Earning Academic Credit for an Internship
DO I HAVE TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR MY INTERNSHIP?
No, you are not required by Emerson College to do an internship for credit. Some employers require that students receive credit for internships. Other employers are willing to employ a student as a voluntary intern, in which case, the student does not need to meet the college's requirements.
WHEN CAN I DO AN INTERNSHIP FOR CREDIT?
An undergraduate student with a 2.7 GPA and a minimum of 64 credits completed is academically eligible to take an internship for credit. Graduate student eligibility varies by department (see your course catalogue). Please attend an Internship Workshop to learn additional requirements (weekly hours, duration, etc) regarding eligibility for receiving credit. Meeting the eligibility requirements is just the first step—an internship opportunity must be approved by the Departmental Internship Coordinator in order to earn academic credit.
WHERE DO I BEGIN?
For all students who are completing an internship for credit anywhere other than Los Angeles, your first step is to attend an Internship Workshop through Career Services. This workshop, which reviews the process of finding and participating in an internship through Emerson College, is required of all students planning to do an internship for credit. You should attend this program the semester immediately BEFORE the semester in which you plan to take an internship for credit. A schedule of all workshops is available on eHire, eCampus, or by calling Career Services at 617-824-8586.
HOW DO I FIND AN INTERNSHIP?
Students are not placed in internships. It is your responsibility to find and secure your own opportunity. However, there are resources available to help you. A good place to start is Career Services's online database of internships and jobs—(eHire). Additional resources are available at Career Services.
WHEN/HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE INTERNSHIP CLASS?
If you wish to receive academic credit for an internship, you must enroll in one of the internship classes offered within your academic department. Please note that some of the internship courses have prerequisites—consult the Undergraduate Catalogue or Graduate Catalogue for details. Registration is similar to that for other classes. During your designated time within Registration Week, select the Internship Course in your department and major. You do not need to have an internship secured in order to register.
DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR MY INTERNSHIP?
If you are taking your internship for credit, you must pay tuition for the internship class just as you would with any other class. For costs and details, please contact the Registrar's Office.
