CAR 499R Internship

This course is designed to allow students to apply what they learned in their program in a professional setting. Students will identify prior to the course a business or organization that is willing to allow them to do an internship. Students will work with the Career and Internship Services office to verify that the internship they have selected meets the college-wide expectations for internships. The internships must include a minimum of 10 hours per week of work for a minimum of 7 weeks. Program Chair and Internship Office approval required prior to registering for the course. Internship’s work must be related to an earned certificate or program emphasis. This class may require curricular practical training (CPT) authorization for international students. Students should consult with their instructor and the international student office for further guidance.

Students must enroll for a minimum of 1 credit hour and may elect to enroll in up to 3 credits. Only 1 credit hour is required, even if the internship's total work hours exceed 70 hours. Work hour requirements by credit hour are as follows:

1 credit = a minimum of 70 work hours during the semester

2 credits = a minimum of 140 work hours during the semester

3 credits = a minimum of 210 hours during the semester

Students wishing to enroll for 2 or 3 credit hours must coordinate with the Registration Office and Career & Internship Services.

Credits

1-3 credits: This course can be taken a maximum of 2 times with a cap of 4 total credits

Prerequisite

To register for this class students must complete the internship application and obtain approval from the Career and Internship Services office. Approval generally requires an approved job or internship in the student's area of study and 24 completed credits. See the Experiential Learning Policy.

Offered

Fall, Winter, Spring