Internships

Academic vs. Non-Academic Internships

Through the internship program, Goucher College is committed to supporting quality internship experiences that help students explore career paths, enhance skills, and provide opportunities to experience the world of work.  Students can choose to do an academic or non-academic internship. For academic internships, credit is awarded through an academic department by following the internship checklist.  Credit is not awarded for non-academic internships and students do not need to follow standards for academic internships.  The CDO assists students in their search for internships, whether the internship is academic or non-academic.  To learn some basic information about locating internships, please review the Finding an Internship handout.

Earning Credit

If you are interested in earning credit for your internship, first be sure to follow steps on the internship checklist on the Internship Learning Agreement (ILA).  Keep in mind that the guidelines and policies were developed to create the best possible environment for you to learn from your internship.  In order to register to receive credit for your internship, you must complete a typed ILA. Click on "Save As" to save your ILA to your A:, G:, or C: drive. Once the ILA is complete, print the form and then obtain signatures from your academic adviser, faculty internship sponsor, and site supervisor. Completed forms should be submitted to the the CDO. If you have questions about completing the ILA, review the Sample ILA or contact the CDO.

The 2011 - 2012 deadlines are:

  • Fall I 2011 - September 2
  • Fall II 2011 - October 21
  • Winter 2012 - December 8
  • Spring I 2012 - January 31
  • Spring II 2012 - March 26
  • Summer I 2012 - June 4
  • Summer II 2012 - July 13
  • For Independent International Academic Internships, refer to the International Internship handout for additional requirements and contact the Office of International Studies by October 28, 2011 for January 2012 and March 30, 2012 for Summer 2012.  Keep in mind the length of time needed to obtain a passport, visa, travel and housing arrangements.  ILA is due to CDO on regular deadlinesIncomplete or handwritten forms will not be accepted by the CDO.

More Internship Information:

  • Internship Profiles
  • What Internships Can I Do With a Major In... (in progress)
  • Locating an Internship
  • Preparing for the Internship Search
  • Summer Internship Awards
  • International Internships
  • Housing Resources

    Career Development Office Disclaimer
    Goucher College makes no representations or guarantees about positions listed by the Career Development Office, either on the website or in the CDO office. Goucher is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of off-campus employment. It is the responsibility of students to research the integrity and safety of the organizations to which they are applying. Students are advised to use caution and common sense when applying for any position with an organization or a private party.

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