Internships

You may earn up to 12 academic credits, three of which can be counted toward an English major or minor.

The basic formula for assigning credit: each 7.5 hours per week for a 15-week semester earns 3 credits.

Talk to the Assistant Chair of Operations to discuss how your internship might apply in your major or minor.

Requirements for Credit

For internships to be translated into academic credit, you must fulfill the requirements and expectations of both the job-site supervisor and the Assistant Chair of Operations.

Expectations of the Intern

• Accept and complete internship assignments.
• Ask questions if any assignment isn’t clear.
• Be professional (dress appropriately, arrive on time, etc.).
• Cooperate with other staff.
• Use good judgment. If uncomfortable or faced with an ethical question, contact your faculty supervisor.
• Learn from your job-site supervisor’s suggestions and criticism.
• Take initiative.

Yes, of course this is an option. But we encourage you to take the time to fill out the paperwork so that the internship “counts” and doesn’t lengthen your time to completing your degree.

You can do an “internal internship” working as a TA for a Ball State professor or running a blog or social media for an academic department or program, for example.

You can do an “external internship” during the semester in Muncie or during the summer (in your hometown or elsewhere).

• Cardinal Career Link 
• Indiana INTERNnet
• our Facebook group, “Stars to Steer By: The Humanities Work”

Muncie

• Ball State University Daily News
• The Facing Project
• Minnetrista Cultural Center
• Muncie Children's Museum
• Muncie Star Press
• Warner Press

Indiana

• Children's Museum of Indianapolis
• Indiana Writers Center
• Rough Notes Company
• Sunrise Publications
• Wiley Publishing
• Indianapolis Monthly

Internships with Businesses and Organizations

• Academy of Model Aeronautics
• CMG Worldwide
• HarperCollins
• Ontario Systems
• Peachpit
• Penguin Group Inc.
• Student Conservation Association
• USA Today

Legislative Internships

• Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service
• Office of the Lieutenant Governor
• Senate Republicans
• Senate Democrats
• House Republicans
• House Democrats
• Governor's Public Service Summer Internship

Consider using the following script when calling or emailing your potential employer:

“Hello. My name is [name]. I am currently a [junior/senior/graduate student] at Ball State University pursuing a degree in English.

“I’m eager to gain professional experience in [professional writing/editing/marketing/communications] through our English internship program. I am familiar with [name of organization], and I believe that my classes have provided me with a set of skills that would make me an asset to your organization.

“I would be happy to send you information about our internships program that details your role in the partnership. You can also find the information on our website. I can be reached by phone at [number] or by e-mail at [e-mail address]. I’ve attached my resume. Thank you for your time.”