Internships for Academic Credit

• All majors offer internships for academic credit.
• Academic internships are required for BUS (major and minor), DIG, MDS and PSC majors.
• Internship courses are offered for 0-4 credits, depending on the major.
• Each credit will require 45 hours of work at the internship site (except for 0-credits):
  • 0 credit = 30 hours
  • 1 credit = 45 hours
  • 2 credits = 90 hours
  • 3 credits = 135 hours
  • 4 credits = 180 hours
• Internships for academic credit can be completed in any semester.

 

 There is a four-step process to register an internship for academic credit:

1. Pre-register for the desired internship course.
   
   • Confirm eligibility to receive credit by meeting with your Academic Advisor.
   • Identify the internship course for your major and “pre-register” for this course during your registration window.
   • Please note: the course will be listed as 0 credits and with no instructor.
2. Secure an internship and identify your Site Supervisor.
   
   • Secure an internship that will align with your academic and career goals.
   • Discuss responsibilities, expectations, and supervision plans with an internship Site Supervisor.
3. Identify a Faculty Internship Sponsor.
   • Identify a Faculty Internship Sponsor (FIS), i.e. the “professor” for your course; it can be your Academic Advisor or any full-time faculty member in the department where you want to receive credit.
   • Confirm that the internship qualifies for credit based on departmental
   • Discuss what academic work will be required for the course.
4. Complete your Internship Learning Agreement on Handshake.
   • Read the Internship Information Sheet (PDF) and the Internship Policies.
   • Consult the Sample ILA Form (PDF) for a step-by-step overview of the
   • Complete the Internship Learning Agreement (ILA) in Handshake under Submit an Experience.
   • Submit your ILA and track the process via Handshake.
   • Completed and approved ILAs will be sent to the Registrar to finalize your registration for the requested number of credits and instructor (FIS).

Special Instructions:

• International Internships: Meet with the Office of Global Education, if pursuing an independent international internship that is not affiliated with a study abroad program or requesting a study abroad substitution.
• Zero-credit internship courses: Students can register for an internship course for zero-credits, which will be recorded on the academic Reach out to the CEO (career@goucher.edu) if you are interested in this option.

Winter 2025:

• November 11 - 15, 2024: Registration period for Winter and Spring internships.
• January 3, 2025* - Final Deadline to submit an ILA for Winter internships.
• January 24, 2025 - Work due to Faculty Internship Sponsor for Winter internships.

Spring 2025:

• November 11 - 15, 2024: Registration period for Winter and Spring internships.
• Feburary 9, 2025* - Final Deadline to submit an ILA for Spring internships.
• May 8, 2024 - Work due to Faculty Internship Sponsor for Spring internships.

*Please note: The CEO recommends you submit your ILA via Handshake at least 2 weeks before the above deadlines. Any ILAs that are not fully approved and submitted to the Registrar by these dates each semester will need to submit a Petition to add a course after the deadline. For this reason, If you decide not to pursue credit for your internship, you can drop the internship course by following the drop guidelines for full semester courses as per the Academic Calendar.

In exceptional circumstances, students may be able to request academic credit for an internship completed in a previous semester. If you would like to learn more about this process, please email career@goucher.edu for more information

For more information, consult the Academic Calendar & Important Dates section of the Registar website.

Please review first

• ILA Information Sheet (PDF)
• ILA Sample Form (PDF)
• Internship Learning Agreement (Online Form)

• Student Reflection on Internship Experience (Online Form)
• Performance Evaluation - Will be emailed to the internship site supervisor

Fall & Spring:

• Internship courses during Fall and Spring semesters do not incur fees when included as part of an 18-hour course load.
• If an internship course will exceed the 18-hour max, students will need to:
  • Petition the Associate Provost for an overload
  • Pay any fees associated with that overload
• If you are a part-time student (less than 12 credits) who has added an internship course, please reach out to finaid@goucher.edu to alert them to this situation as it could impact your financial aid.

Winter (J-term) & Summer:

• Internship courses during Winter & Summer semesters are subject to a per-credit fee.

For more information, consult the Tuition & Fees section of the Billing website.