Internship in Heritage Management

Course Description

This course provides graduate students with supervised, professional-level experience in heritage management through internships with museums, government agencies, cultural resource management firms, tribal organizations, or nonprofit institutions. Students apply theoretical and methodological training gained in the classroom to real-world settings, developing practical skills in areas such as collections care, compliance with heritage laws and regulations, community engagement, and project management. The internship is designed to bridge academic study and professional practice, allowing students to build networks, gain specialized expertise, and produce tangible work products (e.g., reports, management plans, or public outreach materials). Students are expected to complete a set number of hours at the internship site, maintain reflective journals, and submit a final report demonstrating their contributions and learning outcomes. Faculty oversight ensures alignment with graduate-level learning objectives and professional standards.

Code

ANTH 5285

Credits

3

Subject

ANTH

Programs That Include This Course

• Master's Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Management