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University of Missouri

College of Arts and Science

School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

SLLC Internship Opportunities

Why Internships Matter

Internships let you apply language and cultural skills while exploring career options. They provide hands-on experience, build professional skills, and connect coursework to real-world work. SLLC encourages students to pursue internships in Columbia and beyond. 

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SLLC Internship Course: LG_LT_CT 4940

Internship in Intercultural Communication

Designed for students interested in global, multilingual, or multicultural careers, this course combines a supervised internship with career skill development. Internships may be completed in the U.S. or abroad. In this course, you will: 

  • Explore intercultural and international career paths 
  • Gain experience in diverse work environments 
  • Develop communication, teamwork, and cultural competence 
  • Build career readiness through resumes, interviews, and skills assessments 

Zero-credit option: LG_LT_CT 4945 is available for students completing a relevant internship without coursework. Permission from the SLLC Director of Undergraduate Studies is required. 

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ITAL 4945: Internship in Italian Studies

Part of Mizzou’s Sicily study abroad program, this course includes a 65-hour internship in Italy. Internships are tailored to academic interests and career goals. No prior Italian language study is required. 

Learn more and view sample internships:

English Teaching Assistantship in France (TAPIF)

TAPIF offers paid English teaching assistantships in public schools across France and its overseas departments. The program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. For more information see the TAPIF Webpage. 

Internship Possibilities and Community Partners

Students are responsible for securing their own internships. However, you don’t have to go it alone! You are strongly encouraged to meet with an internship coach in the A&S Career Development Office to explore internship and career development opportunities. The MU Career Center is another great resource; in addition to maintaining the MU Career Center Internships list, they can assist with cover letters, resumes, interviewing strategies, and much more.
 

Finally, the organizations below offer cross-cultural or language-focused opportunities: 

  • Adult Learning Center – Boone County (ELL classes) 
  • Asian Affairs Center (Conversation Partner Programs) 
  • Boone County History & Culture Center 
  • Cambio Center 
  • Centro Latino 
  • City of Refuge 
  • Columbia Public Schools (Adult ESL programs) 
  • La Petite École (French immersion school) 
  • Language Partner Program (Center for English Language Learning) 
  • LOVE Columbia 
  • Missouri International Trade & Investment Office (Jefferson City) 
  • Missouri State Historical Society 
  • Refuge and Immigration Services 
  • Regional Economic Development Inc. (Global Entrepreneurship) 
  • Second Chance 
  • Services for Independent Living 
  • The Language Tree (Spanish and French immersion) 
  • True/False Film Fest 
  • Unbound Book Festival