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.