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Internships Bowie State University offers students the opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a work environment.
Why an Internship?
Internships provide students with the opportunity to evaluate different types of employment in various work environments that will enhance self-awareness, expand your knowledge of career options, and identify your strengths and areas of growth (as measured by employer evaluations).
Are internship positions guaranteed?
Placement as an Intern is based on various factors such as:
- Availability of internship positions
- An acceptable GPA
- An interview and internship offer by a participating employer
Students can also develop their own internship placements upon approval of the Internship Coordinator.
What types of positions are available?
At present, over 600 government and private agencies, organizations, and companies offer internship positions. Work experience is varied. Opportunities are available in Communications, Computer Science, English, Fine Arts, History and Government, Natural Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, and Education.
Are Interns paid?
Internship positions may be paid or non-paid, depending on the skill needed and your qualifications. Summer internships are generally paid positions.
How many credits do Internships earn?
Internships registered through this office earn two academic credits.
What are the hours?
The hours required per week will depend upon the requirements of the position, but usually are less than 20 hours per week. Students completing internships for academic credit are required to work a minimum of 100 hours per semester. Summer internships are usually full-time positions.
What are the Eligibility Requirements?
Eligibility Requirements
Who is eligible?
To qualify for an internship, a student must:
- Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Be currently enrolled in a degree program
- Have completed at least two semesters of college-level work
- Transfer students must complete at least one semester at Bowie State University
- Attend an Internship Orientation seminar
How do you register for an Internship?
Registration Procedures
Students can earn two academic credits for an internship experience. A student must register for the two-credit interdisciplinary course for the semester in which the internship will be completed.
As an Intern, a student is a part-time employee of the participating organization, agency, or company. Therefore, although the Intern is still subject to Bowie State University’s Student Code of Conduct, he/she is also required to adhere to all rules and regulations of the employer.
Students interested in registering for internships must complete the following steps:
- Attend an Internship Workshop.
- Register for the two-credit interdisciplinary internship course.
- Have a resume critiqued by the Career, Co-op and International Student Services office.
- Submit five copies of the critiqued resume to the office. One copy will be filed electronically in the office and on eRecruiting.
- Complete and submit an Internship Registration Form to the Internship Coordinator.
- Select sites and complete all required application forms for each site.
- Maintain contact with the Internship Coordinator in order to maximize options and opportunities.
For additional internship information, please contact the Internship Coordinator at (301) 860-3829.
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