Internships provide an opportunity for students to apply skills and knowledge developed in the classroom to workplace environments. They allow students to explore potential career and vocational strengths and investigate whether specific career paths are exciting and relevant for their personal goals. Internships are distinct from the Co-Op Experience provided through Via Hendrix. They provide an optional avenue for students to pursue additional workplace learning connected to their academic, vocational, or career interests.
To participate in the internship program, students must be at least sophomore level and in good academic standing with the College. Students can pick from two internship pathways: for academic credit or not for academic credit. The two pathways are described in more detail below.
Internships for Academic Credit
Internships for academic credit are registered through the Office of Career Success and administered by a Hendrix faculty member. They are part of the student’s course schedule either as a summer class or a Fall / Spring semester class.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 120 hours of professional experience over a minimum of 8 weeks,
- Internship site outside of Hendrix College,
- Completion of ISHP 498 Internship: Academic Credit.
Registration & Administration:
- Before starting their internship, students must register the experience with the Office of Career Success for program approval and enroll in ISHP 498 Internship: Academic Credit..
- Designated Faculty Mentors will deliver content for ISHP 498 and determine the awarding of the academic credit.
- Academic Credit Internship Considerations:
- Students may earn no more than one academic credit per internship.
- At most, two academic credit internships are allowed to count as course credits toward graduation.
- Students wishing to take an internship for credit as a fifth class must pay the fifth-class fee.
- Academic Credit Internships may be taken for a grade or for credit only.
Internships Not for Academic Credit
Internships not for academic credit are administered by the Office of Career Success.
Requirements:
- 100 hours of professional experience,
- Internship site outside of Hendrix College,
- Professional Development Seminar participation and completion.
Registration & Administration:
- Before starting their internship, students must register the experience through the Office of Career Success for program approval.
- Career Success staff will mentor interns and provide the Professional Development Seminar.
Additional Information for Internships Required by the Major or Minor:
Students registering an internship to fulfill a major or minor requirement should also provide approval from their Program/Department Chair and enroll in ISHP 498 Internship: Academic Credit or ISHP 499 Internship: .Non-Academic Credit.