How to Get an Internship
Internships can be identified in a variety of ways:
- Contacting faculty members or graduate students conducting research in an area in which you are interested. Most faculty will have websites providing information regarding their research.
- Visiting the Internship and Career Center (ICC) in 111 South Hall.
- Finding internships at facilities not affiliated with UC Davis.
- Participating Formal Animal Science Internships at the various animal science facilities. Descriptions of each of the facility internships and contact information.
- Reading the Animal Science Advising Center's weekly Newsletter for unique internship opportunities and ways to apply.
If you would like to receive units for an internship, you will need to fill out an Internship Agreement
- How to apply to receive units for your internship through the Department of Animal Science
- Internship Agreement
If you wish to have the internship noted on your transcript, you must fill out the Transcript Notation form through the Internship and Career Center.
Internship Applications
To apply for an internship, please email asac-internships@ucdavis.edu. All internship applications must be submitted by 5PM on the 10th day of instruction in the quarter you wish to participate in an internship.
Internships in Agricultural and Environmental Education
Are you looking for ways to get more hands on experience in agriculture, entomology, hydrology, education and more? There are many exciting opportunities for Agricultural and Environmental Education majors. Check out our Agricultural and Environmental Education Internships Handout for more information on how to get involved.
- Internship credit can be assigned under AED/ 92/192.
- One unit of credit will be assigned per 30 hours of work each quarter.
- Internships must be approved by Dr. Deanne Meyer, the Agricultural and Environmental Education Lead Faculty Advisor.
Animal Science Honors Thesis
- 194: Graded research in Animal Science. The student will work with a faculty mentor and choose to study in areas of Animal Behavior, Animal Genetics, Animal Nutrition, and Animal Biology. This internship is only worth 3 units.
- 194H A, B, C: Undergraduate Honors Thesis. Students that meet the requirements and are selected by the Honors Selection Committee, under the guidance of a faculty advisor will carry out a research project. Upon completion, the student will write a thesis and present their research at a public seminar. This internship is NOT on the Online Internship System. Please contact asac@ucdavis.edu for a paper application.
- ANS 194H Honors Thesis Packet