Looking to get academic credit for an internship? This independent study-style course is supervised by Greene Center instructors and is perfect for interdisciplinary or internships that don’t fit into a particular academic department.
These internships are available in the fall and spring semesters only and carry 1-4 credits depending on the number of internship hours. The internship must be completed in the same academic semester in which the academic credit is received. Internships can be taken alongside three other four-credit courses as part of a normal semester schedule.
The Greene Center oversees CASC 394. Independent Internships are subject to independent study policies regulated through the Center for Advising Services (CAS). Note that CASC 394 will be considered elective credits that will count toward your graduation credits, but not toward your major, minor, or degree requirements.
Internship Requirements:
- See below for the credits that can be awarded depending on the hours you’ll be working. Please note that Internships during the academic semester may NOT exceed 20 hours per week.
- 4 credit internship – 10 hours per week up to 20 hours
- 3 credit internship – 8-10 hours per week
- 1-2 credit internship – 3-5 hours per week
- Your internship must encompass non-clerical work, as the purpose of an internship is to acquire experience at the professional level.
- The academic component must be supervised by a Greene Center Advisor (Lynn Donahue).
Academic Assignments:
Assignments will be discussed with the instructor during your meeting and will be on your CASC 394 Blackboard site once you register.
- Post-Internship Reflection Survey (in addition to Pre-Registration form which counts as Pre-Internship Reflection)
- Journals (on academic learning, skills and competencies gained, and career-ready growth):
- 4 credit internship – 7 journal entries
- 3 credit internship – 5 journal entries
- 1-2 credit internship – 3 journal entries
- Final paper and Resume (with internship added and review by Hiration)
- 2 meetings with CASC 394 instructor after initial registration meeting (Lynn Donahue)
How do I receive credit for my internship?
Step 1: Receive your offer letter
Below is a sample letter your employer can use as a template. This information includes:
- Official Employer Name (to be listed in SEVIS)
- Offer letter must be on official company letterhead
- Employer’s Address (street address, including US zip code)
- Address of employment, if different from Employer’s Address
- Start Date/End Date, and the expected number of hours per week
- Job title and description of duties
If your employer has already sent you an offer letter, you can compare the sample below to your letter to ensure you have everything needed. Otherwise, please feel free to send them the sample to fill in.
Step 2: Pre-Registration Process
- Complete the Pre-Registration Form
- Schedule an appointment with Lynn Donahue through Handshake here. If you can’t find a time that fits your schedule, please email her at: lynn.donahue@rochester.edu
- During your meeting, you will complete the Independent Internship Registration Form.
