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Women's and Ethnic Studies (WEST)

Women's and Ethnic Studies (WEST)
Columbine Hall Room 1025F
1420 Austin bluffs pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 255-4553
(719) 255-4763

AT THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, COLORADO SPRINGS

For more information about the internship of the Women's Studies Programs and minors,

contact the WMST  Director Dr. Abby Ferber 719.255.4139

aferber@uccs.edu

Courses available
WMST 390 001 WOMENS STUDIES       INTERNSHIP            
INTERNSHIP: SMART-GIRL LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Credits: 2.0
We need undergraduate students interested in conducting a semester-long internship with Smart-Girl! If you would like to make a difference in the lives of girls in your community, this program is for you! For more information about UCCS's Smart-Girl Program, contact Rhonda Williams,(719) 255-4167; rwilliam@uccs.edu
WMST 366 001 WOMENS STUDIES       INTERNSHIP            
SERVICE & LEARNING
Credits: Min: 1.0 Max: 4.0
This course provides students the opportunity to put into practice the theoretical knowledge gained in WMST courses within the context of placements with community-based organizations that serve women and/or address issues of gender in Colorado Springs.  Prerequisite WMST 200 or WMST 201 or consent of instructor.  Meets with EST 366.  For more information please contact Tracy Crosby at crosbytc@gmail.com (719) 255-4117
Places you can intern

The following organizations have expressed an interest in intern placements from Women's and Ethnic Studies. If you are interested in conducting an internship at one of these sites, please contact the organization directly to find out more about their specific needs in order to determine if the organization is a good fit for you.

Leadership Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak Immigrant and Refugee
Collaborative

Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Families Initiative (SIRFI)

Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission

NAACP

Colorado Unity

Future Self

all of the minority chambers of commerce

Dressed for Success

TESSA

The Gay & Lesbian Foundation

Hillside Community Center , Artspace

Cinco de Mayo, Org (contact Carmen Abeyta)

Girl Scouts

Citizen's Project

9 to 5 National Association of Working Women

Planned Parenthood