Freeing the Power of the Individual
Non-Profit Studies

Internships

"Making a Living While Making a Difference"

Each American Humanics student is required to complete a 300 hour internship with a local, state, or national nonprofit organization. This internship can be combined with the internship requirements for the student's major. Please contact Dr. Kinnell, 601.266.5339, ann.kinnell@usm.edu, or Dr. Covarrubias, 228.214.3260, jack.covarrrubias@usm.edu, for more information on setting up an internship.

If you are a nonprofit organization that has an internship opportunity, please contact Dr. Kinnell or Dr. Covarrubias.

Internship Opportunities

Next Gen Leaders Program – This program is a competitive internship program available through the national American Humanics Program. Students accepted into the program receive a $4,500 stipend for their 300 hour internship plus mentoring by a nonprofit professional. For more information about this program, check here.

The United Way of Southeast Mississippi Internship – This competitive internship provides a $3,000 stipend to a student to complete a 300 hour internship with the United Way of Southeast Mississippi. The deadline for applying for the 2009-2010 internship is August 19, 2009. Please contact Ann Marie Kinnell, 601.266.5339, ann.kinnell@usm.edu, for information about the application process.

Non-Profit Studies
http://www.usm.edu/nonprofitstudies/