International Internships
Getting Started
- Seek out an international internship program. (Explore programs below.)
- Contact the Liberal Arts Advisement & Careers for help finding a suitable internship opportunity.
Receiving Academic Credit
Apply for academic credit—BEFORE you begin your internship. (Credit will not be given retroactively.)
- Only programs that have already been coordinated with the BYU Kennedy Center are eligible for academic credit.
- In order to receive academic credit, your application must be approved by the internship coordinator.
- In order for an internship experience to qualify for academic credit, you must work at least 42 hours per credit hour and for no less than 8 weeks.
- No more than 3.00 credit hours can be applied toward Spanish and Portuguese majors and minors.
- After completing the application, you will be enrolled in the corresponding course.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS RELEVANT TO OUR DEPARTMENT
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Spain Internship
Develop skills in fields such as museum curation, education, translation and interpretation, design, international relations, and public administration.
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Brazil Internships
Acquire professional skills by participating in a unique cultural and educational internship catered to your interests and major.
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Spain Internship: Language and Culture Assistant
Work hand in hand with K–12 students in Madrid and the surrounding areas.
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Portugal SiPN
Develop proficiencies by participating in a one-of-a-kind professional and cultural experience through the Study in Portugal Network.
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Spanish Translation Internship: Real Oviedo
This internship places interns in the offices and foundation of a club member of La Liga (recently promoted to First Division).
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Internship Secretary
For questions regarding internships, contact Seth Sherman – Internship Secretary.
3190 JFSB – (801) 422-5367 – spanport_internship@byu.edu
3190 JFSB – (801) 422-5367 – spanport_internship@byu.edu
Internship Coordinator
Specific questions can also be sent to Dr. Scott Alvord – Internship Coordinator.
3162 JFSB – salvord@byu.edu – Schedule an appointment
3162 JFSB – salvord@byu.edu – Schedule an appointment