Internships are a great way to get meaningful experiences relevant to your major or career goals. Internships are also a way to make your résumé more competitive when applying to jobs after graduation. Check out the information below to learn more about internships and jobs you can pursue while a student at FAU.
Science Internship Course – IDS 3941
The College of Science partners with the FAU Career Center to offer the (1-3 credit) Science Internship Course. Requirements for this course are as follows: must be a junior or senior in class standing and have a 3.0 GPA or above.
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please schedule an appointment through Handshake with your Science Career Liaison: Kelly Nielsen, nielsenk@fau.edu. Internships lead to jobs and career readiness. You can also meet with the Science Career Liaison to discuss additional internship course options.
How to Set Up an Appointment
- Log in and claim your account in Handshake: fau.joinhandshake.com
- Click on “Career Center” in the top right corner
- Select “Appointments” from the drop-down menu
- Click on “Schedule a New Appointment” in the blue box on the left corner
- From here follow the prompts to choose an appointment category “Boca Raton campus - College Career Advisor”
- Then, select your appointment type
Examples of Companies that Provide Internships
- Archbold Biological Station
- BARWIS Methods
- Boca Raton Children’s Museum
- Broward County Parks
- DNA Lab Corp.
- Palm Beach Zoo
- Smithsonian Marine Station
- South Florida Water Management District
- USDA ARS Invasive Plant Research Lab