Student Internships & Research

Student Research

Human Rights & History papers – ScholarWorks@Towson is part of the Maryland Shared Open Access Repository. This part of the larger collection showcases the scholarly and creative work of students in the Human Rights and History Minor.

Internships

Internships are an essential part of the Human Rights and History minor. Students seeking an internship may find one that suits their interests by searching online, in Handshake, or through advising.

For guidance in searching for your preferred internship, reach out to Amen Onuoha, Assistant Director for Liberal Arts Career Education in the Career Center. She can help with Handshake, cover letters, resumes, among other internship- and job-search issues.

Watch this video about one student’s internship experience:

Internship partners have included:

• Blue Water Baltimore
• United Stateless
• International Rescue Committee
• Baltimore Hunger Project

• Homes Not Borders

• TU Center for Student Diversity, Latine/x Student Development Program

• The Immigration Hub

Many more organizations have visited HIST 200, the Human Rights and History minor’s foundation course, to discuss their mission and internship prospects, including:

• Repair the World
• Maryland Center for History and Culture
• Maryland State Archives, Legacy of Slavery in Maryland Project
• Maryland Health Department, Minority Health and Health Disparities

• Arab American Institute

• TU Sustainability Office

Interested in an international internship?

Gain professional experience overseas by participating in the TU Global Internship Summer Program.  Opportunities are available in Australia, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and the UK. You can work with TU Study Abroad & Away to find a program, and attend a group advising session to learn more. Financial aid and scholarships are available.