Internship
Curriculum and Credits
Messiah's internship curriculum combines experience and academic reflection. The experience must be at least 12 weeks in length and a minimum of 10 hours per week. The minimum number of credits you can earn is 4; the maximum is 12.
| Hours/Week |
INTE 394 / Internship & Monthly Class |
INTE 395 / Internship & Weekly Class
(not offered in Summer) |
| 10 |
4 Credits |
6 Credits |
| 15 |
5 Credits |
7 Credits |
| 20 |
6 Credits |
8 Credits |
| 25 |
7 Credits |
9 Credits |
| 30 |
8 Credits |
10 Credits |
| 35 |
9 Credits |
11 Credits |
| 40 |
10 Credits |
12 Credits |
Notes:
1) Internships are letter-graded (A-F).
2) No academic credit can be approved retroactively for any experience.
3) The only option for Summer internships is INTE394 (4-10 credits).
Requirements of an Internship
Students develop a set of learning objectives within the first two weeks of the start of the internship. These learning objectives become the basis for the production of a portfolio, a showcase piece which documents the learning that has occurred during your experience. Other requirements may include such items as readings, presentations, and short papers. (Examine a Sample Syllabus)
Eligibility
Those who meet the following criteria are eligible:
1) Enrolled full-time at Messiah College as a junior or senior
2) Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
3) Approved by the student’s academic advisor, including verification of fulfillment of departmental prerequisites
4) Able to provide their own transportation at the time of application
5) Be a responsible ambassador for Messiah College to the community
Your Contact In The Internship Center
Our professional staff serve as primary contacts for certain academic majors. Please click here - Contacts - to see with whom you should be in touch. Philadelphia students must first contact Mike True at the Grantham Campus.
Searching For Internships On Your Own
Go to our Web Resources page.
Apply - If You Need Assistance Locating A Site
Contact your academic advisor to discuss how an internship would best fit into your curriculum plan, then put together a resume and apply online (see below).
Application Deadlines for Students Requesting Assistance Locating a Site:
Fall - April 15
Spring - October 15
Summer - March 15
Resume - a sample and guidelines may be found here.
Apply Online (Do NOT do this if you have already secured an internship site. In that case, Register for Credit).
As soon as all the pieces of the packet (application, resume, advisor authorization, and grade report from MCSquare) are received by the Internship Center, you will be notified as to whether or not you have been accepted into the program. From that point, we will assist you with a variety of resources.
Note: You are not guaranteed acceptance into the Internship Program.
Note: We cannot guarantee that you will secure a site for any given semester, or that you will secure exactly the type of work/learning experience you desire. We will do our best, but we can make no guarantees.
The Process Following Application
Common Questions
Register for Credit - When You Have Secured An Internship Site
If you have already located a site on your own, you do not need to complete an Internship Application Packet.
Registration Deadlines for Students Securing Their Own Site:
Fall - September 1
Spring - February 1 (Philadelphia Campus interns - January 15)
Summer - May 1
1) Read the Internship Guidelines & Policies
2) Read the Student Internship Agreement
3) Register Online...remember to drop, if necessary, a class or classes in MCSquare to avoid going over the 18 credit limit
or
4) Stop by the Internship Center to pick up a paper form.
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