An exploration into completing an internship for credit.

Welcome to Internship 101

• An internship site

• Be in good academic standing

• GPA: 2.0 or higher; DCOB students 2.5 or higher

• Have sophomore- senior standing, or departmental approval

• Completed internship hours <12

• A faculty sponsor with experience in the field of study.

What are the requirements?

There are 4 ways to find an internship.

• PHIN Connect

• Presidential Intern Network

• Intern Abroad

• Create your own internship

Now how do I find one?

Benefits

• Earn credits for school and satisfy Experiential Learning requirements.

• Make connections with practicing professionals.• Gain practical experience in the field.• Usually the student gets paid.• Learn whether or not you would like to pursue the profession.

Step 1: Finding Internship Opportunities

Introduction to PHIN Connect

https://ju-csm.symplicity.com/students/

Step 2: Securing an Internship Site

(Covered on October 8)

Step 3: Seeking Credit –

Introduction to the Internship

Resource Center

• Most competitive internships will be posted and filled the semester before the official start date

• Internship paperwork is due on or before the drop/add date for the semester of internship

• Faculty establish deadlines for your graded internship projects

Example: John wants to intern with JEA in the Summer of 2015.John needs to apply before JEA closes the internship position on

PHIN Connect-typically early in the spring semester. If John is hired as an intern-his paperwork is due before the drop/add date

for summer semester. He turns in his projects to his faculty advisor before the end of summer semester and receives a grade

for his internship in the summer of 2015.

What are the Deadlines?

Next Steps:1. Finding opportunities:

Attend Major Madness or a Fall Industry Networking Night;

Visit the CDC for Drop in hours

2. Secure a Site:Attend Internship Preparation on

October 8 from 12-1.Talk to your faculty advisor

3. Seek Credit: Attend Internship Preparation on

October 8 from 12-1.

Questions?