Internships

REAL WORLD PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE!

Opportunities for undergraduate internships for ALL majors are housed in the Career Planning Center. Faculty advisors and a career counselor assist students in identifying positions that will provide major-related experience and further career goals. Students participate in internships to gain hands-on experience, broaden their knowledge base, and to build a professional network. At SCA internships are the norm, not the exception. Internship experiences ensure students really can do what they have learned in the classroom. Internship experiences also help answer the question, "What can I do with a major in...?"

Internship Forms

To be Enrolled in an INTERNSHIP for CREDIT

1) Consult with your Faculty Advisor well in advance of the term you would like to complete your internship experience. Your Faculty Advisor will discuss your career goals and review your academic record to determine if you are eligible.

2) Explore internship options and update your resume and cover letters as needed. There are many resources available to assist you. Advance planning is key. The Student is ultimately responsible for finding his/her own internship experience. There are basically three ways to get an internship:

  • Student creates and sets up the internship. Research websites of organizations you are interested in. Check with family, neighbors and friends regarding interships with their employer
  • Visit the Career Planning Center to research and apply for internships that the College has already developed
  • Speak with your professors. Many faculty have valuable professional contacts.

3) Once you identify internship sites, you must consult with your Faculty Advisor before applying for positions. Your Faculty Advisor has final say if the internship site you selected is approved for academic credit.

4) If your Faculty Advisor approves of your internship site, you will need to complete the Internship Registration form. This form serves as a "learning contract" between the student, faculty advisor, faculty sponsor and internship supervisor.

5) Submit completed SCA Internship Registration Form to the Dean's Office, Kahl Campus Center Room 201.