Internships and Independent Studies

Art history students are encouraged to do internships at New York area museums, galleries and auction houses.  To receive credit for internships, students must register for a two-point independent study with a professor who agrees to supervise.  At the professor’s discretion, students may fulfill the academic component of the independent study either (1) by writing a research paper, 15-20 pages in length, on a topic related to their duties as intern or (2) by keeping a diary of their internship experience, writing at least three pages per week, plus a five-page summary.  Students should ask the professor to suggest a reading list related to their work, and this reading should be incorporated into the paper or diary.  Students must also provide the professor with a letter from their supervisor at work, confirming their participation and performance.