WSC Internship Program
The WSC Internship Program is a credit-bearing program providing undergraduate students with the opportunity to integrate career-related work experience with classroom learning. These internships offer invaluable opportunities for hands-on experience and career growth. Work experiences occur in positions relevant to a student’s major. Internships require a minimum of 45-50 work hours for each 1 hour of credit.
- Research shows that students who engage in an internship in their field significantly boost their chances of securing full-time employment post-graduation.
- Statistics show that interns have an 85% increased chance of finding a job compared to those who don’t.
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To receive academic credit for an internship, a student must:
- Have completed 24 credit hours prior to their credit-bearing internship
- Have a minimum 2.0 GPA and/or meet eligibility requirements per their department
Academic departments may have additional eligibility requirements. See your academic advisor for more details.
Internship guidelines
- Students may apply for 1-12 credit hours or for transcript notation. The approval of and the amount of credit given for each internship is determined by the academic advisor and/or the department chair.
- Before students register their internship, they need to meet with their faculty advisor to determine how many credits and what course number they are to enroll in. Then, students need to contact Career Services to receive internship registration instructions to get enrolled.
- Credits can apply towards the student’s program of study, general electives, or may be substituted for a class pending advisor or department chair’s approval. Students should consult with their advisor to make this decision before enrolling.
- The level and number of credits will be determined by the advisor or department chair and will be listed as course number 297, 397, 497, or TN. At the 297 and 397 level, a grade of Satisfactory (S) will be awarded to students who successfully complete their internship.
- No credit (NC) will be given if the program requirements are not fulfilled, such as missing assignments or not meeting the work hour requirement. Students enrolled in 497 will receive a letter grade from their advisor or department chair.
- The student must work a minimum of 50 work hours per credit hour. Students may work more hours than required, but no additional credit will be given.
- Credit hours will be billed through Student Financial Services. If a student enrolls after the drop/add deadline posted on the academic calendar, students are responsible for paying their student account in full the same day they enroll. There is no charge for completing a transcript notation internship.
If you have questions regarding the program or process, please contact the Internship Coordinator at [email protected] or 402-375-7425.