Guidelines
Internships are opportunities for students to gain skills, work experience, while earning academic credit. Below are the JHBC internship guidelines:
- Junior or senior B.A. Administration, B.S. Information Systems and Technology (IST) student, or graduate JHBC student
- Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA (unless otherwise specified)
- Seek internships that are relevant to the major or concentration
- Unpaid internships require course enrollment
- Students requiring CPT must have an internship as part of the degree requirements
- Seek department consent prior to enrolling in the internship course
- Enrollment in an internship course is optional, however, internship courses count as a concentration elective for most concentrations.
- Internships at current employers are only permitted for newly appointed positions
Instructions | Searching for Internships
Students are not placed in internships, the process is similar to a job search. Utilize online and campus resources to research and apply. When an internship is offered and accepted, proceed below to enrolling for credit.
Step 1 | Prepare a résumé.
- Students are encouraged to seek assistance in preparing a résumé before applying for internships. This is important, as a résumé is typically the first impression, and/or method for applying online.
- Assistance is available through one of the following methods:
- Contact the JBHC Internship Coordinator for résumé assistance - send an email with a résumé attached, or request an appointment
- Connect with the JBHC Professional Writing Office
- Connect with the Career Center
- Email Pamela Abell to schedule a one-on-one appointment
Step 2 | Research and Apply
Finding an internship is similar to a job search. Students must be active and apply often. Below are a few recommendations to guide the internship search.
- JHBC Website | Includes internships specifically for JHBC students
- LinkedIn | Utilize LinkedIn to follow companies and connect with recruiters, HR managers, and talent acquisition employees at organizations of interest. Students are welcomed and encourage to connect with the JHBC Internship Coordinator, as opportunities are shared on a regular basis - LinkedIn.
- Handshake | This is an option for students to review job and internship opportunities. Join Handshake my logging into MyCoyote - click the Handshake tile.
- Organization Websites | Locate organizations of interest and review websites for potential openings. Consider sending emails of interest to the HR Manager/Department.
- Google | Utilize Google to search for internships for concentrations in a particular area (e.g. "Management internships in San Bernardino, CA")
- Government Jobs | Search for government internships in a particular area
Step 3 | Enrollment Requirements - Review to Determine if Enrollment is Required
REQUIRED:
- Unpaid internships at for-profit companies
OPTIONAL:
- Unpaid internships at public agencies (e.g., City, County, Federal)
- Unpaid internships at non-profit organizations
- Paid internships at for-profit companies
Students enrolling for credit should follow the steps below. Internship enrollment must occur at the onset of the internship - credit for internships previously completed will not be approved.
Instructions | Enrolling in an Internship Course
After an internship is secured, students should begin completing the steps below.
- Internship courses require department consent - students cannot self-enroll.
- Students are successfully enrolled by the Internship Coordinator after items below are received and approved. ADMN 5753 is the designated undergraduate and graduate course for enrollment. In specific instances, ADMN 6753 may be utilized.
Please note: tuition and fees apply to all internship courses. Master's students should first verify the internship course counts towards program requirements prior to enrolling.
STEP | DESCRIPTION |
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| Students must review, sign and submit a CSUSB Liability Waiver. Email the completed Liability Waiver to the Internship Coordinator. | Promise not to sue, assumption of risk, and agreement to pay claims. |
| Students must meet with their internship supervisor to establish key goals and objectives, then submit the internship for enrollment via Google Forms. | Provides specific internship information, and established goals and objectives for the mid and final reflection reports. |
A signed CSUSB Learning Site Agreement (LSA) from the host employer is required for all unpaid, for-profit internships. Paid, for-profit internships will not require a LSA. Check with the Internship Coordinator for existing employer agreements; include site supervisor's email.* | Establishes responsibility between CSUSB and the internship host (employer).
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| Go to JHBC Internship FORMS website. |
Earning Internship Credit
Students seeking enrollment in an internship course must meet the following requirements by the end of the term to earn Credit (CR):
- Midterm report (typically due 7th week of the internship)
- Final report (typically due finals week)
- Timesheets verifying a minimum 150 hours have been completed (average 10-15 hours per week)
- Internship survey completed at the conclusion of the internship
Midterm and final report guidelines have been established, and are accessible via JHBC Internship Forms website.
Students enrolled in an internship course will submit reports and timesheets through Canvas during the term.
Failure to meet requirements of the internship course will result in a grade of NC (no credit) for the semester. Students needing additional time to complete an internship should contact the Internship Coordinator to discuss alternatives.
Below is a link that may be helpful to international students.