To enroll in an internship, contact the department’s internship coordinator

listed on the back panel.

Founded in 1925 and located in Grand Junction, Colorado, Mesa State College is a comprehensive regional public higher education institution, o� ering programs at the master’s, bachelor’s, associate’s, and certi� cate levels.

At MSC, our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core, that support students’ interests and regional employment needs. MSC provides the tools to make the most of more than 7,200 students’ educational experiences and boasts three unique campuses catering to both commuter and residential students. MSC o� ers students on the Western Slope, throughout Colorado and across the country, some of the most a� ordable tuition and fees in Colorado, as well as a desirably low student-to-faculty ratio.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

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About the College

Internship CoordinatorsArt Suzie Garner 970.248.1444Business Robert Mayer 970.248.1728Biological Sciences Denise McKenney 970.248.1015Computer Science Anne Spalding 970.248.1014Criminal Justice John Reece 970.248.1541 Michael Delaney 970.248.1301Environmental Sciences Russ Walker 970.248.1162Health Sciences Kelly Co� n 970.248.1774Human Services Pat Verstraete 970.248.1874Kinesiology Gig Leadbetter 970.248.1194 Dick Bell 970.248.1365Mass Communications Byron Evers 970.248.1287Political Science Justin Gollob 970.248.1279Psychology (Counseling) Susan Becker 970.248.1085Spanish Andrew Gordon 970.248.1012

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Website:mesastate.edu/academics/internships.html

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StudentInternships

Why Internships?Internships are temporary positions with an employer that are designed to provide on-the-job training in your � eld of study. While an MSC student, you can earn academic credit by completing an internship and in many cases you are also paid for the work you do. By working in your chosen � eld while an undergraduate, you not only can deepen your understanding of material covered in the classroom, you can also gain a competitive edge in the job market after graduation.

Internships Held by Previous MSC StudentsAgency: Location:Bea Creative Limited London, UKBureau of Land Management Grand Junction, COColorado Division of Wildlife Grand Junction, CODenver Visitor & Convention Center Denver, CODenver Zoo Denver, CODepartment of Human Services Grand Junction, CODivision of Youth Services Grand Junction, COElegant Website Design Grand Junction, COEmpire Theatre Company Grand Junction, COFamily Health West Grand Junction, COGrand Junction Parks & Recreation Department Grand Junction, COGrand Junction Free Press Grand Junction, COGrand Junction Symphony Orchestra Grand Junction, COGrand Junction Visitor and Convention Bureau Grand Junction, COHome Loan State Bank Grand Junction, COHospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado Grand Junction, COJapanese Film Productions New York, NYJUCO World Series Grand Junction, COKAFM-FM Grand Junction, COKansas City Chiefs Kansas City, MOKCNC-TV Denver, COMGM Las Vegas, NVMTV New York, NYNeoco Design London, UKOregon Shakespeare Festival Ashland, ORPhoenix Firebirds Triple A Minor League Team Phoenix, AZRocky Mountain Athletic Conference Colorado Springs, CORocky Mountain Health Plans Grand Junction, COSpecial Olympics Grand Junction, COSt. Mary’s Hospital Grand Junction, COTwo Rivers Convention Center Grand Junction, COU.S. Forest Service Grand Junction, COUSA Olympic Training Center Colorado Springs, COUSA Today.com Washington, DCWestern Colorado Botanical Gardens Grand Junction, COWestern Colorado Center for the Arts Grand Junction, CO

The above list is a sample of agencies where MSC students have obtained internships. To register for an internship, contact the Internship Coordinator in the department of your major.

Gain valuable work experience while earning academic credit.

Enjoy work schedules that may be more fl exible than regular employment.

Make networking connections for future career opportunities.

Work and learn at local and nationwide businesses, government agencies

or non-profi t organizations.

Internship Opportunities at Mesa State CollegeInternship opportunities at MSC are varied and companies that o� er internship positions range from programs on campus and local employers, to nationally recognized businesses and government agencies. Because internships provide students with hands-on experience in their � eld of study, and allow students to apply classroom learning to real-world situations, some majors require that you complete an internship. Experience has shown that internships are not only valuable educational experiences, but that they also provide a solid base for future employment. Previous Mesa State College students are now working in jobs obtained directly as a result of their internship experience. Speci� c internship opportunities and requirements vary by department and major – check the department’s website and/or contact the department’s internship coordinator listed on the back panel for more information.

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