Internship Requirements by Major
Traditional Internship Model
Students in programs of study that follow a traditional internship model complete 45 hours of work for their internship site per credit. All majors that require a traditional internship consist of 135 hours working for their internship site for 3 credits with no classroom time. Internships can be completed during the Fall, Spring, Winter, and Summer intersession.
Practicum Internship Model
Students in a program of study that follows a practicum internship model have a classroom component in addition to site hours. Students in a practicum internship will complete 120 hours at their internship site with 15 hours of classroom time. Students apart of a practicum model have different approval processes. For specifics on practicum, registration click HERE.
To view a list of programs that require an internship or allow internship for credit view below. Majors that follow a practicum model will be indicated in the chart.
| Majors: Required Internship | Majors: Elective Credit Internship (optional) |
| Accounting | American Studies |
| Aquaculture & Aquarium Science *Also can do AQS 450, AQS 452 or AQS 320 | Anthropology+Sociology |
| Arts Management (minor) | Applied Mathematics |
| Communication & Media Studies * Also can do Senior Thesis Capstone as requirement | Biochemistry |
| Creative Writing * Also can do CW-450 or CW-451 | Biology |
| Cybersecurity & Networking (practicum model) | Cultural Studies |
| Web Development | Business Law (3 + 3) |
| Educational Studies (practicum model – not through CCPD) | Chemistry |
| Graphic Design * Also can do DSGN:429 Citizen Designer | Computer Science |
| International Business | Criminal Justice (practicum model) |
| Journalism | Dance/Performance |
| Legal Studies (practicum model) | Economics |
| Legal Studies and Law (3 + 3) (practicum model) | English Literature |
| Management | Environmental Science |
| Security Assurance Studies (practicum model) | Finance |
| Psychology (practicum model) | Foreign Language |
| Public Health (practicum model) | Forensic Science (practicum model) |
| Public Relations | History |
| Visual Arts (BFA only) | International Relations |
| Sports Studies | Marine Biology |
| Marketing | |
| Mathematics | |
| Music | |
| Performing Arts | |
| Philosophy | |
| Political Science | |
| Theatre | |
| Visual Arts (B.A.) | |
| Writing (minor) |
Be sure to check with your Academic Advisor surrounding your internship requirements and the right time to complete your internship that works with your schedule.
