Information for Students:

Why should I participate in an internship?

  Internships provide valuable experience. 

  An internship can help you determine if your "dream job" is really the   
  "ideal job" for you.

  Internships are excellent for resume building.

  Internships allow you to network with professionals in your field.

  Graduates often acquire full-time employment with the company that 
  provided them with their internship.

How do I find an internship?

  Visit the site maintained by our Office of Career Services at
  http://www.shawnee.edu/off/car/internship.html

  The internet has a wealth of information concerning internship
  availability.  For some of the available sites, go to Current.html.

  Check with the department chair or a faculty member in your
  discipline.

  Take the initiative and contact an organization that hires employees in
  areas related to your major.

Can I use internship credit to meet my degree requirements?

  Yes. Degree programs vary in their treatment of internship credit. 
  Some programs require internships whereas others allow internship
  credit to be used for majors electives or general electives.  Contact a
  faculty member or other department representative to determine how
  internship credit can be applied to your degree requirements.

Can I earn academic credit if I have a paid internship?

  There is no college policy that prohibits you from receiving financial     
  compensation in addition to receiving credit for your internship work.
  However, some departments may have policies that prohibit you from
  getting paid for the experience if you are earning academic credit.
  Check with your departmental contacts to be sure.

How many hours will I have to work in order to receive credit for my internship?

  This will vary by department and will be dependent upon how many
  credit hours you are earning for your internship.  At the time that you
  register for an internship course, your faculty adviser, employment
  supervisor, and you should agree to the number of work hours per
  week and course credit hours for your internship.

Who do I contact in order to find out more about internships?

For general information concerning internships at Shawnee State,
contact Dr. Jeffrey Bauer at jbauer@shawnee.edu or 351-3421. 

For specific information about internships in your discipline, contact the
chairperson or a faculty member in your academic department.