This internship course provides students with a unique experiential learning opportunity in the sustainability industry, all while being guided and mentored by an instructor. In order to enroll in this course, student must secure their own internship site.
Explore the ins and outs of a specific sector of sustainability
Learn to think critically and creatively both independently and as part of a team
Gain invaluable experience in the real world
About this course:
The internship provides students with a unique experiential learning opportunity related to environmental sustainability. The internship site is selected by the eligible student from among a variety of related disciplines, allowing the student to create a distinctive independent learning experience. The purpose is to apply the material learned in formal Sustainability Certificate academic courses to a workplace setting, acquiring valuable job skills. Students gain hands-on experience by working on real industry problems/projects in the private or public sector or in a nonprofit organization. Students intern for a minimum of 120 working hours. Throughout the internship, students communicate and work alongside an Extension instructor who helps guide them through the process. Students are required to complete a final report of their experience once they complete the internship.
Prerequisites
Fifty percent of the program requirements (thus, three of the five courses) must be completed before taking the Internship course.
Elective course in Sustainability Certificate. Restricted course. Web enrollments automatically generate a "Permission to Enroll" request. Enrollment deadline: January 10, 2025.
Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to sustainability@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Contact Us
Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
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