Internships in English Studies

Use the knowledge you gain from your academic career, in a hands-on professional setting. Internships are a great way to test your abilities, learn more about your career path, and build your resume! Go to www.collegecentral.com/kean to find an internship today!

Prerequisites: Open to English Studies majors and minors who have completed 75-course credits or permission of the Internship Adviser.

The English major offers opportunities for internships in publishing, professional writing, marketing, creative writing, blogging, content creating, and much more. Internships can be accessible through the Career Services database. You are also welcome to research and apply for one of your own. The internship must include a well-defined project that furthers a student’s professional and educational goals, while also addressing the needs of the respective institution.

Learn more about our in-house internship opportunities, by emailing us at english@kean.edu!

For career counseling services such as resume writing and internship interviewing, visit Kean University's Career Services website. All services are offered virtually by appointment. 

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Steps for Finding, Applying, and Registering for a Non-Credit Internship

Step 1: Find an internship: 

• Kean's Online Employment & Internship Portal lists numerous internship opportunities in every major.  
• You can also use other job board sites like indeed.com, internships.com, and linkedin.com. 

Step 2: Apply for your internship: 

• Apply on your own, or work with Career Services on your resume and application. 

Step 3: Register your internship: 

• Register your internship through Kean’s Online Employment & Internship Portal.  
• All internships must be reviewed and approved by Career Services.  

Steps for Finding, Applying, and Registering for an Internship for Credit 

Step 1: Find an internship: 

• Kean's Online Employment & Internship Portal lists numerous internship opportunities in every major.  
• You can also use other job board sites like indeed.com, internships.com, and linkedin.com. 

Step 2: Apply for your internship: 

• Apply on your own, or work with Career Services on your resume and application. 

Step 3: Register your internship: 

• Register your internship through Kean’s Online Employment & Internship Portal.  
• All internships must be reviewed and approved by Career Services and your Academic Department to determine if the criteria to receive credit has been met. 

* Note: Academic credit is not guaranteed, approval must be granted before the internship starts.  If your placement does not meet the criteria, you may be registered for a non-credit internship which will still appear on your Co-Curricular Transcript.

For general eligibility requirements, please visit the Career Services website. For major-specific requirements please contact your academic advisor.

Contact: 

Paul Casey
Assistant Director of Internships
Kean University Office of Career Services
pacasey@kean.edu
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