! Applications are due by first week of registration for upcoming semesters. Contact ras@uwf.edu for application and more.

If you are interested in becoming a Community Partner site with your program you can find information at our Community Partners page.

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Internship program monthly blog

One of the requirements of getting a Public, Technical, and Workplace Writing Certification at The University of West Florida is completing an internship. Internships are a great way to get an idea of the job field you are looking to enter. But for this specific certification, an internship is an integral part of being successful.

Growing Your Authority and Credibility

One of the main reasons students enter internships is to gain experience in their career field of interest. This holds true for Public, Technical, and Workplace Writing internships where you gain experience that will grow your authority and credibility for entering the workforce. In the writing field, that is everything. It is who you are.

To read more of this article and see the blog archive, go to our Writing Internship blog.

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Why Intern?

Internships are where classroom learning meets the real world. As students of language, writing, and literature, we spend a lot of time analyzing texts, crafting arguments, and learning how to communicate. These are skills that really matter out there. An internship gives you the chance to put those talents to work in a professional setting, while also figuring out what kind of career you might want to pursue.

Here's what an internship experience gives you:

● Real experience you can put on your resume

● A stronger sense of what kind of work you enjoy (or don’t!)

● Writing samples and recommendations for jobs or grad school

● Connections with people in your field

● A boost in confidence—professionally and personally

Some internships also count for academic credit and can be used as your capstone, which is a nice win-win. One intern, Gregory Riley, summed it up best:

“I have gained a belief that I can succeed in my professional endeavors. I have also found confidence in my academic training and believe that I do possess the skills necessary to succeed.”

Basically, an internship gives you a head start—and reminds you that what you’re learning actually matters.

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In-person vs. Remote Internships: Which one is best for you?

A great benefit of the UWF internship program is the options available to you. Whether you are a freshman in college and want an in-person internship that can help you develop a sense of workplace culture or a working mom that requires a flexible, remote internship that can fit a busy life, there are options for you.

Student Successes: Teddy Siren

Teddy Siren is a great example of the success and flexibility that can come from a UWF English internship. At the time of his internship, he was a grad student whose thesis was focused on writing-as-healing, specifically where Veterans and trauma is concerned. Teddy had the unique experience of creating his own internship with the UWF Military Veterans Resource Center (MVRC).

Internships & Public Writing Certificate

One of the requirements of getting a Public, Technical, and Workplace Writing Certification at The University of West Florida is completing an internship. Internships are a great way to get an idea of the job field you are looking to enter. But for this specific certification, it is an integral part of being successful.

Steps to set up your internship

1. Complete the internship application available by emailing ras@uwf.edu.
2. Meet with Department of English intern coordinator.
3. Interview with on-site internship supervisor.
4. Complete Internship Syllabus with on-site supervisor.