What is an internship?

An internship is the opportunity for students to receive real-world experience directly related to their major field of study.  In addition to the experience, an internship can enhance students' resumes and make them more likely to get interviews and/or jobs after they graduate. 

An internship lasts for 120 clock hours.  Internships are offered during the Fall, Spring, and both summer sessions.

How soon can I do an internship?

When you have AT LEAST  9 (nine) upper-level hours in your major.   These hours are over and above the core classes.   Dr. Roe prefers grad students have at least 15 graduate hours prior to doing an internship.

What's the process to get an internship?

It's best to begin early or mid-way the semester before you want to do your internship.  Make an appointment with Dr. Bevill and submit your application and resume.  While I will try to help you get an internship, they aren't guaranteed, of course.  You might also want to talk to the professors in your major because they often hear of potential internships. 

If you're interested in an internship in another city, you should go online and check out the internship opportunities with the businesses there.

Can I do an internship where I am currently working?

The short answer is no; students are not allowed to receive academic credit for a job they already have.

However, under certain circumstances, students may be approved to do internships where they are currently working.  For example, if you are a bank teller, and your bank is willing to let you intern in the trust department or HR department for the course of your internship, that may be permissible. 

Or, sometimes, internship sites want assistance on a special project, and this may be appropriate for an internship where you work.  If you have an opportunity to obtain experience directly related to your major at the place where you currently work--and it is NOT what you are currently doing--please contact Dr. Bevill to discuss this possibility further.

Your supervisor will have to complete the Intern Agreement form that will list the responsibilities/experiences you will have on your internship that are different from what you already do.

I already did an internship with a company.  Can I get internship credit for that?

No.  Internship credit is not given retroactively.  The only exception is if you did an internship for credit while attending another university; you may be able to transfer that credit.

Are internships paid?

This depends on the internship.  While you are free to choose to apply to only paid internships, you are limiting yourself when you do this.  Please read the information below before making your final decision.

Why should I want to do an internship?

Advantages of an Internship may include the following:

·         Real-world experience related to major--this often sets you apart from all of the other graduates without experience in their major field of study!

·         Academic credit--3 hours of upper-level College of Business credit!

·         Opportunity to meet/network with others in your professional area

·         Resume enhancement--often, potential employers choose to interview those with experience related to their majors rather than just general experience

·         Increased job prospects from where you are interning to those you might meet during your internship

·         Great learning experience!