What is an Academic Internship?
An academic internship is a high-impact learning experience that engages students in meaningful opportunities, integrating knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a business, non-profit, or government setting. A high-quality internship includes collaborative community partners that provide mentoring, to help students achieve personal and professional growth, and skill development to gain a competitive advantage in the global workforce.
Receiving Academic Credit for your Internship
You can receive academic credit for your internship by enrolling in a department or college level internship course. Course information and requirements are set by each department and/or college.
How to Find an Internship
Students should begin their search by contacting their department. Many departments provide lists of organizations where students can intern. Students can also access resources from the Career Center
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