Internships
It is recommended that all Surveying and Geomatics Sciences program students and Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) majors gain work experience with a survey or GIS firm as an intern before graduation. A senior project may be completed in place of an internship.
Student Benefits from Working as an Intern
- Gain valuable field experience, often with pay
- Receive better offers for positions upon graduation
- Receive course credit for each semester working as an intern
Help Provided to Find Internship Positions
- Companies interested in hiring students for internship positions visit weekly
- Internship positions sent to the department are posted for students to see
- Troy Career Services provides guidance on finding internship opportunities
Internship Requirements
Surveying and Geomatics Sciences Program Internships
Completion of two internship courses are an option. A student may choose to do a senior project or take the two classes below:
GEM 3395 Cooperative Work Experience I - The course provides students with experience working with an employer approved for the Cooperative Work Experience component of the Surveying and Geomatics Sciences Program. The student is expected to submit a written and oral report to the faculty member directing the project, detailing the work experience. Prerequisites: GEM 2220, 2.0 overall grade point average, and approval of the Geomatics Program Director.
GEM 4496 Cooperative Work Experience II - The student must be in residence at Troy University for a minimum of one semester after completion of GEM 3395 before leaving for cooperative work experience under GEM 4496. The student is expected to submit a written and oral report to the faculty member directing the project, detailing the work experience. Prerequisites: GEM 3395 and approval of the Geomatics Program Director.
Geographic Information Sciences Major Internship
Completion of one internship course is an option. A student may choose to do a senior project or take the class below:
GIS 4499 The course provides students with real work experience with an employer approved for the internship component of the GIS major. The student is expected to submit a written report and oral presentation to the faculty member directing the project, detailing the work experience. Prerequisite: GIS 3391