Professional Development Experience (PDE)
INTE 291 - Professional Development Experience (1-3 credits)
Sophomore students can gain initial exposure to career-related work settings under the professional supervision of Internship Center staff. This does not substitute for departmental practicum credit. All credits are taken from general electives.
INTE 391 - Professional Development Experience (1-3 credits)
Juniors and seniors can explore career options and enhance their skill set under the professional supervision of Internship Center staff. This does not substitute for departmental practicum credit. All credits are taken from general electives.
Credits
1 credit - 40 hours at your site
2 credits - 80 hours at your site
3 credits - 120 hours at your site
Requirements
Examine the Current Syllabus
Important Notes
1) Professional Development Experiences are Pass/Fail.
2) No academic credit can be approved retroactively for any experience.
Eligibility
Those who meet the following criteria are eligible:
1) Enrolled full-time at Messiah College as a sophomore, 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.
PDEs at the Philadelphia Campus
PDEs can meet the Philadelphia Campus requirement to take a 3-credit Messiah College course, if you are earning 3 credits and attend the weekly or monthly Internship class offered by the campus.
Apply - If You Need Assistance Locating A Site
Contact your academic advisor to discuss how a Professional Development Experience (PDE) would best fit into your curriculum plan, then put together a resume and apply online (see below).
Application Deadlines
Spring - October 1
Summer - March 1
Fall - April 1
Do NOT apply if you have already secured a PDE site. In that case, click the "Register for a PDE " button on the right side of this page.
Note: You are not guaranteed acceptance into the PDE 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 A PDE Site
If you have already located a site on your own, you do not need to complete an application. Click the "Register for a PDE" button on the right side of this page.
Registration Deadlines
Fall - September 1
Spring - February 1
Summer - June 1
PDE Guidelines & Policies
Student PDE Agreement
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