Internships
Internships are temporary employment opportunities that simulate a real job by requiring the intern to independently apply skills and knowledge in real-world workplaces. Students work with a professional who supervises their duties and reviews their performance like an actual employer.
Internship Guidelines:
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The student must have taken or be taking six credits in a related field of study.
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The student is responsible for securing her own internship.
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Students must complete the WITS Internship Application and be approved for her placement before registering for the course in Populi.
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The internship must have a start and end date within the semester dates.
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Students may earn a maximum of six credits through internships.
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Students may earn a maximum of three credits at each internship site.
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Students can take a maximum of three credits in work experience per semester.
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A maximum of three credits of work experience (Internship, Field Experience and/or Student Teaching) can be applied towards the major (work experience credits cannot be applied to a minor).
To ensure that a work experience is indeed an educational experience, an internship must meet the following criteria:
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The intern position cannot be routine work that the company would otherwise be hiring an employee to complete. Administrative work should not exceed 25% of the internship hours.
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The employer will provide exposure to multiple areas within the organization.
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The intern will have a supervisor to provide guidance, mentorship, and training throughout the semester.
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The supervisor may not be a direct family member.
Internship Credit Hours
Options for 1-credit, 2-credit or 3-credit internships are available.
CREDITS | TOTAL HOURS | HOURS PER WEEK FALL/SPRING | HOURS PER WEEK 8-WEEK SUMMER | HOURS PER WEEK 10-WEEK SUMMER |
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1 | 45 | 3.5 | 5.63 | 4.5 |
2 | 90 | 7.0 | 11.25 | 9.0 |
3 | 135 | 10.5 | 16.88 | 13.5 |
Applying for an Internship:
Students must secure internship placements on their own* and are required to apply for approval during the registration period before the start of each semester. To receive credit, the internship must be approved by WITS prior to its start, and academic credit is earned upon successful completion of course requirements.
Upon approval, students must register and pay for the appropriate internship course on Populi.
*If you need assistance with finding an internship, please contact Mrs. Shira Heideman at sheideman@wits.edu or 410-358-3144 x25. WITS does not guarantee providing placement for internships.
The application deadline is three weeks prior to the start of the semester in which you are planning to participate in the internship placement. Applications submitted past the deadline may be at risk of not being approved in time to meet registration deadlines.