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 |
Important 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
Examine the Current 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
Simple Overview of the Application/Registration Process
Common Questions - Internship/PDE Process Overview
Your Contact In The Internship Center
Our professional staff serve as primary contacts for specific academic departments. To see with whom you should be in touch click here.
Prior to any contact with the Philadelphia Campus Internship Coordinator, prospective Philadelphia students must fill out the online Application.
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:
Spring - October 1
Summer - March 1
Fall - April 1
Do NOT apply if you have already secured an internship site. In that case, click the "Register for an Internship" button on the right side of this page.
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
Click the "Register for an Internship" button on the right side of this page. Do not try to register on MCSquare. It will not work. You will need to go into MCSquare, however, to drop a class or classes to avoid going over the 18 credit limit.
Registration Deadlines for Students Securing Their Own Site:
Fall - September 1
Spring - February 1 (Philadelphia Campus interns - January 15)
Summer - June 1 (keep in mind you must complete 12 weeks)
1) Read the Internship Guidelines & Policies
2) Read the Student Internship Agreement
