Students' FAQs about Wichita HIREs
If the question you have isn't answered below, contact your academic advisor for more details.
Undergraduates who are studying art history, cultural anthropology, communication studies, English language and literature, history, linguistics, modern and classical languages and literatures, musicology, philosophy, religion, theatre, and qualitative sociology are eligible. Students in interdisciplinary field majors with an emphasis in one of these areas, including the minor in women’s, ethnicity and intersectional studies, are also eligible.
Preference may be given to certain fields depending on the needs of the employer.
Internships are excellent opportunities for you to hone crucial, durable skills, and to enhance your employment edge by showing related work experience.
Yes. These internships pay $15/hour for 10 or more hours a week.
Yes. You can have a gap between semesters, or pursue a different placement for another semester. Continuous placement is at the discretion of the employer.
Internship course credit is required for all participants, but you can enroll in LAS 481 for 0-3 credits depending on your program needs. The 0-credit class is free and the others will follow the regular credit hour fee schedule.
Fall and spring interships will be 10-15 hours/week for 15 weeks. Summer internships will be 10-15 hours/week for 10 weeks.
No. However, you need to follow all policies or laws that relate to you as a non-citizen. Positions are open to F1 visa holders. You will be an employee of Wichita State University.
Internships will be added as they are developed, so be sure to check Shocker Central regularly.
Please send an email to wichitahires@wichita.edu. We'll get back with you shortly.