We have a successful internship program that enables qualified students to gain credit and "real world experience" by working for private sector firms, local, state, or federal government agencies.

About Our Program

The internship program is designed to provide students seeking careers in the geosciences with professional work experience. It is generally expected that the student will have junior or senior standing. Internship opportunities are advertised within the department, but may also be initiated by the student. A written agreement between the student, field supervisor and a faculty supervisor will be formulated.

Students have completed internships at: 

  • Erie County Department of Environment and Planning 
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
  • U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service 
  • Ecology and Environment Inc.
  • URS Corporation
  • Buffalo Museum of Science
  • The Fresh Air Fund
  • Journey's End Refugee Services
  • Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehab Center
  • Steel Plant Museum

Internship Prerequisites

  • GEG 101 and 6 credit hours of geography or planning coursework at the upper-division level
  • Background of courses or experience within area of interest and department approval
  • Minimum cumulative and major GPA of 2.5
  • Practical work on an individual basis with a participating organization.
  • Requires department application and approval.
  • Minimum cumulative and major GPA of 2.5