Element Description
An internship is an opportunity for students to apply their learning in a work experience. In an internship, the student is assigned significant responsibilities and duties that are to be performed in a supervised environment. An internship includes an agreement between faculty, the student, and the internship host that detail the expectations for the student and the duties the student will perform. Completion of the agreed upon duties result in the award of course credit. Internships can be paid or unpaid, but paid internships are encouraged by the National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE). An internship will adhere to HLC requirements for formal agreements and clear learning objectives. Usually 45-60 hours of internship will be equivalent to one credit hour. An internship should also adhere to National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) guidelines.
