Professional Development Experience (PDE)

INTE 291 - Professional Development Experience (1-3 credits)

This practical work experience will provide sophomore students with a means to gain initial exposure to career-related work settings under the professional supervision of Internship Center staff. This does not substitute for departmental practicum credit.

INTE 391 - Professional Development Experience (1-3 credits)

This practical work experience will provide juniors and seniors with a means to explore career options and to enhance their skill set under the professional supervision of Internship Center staff. This does not substitute for departmental practicum credit.

Requirements

1 credit (40 hours at your site) - Executive Summary
2 credits (80 hours at your site) - Executive Summary and one other assignment
3 credits (120 hours at your site) - Executive Summary and Masterwork Portfolio demonstrating achievement of one learning objective

Examine a Sample Syllabus

PDEs at the Philadelphia Campus
PDEs can meet the Philadelphia Campus requirement to take a 3-credit Messiah College course, if the student is earning 3 credits and attends the weekly or monthly Internship class offered by the campus.

Apply - If You Need Assistance Locating A Site

Application Deadlines:

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 a site. In that case, Register for PDE Credit).

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.

Registration Deadlines:

Fall - September 15

Spring - February 15

Summer - May 15

1) Read the PDE Guidelines & Policies

2) Read the Student PDE Agreement

3) Register Online...remember to drop, if necessary, a class or classes in MCSquare to avoid going over the 18 credit limit

4) Stop by the Internship Center to pick up a form.