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?
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