Internships
A Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography, Sustainability Studies, or Urban Studies provides marketable skills and broad viewpoints on environment and society that enables graduates to move beyond entry-level positions. Graduates from the Department are prepared for a variety of occupational settings including all levels of government, non-profits and the private sector.
Students are urged to familiarize themselves with campus career resources such as Liberal Arts Career Services and Texas Career Engagement. We strongly recommend that all students sign up for Handshake, the LACS career management system. UT's Office of Sustainability also has an exceptional career development online resource. The Department of Geography and the Environment also offers the opportunity to receive academic credit for internship courses (URB 360 or SUS 379L) that combine an internship and coursework.
Below are examples of organizations that have hosted internships completed by majors in Geography, Sustainability Studies, and Urban Studies. Students have been able to utilize academic knowledge and skills in a wide variety of work environments. The list below is not all-inclusive, but highlights the variety of work available to our majors.
There are numerous ways to get hands-on experience with Geography and Sustainability on campus. For example, check out these initiatives: The Office of Sustainability, Division of Housing and Food Service, Landscape Services, and UT Athletics.
NON-PROFITS
El Camino Real de los Tejas Historic Trail Association
The Sierra Club – Lone Star Chapter
Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA)
Texas Campaign for the Environment
Bat Conservation International
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Texas General Land Office (GLO)
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
City of Austin Office of Sustainability
City of Austin Planning and Zoning
Texas Archaeological Research Lab
Texas Department of Transportation
Lower Colorado River Authority
Texas Natural Resources Information System
BUSINESS
GeoSearch Environmental Consultants
Apex Consulting (Apple Inc)
