The U.S.-Mexico Border internship (CCS 498) offers Chicana/o Studies majors and minors the opportunity to receive academic credit while learning and working in off-campus placements. These placements allow students to gain on-site experience in public or private institutions, agencies, or organizations engaged in U.S.-Mexico binational relations or border-related issues. The internship coordinator is the CCS department chair.

The course is 3 units and taken on a credit/no credit basis only. To be eligible to take the course, students must have upper division standing, taken CCS 355, the consent of the Chair, be able to work 10 hrs/wk, and attend four class meetings. The student must be enrolled in the course while conducting the internship.

The internship meets requirements for the United States-Mexico Border Studies certificate program. Students who enroll in CCS 498 are encouraged to work at least 10 hours per week for 15 weeks (150 hours), keep a journal of their activities and reflection, and write a paper under faculty supervision. Please be aware that most internships are not paid.

For more information, contact the undergraduate advisor.

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