Types of Internships

Internships

Internships are a wonderful way to gain career-related experience while in college. An internship is an on-site work experience either directly related to your major or your career interest. In today’s highly competitive job market, a degree alone often is not enough to secure desired employment. Many employers are interested in graduates who possess hands-on, applicable work experience.

Internships at St. John’s: Academic Credit or Paid?
Many different types of internships are available, including paid, solely academic and unpaid (with or without credit). All of them offer a wonderful learning experience.

Academic Internships (Credit)
Internships offered for academic credit require the approval of your school or college’s academic department. Please view the academic internship contacts for more information for your college.

Paid Internships (Non-credit)
This type of internship is an opportunity for students (first year – senior) to integrate career-related experiences directly to their major field of study or career interest. Students gain valuable on-the-job work experience, develop new skills, apply knowledge gained from coursework, clarify career choices, and establish contacts and networks within an industry. The internships must emphasize intentional learning and be well-planned and structured by an on-site supervisor. The internship experience must contribute to the student’s personal and professional development through challenging work assignments.

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Academic Internships

Academic internships are done under the guidance and supervision of an appointed faculty member assigned within each particular major. Students participate in academic internships while they carry a full- or part-time student course load. Academic departments have specific guidelines and requirements that vary by major. The designated faculty member for the major determines if the internship opportunity meets the department’s requirements with regard to the terms and conditions concerning hours required to work, compensation, academic-based assignments and grading system.

Academic Internship Contact Information
Please visit the links below for each of the respective colleges: