An internship is an educational experience in an environment providing field application of a student's theoretical classroom learning. Internships are arranged for students who wish to undertake a study involving both academic and applied experience and agree to receive the number of credits commensurate with the scope of the project. It may be done on a full or part-time basis during a regular semester, inter-session, summer term or combination of terms. It may be conducted concurrently with other academic coursework. An internship is planned by the student, in cooperation with a faculty supervisor and site/field supervisor.

An internship can have many benefits, such as:

• Application of classroom learning to the workplace.
• Exploration of career options.
• A chance to try out one’s interests, values, and abilities in a work setting.
• Development and enhancement of professional skills.
• An increase of one’s self-confidence as a student and worker.
• An opportunity to practice job search skills and expand one’s network of professional contacts.
• Relevant work experience to add to one’s resume to demonstrate interest and commitment to a field.
• Academic credit.
• A chance to earn money to help pay for educational expenses.
• An opportunity for leadership and/or character development.