Credit for Internships
The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs offers academic and audit credit for unpaid internships. Students with paid internships can only earn audit credit.
AUDIT CREDIT
Nunn School students participating in full or part-time paid/unpaid internships are eligible for up to 12 credits of audit credit. The tuition-free audit credit allows students to remain enrolled full-time while interning, and the internship is recorded on the student transcript. See the Career Center for details about enrolling in the Georgia Tech Internship Program and getting audit credit for an internship.
ACADEMIC CREDIT
Nunn School students with unpaid internships are eligible to receive up to 3 credits for recognition of their unpaid internship experiences.
Criteria
Academic credit is awarded for an internship that provides a structured learning experience that addresses learning outcomes and contributes to your intellectual and personal growth. The internship should provide opportunities to apply formal classroom knowledge, and practical perspective which relates to your major and develops your strengths. Fall and spring internships should run a minimum of 12-14 weeks and summer internships a minimum of 8-10 weeks. A minimum of 9 hours per week must be worked to earn 3 credits.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of the discipline to address international policy issues
Demonstrate methodological literacy to analyze international political phenomena
Use oral and/or written communication to demonstrate or increase knowledge and to make cogent arguments in international affairs
Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between science and technology and international affairs
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical awareness regarding international problems.
Requirements
In addition to the hours worked, grading and credit are based on:
completing a reflective report
conducting an executive-level informational interview
performance evaluations from your supervisor
REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS
Registration instructions, forms and guidance can be found on the INTA website at: http://www.inta.gatech.edu/current-students/career-counseling/internships/academic-credit.