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Internships
Students work internships at organizations whose missions align with their individual professional and academic interests. The goal is to integrate students into the day to day operations of the organization and to help them leave at the end of the semester with tangible work products.
| Program | Internship Term | Work Hours Required | Recommended Hours/week (average) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester Program | Fall or Spring | 240 | 30+ |
| Summer Institutes | Summer | 120 | 20+ |
| Global Scholars | Summer | 240 | 30+ |
Internship organizations are based on individual student professional and academic interests and the Washington Center provides individualized, tailored support to students in their internship search. 100% of students who've participated in a program have gotten an internship!
Finding an Internship
The Study in D.C. programs with internship components have dedicated teams that work with students to find and secure internships that meet the student's academic and career interests.In your application for admission a program, you will indicate some organizations or types of organizations at which you would most want to work. The more specific you are in your application, the better. The program administrator(s) will identify organizations, advise on how to apply, and advocate on your behalf. Staff members will also work with you to shape your applications and resumes accordingly, and discuss application strategies.
The program administrator maintains a list of internships available to Program scholars. You will access these through TribeCareers. Here are other helpful internship application links:
- Career Center Guides to Cover Letter and Resume Writing
- Career Center Internship Search Resources
- to stay connected with our center, D.C.-area alumni and learn about upcoming opportunities.
Internships are not guaranteed or given through placement.
Internship Supervision
The program administrators work with each student's workplace supervisor to ensure a successful and productive experience for the student and the employer. Supervisors are required to complete a minimal amount of paperwork to show proof of internship and developmental feedback.
Grades & Credits
The Program administrators collaborate with students' internship supervisors to assemble a detailed evaluation of the students' work experiences for the semester. The internship course includes associated academic assignments, such as papers, journal responses, and/or class presentations reflecting on their internship experiences. The professor takes all of these components into account when he/she assigns final grades.
No matter at what internship organization students work, everyone enrolls in an internship course worth 3 or 6 credits hours, depending on the program the student is participating in.
However, students seeking departmental credit for the internship course instead, may request approval from the given department chair and then attain final confirmation with the Registrar. In this case, students may earn specified credits for the internship and thus have it count toward any departmental requirements.
Application and Interview Resources
Be sure to utilize the Cohen Career Center for assistance in creating and revising application materials, as well as preparing for a potential interview.