Why Complete an Internship?

Explore career options related to your personality, values, & interestsHands on experience in the professional worldApply class knowledge to a workplace settingConnect with professionals to grow your professional networkFind out what you like AND dislike!

Gain confidence!

What Will I Do In The Internship?

Design projectsDevelop marketing strategiesWrite reports or newslettersPreform educational or outreach tasksDevelop presentationsMaintain databases or create websites

Can I Earn Academic Credit?

Communications students:SPCH-S490 Internship in

Communications (variable credit)JOUR-H290 Internship in Journalism (3

credits, writing for student newspaper)

Criminal Justice students: CJUS-P481 Field Experience (1-6 cr)

English students:ENG-Y398 Internship in English (variable

credit)

History students: HIST-H496 Internship in History

(variable credit)

Political Science students: POLS-Y481 Field Experience in Political

Science (variable credit)

Psychology students: PSY-B309 Cooperative Work Experience

in Psychology (1-3 credit)

Sociology students: SOC-S494 Field Experience in Sociology

(1-6 credit)

In most cases, yes. Talk with your academic advisor to create a plan to fit this course into your plan.

How Can I Find Internship Opportunities?Visit CareerLink- IU East's resource for internships, full-time and part-time work.Talk with your professors about opportunities. Contact the Career Services to determine if there are any opportunities available from our Career Advisor.Do your own research: www.IndianaINTERN.net is a resource for Indiana residents looking for internship opportunities throughout the state.Not local? No problem! Other internship website resources include:

◦ www.internships.com◦ www.internmatch.com◦ www.internshipprograms.com

Paid vs. Unpaid Internships

While many non-profit organizations and small businesses do not have the resources to pay interns, there are some positions which offer an hourly wage.

If you receive Indiana State Work Study Funds you may be eligible to complete a paid internship through EARN Indiana. Please visit www.IndianaINTERN.net to determine if you are eligible for these funds.

Even if you cannot find a paid internship, do not discount the opportunity. Many internships turn into positions after graduation. The temporary unpaid nature of your work is a priceless learning experience.

Internship Basics Qualifications*:Enrollment in a degree seeking program at IU East

Junior or Senior Standing

GPA maintained at a 2.5 or above

Participation in a resume critique by Career Services

Permission or approval from a faculty mentor or/Instructor of Record if pursing academic credit

*exceptions when appropriate

Step #1Contact Your HSS Advisor

Let us know of your plans to complete an internship!

Cherie Dolehanty, M.S. Ed, M.A.T. Academic Advisor• History• Political Science• Humanities • Criminal Justice• Spanish

Lauren Little, M.Ed Academic Advisor• Psychology• English• Sociology

John Burkhart, MSMAcademic Advisor• Fine Arts• Communication Studies• Music• General Studies

Step#2 Find Your Internship If you know the internship, you can continue to step #5. If you are interested in earning Academic Credit, continue to step#7.

Step#3 Help With The Internship Search

Step#4 Additional Assistance with the Internship Search

Step #5 Resume Critique

Prepare a basic resume and cover letter. You must participate in a resume critique with Career Services.

Step #6 Apply for Internships

Step #7 Academic Credit

Work with you academic advisor to determine if your internship will count toward your degree program. Upon approval, you will be assigned a faculty member, known as the “Instructor of Record”, who will oversee your internship.

Step #8 Determine Supervisor at Internship Location

Work with you academic advisor to determine if your internship will count toward your degree program. Upon approval, you will be assigned a faculty member, known as the “Instructor of Record”, who will oversee your internship.

Step #9 Fill out Internship Description Form

Step #10 Stay in Contact with Career Services if you are not completing an internship for credit.

Questions?Contact the HSS Advising Office115 Tom Raper Hall765-973-8484

Career Services116 Whitewater Hall765-973-8584