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Internship Opportunities

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Gain practical experience through the History and Philosophy Internship Program!

Internship Opportunities are Available!

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Public History Graduate Student engaged in Digital Cartography

There's no better way to get hands-on experience than by working directly in the field!

Undergraduate students are required to have ninety (90) credits or more to participate in an internship course. Additionally, their GPA must be 3.0 or higher. To receive credit, students will enroll in HIS4940: Internship in History.

  • Starting in Fall 2026, all Undergraduate History Majors are required to complete one applied history course. HIS4940: Internship in History satisfies this requirement. 

Graduate students pursuing the Public History track may enroll in HIS6946: Public History Internship after completing the Graduate Methods sequence; however, exceptions can be made. 

For more information, please contact our Internship Coordinator, Ms. Joyce Southard, at jsouthard@uwf.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Undergraduate students must have completed ninety (90) credit hours and must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. HIS4940 provides variable credit hours, which affect the minimum required work hours. 

Graduate students must complete HIS5059: Graduate Methods I and HIS5063: Graduate Methods II. Students should anticipate working a minimum of 220 hours over the semester (~18 hours a week).

The Department of History and Philosophy is proud to host a variety of continuous internship programs, including:

  • The UWF Historic Trust
  • The Chappie James Museum
  • Fort Pickens and the National Seashore
  • The Pensacola Little Theatre
  • The West Florida Archives
  • and more!

If you are interested in any of these positions, or if you would like to discuss alternative possibilities, please reach out to Ms. Southard at jsouthard@uwf.edu. 

Coursework varies by section; however, most assignments will require the student to update the internship coordinator with a reflective blog post, including project updates and pictures. Additionally, supervisor evaluations will contribute to the student's grade. Coursework will culminate in a final reflective essay where students can discuss their experience, what they've learned, and how their internship may assist in their career development.