A master’s degree in English offers advanced training in the skills needed to succeed
in positions in business, industry, entertainment, radio and television commentary,
and museum work.
Because English can lead to many different career paths, it is important to identify
an area of interest and plan to gain the right skills, experiences, and credentials
to enter that field. FGCU English MA students may arrange to receive credit for individual
academic projects through an Internship in a field related to the MA in English Degree.
The student is expected to engage in work that is supervised by an Internship Supervisor. The supervisor must have demonstrable expertise in the internship area.
Internships
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FAQs
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When may I complete an internship?
- You may complete an internship either during your second year of study, or during
your first year of study if special circumstances arise.
How many credits of internship can count toward my MA degree?
- 6 credits of ENG 6940 English Master’s Internship can count toward your degree.
How many hours of work do I have to do to earn each credit of internship?
- You must do 45 hours of work for each internship credit: 45 hours = 1 credit, 90 hours
= 2 credits, 135 hours = 3 credits.
What kinds of work qualify for internship credit?
- on campus work can include:
archival work at the FGCU library
completing projects for the Writing Center coordinator
editing Aquila or Eagle News
research with a faculty member
- off campus can include:
working with a non-profit organization or community group of your choice
editing for a community member who contacts the department
How do I register for an internship?
- You register for an internship by emailing the English MA Program Coordinator.
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Intern Responsibilities Include
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• Complete and sign the Internship Proposal Form (IPF), then attach to the IPF the
“Internship Schedule” and “Internship Assignments” documents.
• Acquire the signatures of the Internship Supervisor and English MA Program Coordinator
on the IPF.
• Complete all duties described in “Internship Schedule” and “Internship Assignments”
documents to receive credit for the internship.
• Send an email to the MA Coordinator to register the internship with the Office of
Internship and Co-operative Programs. In that email state 1) the intern’s name and
UIN number 2) the name of the employer/the sponsor of the internship 3) the name of
the internship supervisor 4) the email address of the internship supervisor.
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Internship Supervisor Responsibilities Include
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• Sign the Intern's Internship Schedule and Internship Proposal forms.
• Meet with the student regularly during the semester.
• Respond to any appropriate questions/requests made by the English MA Program Coordinator.
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Program Coordinator Responsibilities Include
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• Register MA student for ENG 6940 English Master’s Internship.
• Maintain regular communication with the Internship Supervisor and student.
• Submit a grade (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) at the end of the semester.
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Academic Requirements
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Internship Schedule: In order for a proposal to be accepted, the student must create a schedule of meetings
and responsibilities that match the requirement of 135 contact hours with the Internship
Supervisor. This schedule must be signed by the Student Intern and Internship Supervisor
and sent to the English MA Program Coordinator.
Internship Assignments: The student must complete written work relevant to the Internship and English literature
and culture. The parameters of the written work should be clearly described in the
Internship Assignments Sheet. The English MA Program Coordinator has final approval
on all aspects of these assignments.
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Internship Application Form
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Careers
A master’s degree in English prepares you for a number of career opportunities, many
of them outside of the education field. Find out about some surprising top job choices
for English majors here.
The information is from the web page Whatcanidowiththismajor.com provided by the Career Development Services at FGCU: