Internship for Credit in Education Studies

All Education studies majors are highly encouraged, but not required, to participate in an internship.  Through internships you learn foundational skills necessary to succeed in an education-related job, you gain networking opportunities, and benefit from mentorship.


EDST-UE 1605 Education Studies Internship was design to provide students academic credit for internships in sites related to education. The course is intended to help students: acquire practical training and exposure to real-world issues in careers in the field of education; develop basic professional skills identified as especially important by employers; assemble a portfolio of materials useful for future job search; and develop networking relationships within the education field. 

What can you expect in this course?

Participating in an internship for course credit is an academic undertaking in which students integrate academic theory with practical experience. Assignments are designed for you to engage in critical thinking about your experience working in various education-related capacities, to think analytically about the work of your internship site, and build a portfolio of useful job-related documents.  Specifically, the goals for the internship and the accompanying course are for you to:

Learning Outcomes 

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Course Qualifications

Students must be sophomores, juniors or seniors, in good academic standing (minimum GPA of 2.0). However, students with a GPA lower than 3.0 should consult with their advisor to discuss their workload and the appropriateness of this course. In some cases, the program may not permit a student to register if there are academic concerns. Lastly, students requesting permission to take this course must already have secured or in are in the process of securing an internship placement.

How do I register for the class?

If you have secured or are in the process of securing an internship placement, you can complete the EDST-UE 1605 permission form.  The advisor and program director will review the internship details, and if approved, you will receive a permission code to enroll in the class.  Please be aware that you must register for EDST-UE 1506 before the add/drop deadline of each fall and spring semester. 


International students will also need to contact the Office of Global Services to receive Curricular Practical Training authorization(CPT). Failure to receive CPT authorization will prevent you from participating in the internship. 


If you are studying away, you cannot take this course. Please contact the Office of Global Programs if you are interested in internship opportunities while studying away.

How many credits am I allowed to earn?

You are eligible to take the internship class for 2 or 4 credits which will count as a restricted elective in our major.


Credit to Hours Worked Ratio

2 credits = 90 hours worked (minimum, not maximum)

4 credits = 180 hours worked (minimum, not maximum)

Finding an Internship Site