All Education Studies majors are highly encouraged, but not required, to participate in an internship. Through internships you learn foundational skills necessary to succeed in an education-related job, you gain networking opportunities, and benefit from mentorship. The Education Studies Internship class (EDST-UE 1605) was designed to provide students academic credit for internships in sites related to education.
Course Qualifications
Students must be a sophomore, junior or senior, in good academic standing (minimum GPA of 2.0). However, students with a GPA lower than 3.0 should consult with their advisor to discuss their workload and the appropriateness of this course. In some cases, the program may not permit a student to register if there are academic concerns. Lastly, students requesting permission to take this course must already have secured or are in the process of finding an internship placement.
Additional qualifications for international students:
- You are only allowed to count EDST-UE 1605 in your restricted electives. Plan early and leave room to be eligible for the class. Speak with your advisor if you are unsure if you have met this requirement.
- You will need to contact the Office of Global Services and apply for Curricular Practical Training authorization (CPT). Failure to receive CPT authorization will prevent you from participating in the internship.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Participating in an internship for course credit is an academic undertaking in which students integrate academic theory with practical experience. Assignments are designed for you to engage in critical thinking about your experience working in various education-related capacities, to think analytically about the work of your internship site, and build a portfolio of useful job-related documents. Specifically, the goals for the internship and the accompanying course are for you to:
- Acquire valuable experience and exposure to real-world issues in careers in the field of education.
- Develop, practice and receive feedback on basic professional skills identified as especially important by employers.
- Assemble a portfolio of materials (e.g. biography, online profile, resume) useful for future job search.
- Develop networking relationships and gain exposure to different roles and professional opportunities within the education field.
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You are eligible to take EDST-UE 1605 for 2 or 4 credits which will count towards your restricted electives requirement in our major. You are allowed to retake the class and earn up to 6 credits (if space in your restricted electives requirement is available).
Credit to Hours Worked Ratio:
2 credits = 90 hours worked (minimum, not maximum)
4 credits = 180 hours worked (minimum, not maximum)
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Remote positions are only allowed for organizations that are headquartered in the United States.
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Here are some examples of organizations you may want to consider for your internship search:
NYU Office of Global Programs
Institute for International Education
Abbey Road Programs
US Department of State
Global Nomads Group
Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network
Teach for America
Center for an Urban Future
Catholic Relief Services
World Food Programme
United Nations Volunteers
UNESCO
Brookings Institute
Center for Education Reform
NYC Department of Education
Sesame Street Workshop
French Heritage Language Program
Korean Cultural Services
Ford Foundation
Ashoka