Internships are a great way to explore your career interests, build professional skills, earn credit, and fulfill the Hamline Plan Liberal Education as Practice (LEAP) requirement.
#1 - Find an Internship
Meet with the Program Director of Internships, Molly Isaacson, in the CDC to begin your search and learn about helpful resources and discuss strategies. For best results, start the internship search and application process at least 2-3 months before the internship will start.
#2 - Register the Internship
In order to register for an Individual Internship, students must meet with the Assistant Program Director of Internships to register an internship through Workday. When completing an internship through a Practicum or Internship Seminar, register for the necessary course during the open registration period.
If you are enrolled in any of the following internship Practicum or Seminar courses, you do NOT need to meet with the Assistant Program Director of Internships to register: CJFS 5660, LGST 5900, MGMT 3960, PSCI 5100, SJSC 3900, BIOL 5963.
#3 - Find a Faculty Supervisor
Students completing an Individual Internship must find their own faculty supervisor. This faculty member may need to be part of a particular department—check major/minor requirements to be sure. Students doing internships through a Practicum or Internship Seminar will be supervised by the professor teaching the course.
#4 - Complete the Leap Learning Agreement
The LEAP Learning Agreement is a contract between the intern, the site supervisor and the faculty supervisor. It outlines the internship learning plans and expectations, as well as the expectations of the internship site.