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All students pursuing a major in the Department of Interior Design and Fashion are required to complete a two-credit hour internship during the summer between their third and fourth years in the program.
Advance preparation for the internship experience begins in the third year when students enroll in the Pre-Internship Seminar Class, DSN 390. This one-credit course provides an opportunity for students to determine a focus for their internship and explore the possibilities for locations, sites, and firms. The location of the internship site can be selected by the student, but must be approved by the RU faculty member supervising the internship. Students develop a resume, write a cover letter, and role-play the interview process through which they will apply for an internship.
Students register officially for the Internship (two-credit hours) during the following summer term. The internship requires a minimum of 120 (interior design) or 200 (merchandising and fashion design) hours of work on-site in the field, during which the student submits weekly logs of tasks and experiences. Upon returning to campus in the fall, each student submits a paper detailing their experiences and gives a visual/oral presentation of the internship to faculty and students.
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