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Internships


All students, regardless of their field of study, are encouraged to participate in at least one internship during their enrollment at Coastal Carolina University. Students can work as interns during their fall, spring, or summer semesters if their schedules permit. Some of the major benefits include: 1) better preparation for future career, 2) application of classroom learning and demonstrated professional work skills, 3) affirmation and clarification of major and career choice, 4) creation of a more competitive job candidate.

Internships at Coastal Carolina University are quite varied in scope and requirements.  Some departments/majors require that an internship be taken within the context of a course.  Other programs define an internship as an “experience outside of, or in addition to, courses.”  A few programs at Coastal Carolina University have organized internship programs completely at the program level.  An example of such a program is the Wall Fellows Program.  In such instances students seeking that internship are expected to work within specific guidelines designed only for Wall Fellows.

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Why an Internship?

The Internship Program at Coastal Carolina University is designed to extend your learning opportunity beyond the classroom and into the professional world.  All our faculty-supervised internships can earn academic credit while undertaking planned, professionally monitored work experiences related to career interests.  An internship is structured to benefit both students and sponsoring organizations.

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Requisites for an Academic Internship
  • Approved, supervised, and graded by Faculty Supervisor and/or Career Services Internship Coordinator
  • Provides new and meaningful learning experience
  • Includes a goals and learning agenda
  • Student completes a minimum amount of on-site work hours as specified by the internship course requirements
  • Student work performance is supervised and evaluated by employer internship sponsor
  • Requires student to evaluate experience through active reflection
 Robert Bulza with student


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Internship Essentials
  • The internship site and job duties should be related to the student’s major and career interests.

  • Internship experiences should provide a challenging opportunity for the student to develop the following work-related essential skills:
    • problem-solving
    • goal-setting
    • time-management
    • effective communication
    • organizational skills

  • Interns should be able to gain a new self-awareness and build confidence in their work ability by successfully completing work assignments
  • Interns should be given direct and specific instruction by employer supervisor in order to facilitate learning

  • Interns should be given  broad exposure to several departments and job functions within an organization in order to help define their career goals

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Processes for the Internship Options

The guidelines below outline the process that is followed for internships that are coordinated through Coastal Carolina University Career Services. These guidelines assist students in entering the world of work and developing specific skills and knowledge that will enhance classroom study and academic performance.

Students can earn academic credit in their major if they meet department eligibility requirements. Students also have the option to enroll in UNIV 395/Internship Experience administered through the Career Services Center.


Academic Department Credit Option

  1. Student should complete the Internship Application and return completed copy to the Career Services Internship Coordinator during the semester before the desired internship.
  2. Schedule an appointment with Career Services Internship Coordinator for resume, cover letter, interviewing skills, and internship search assistance if needed.
  3. Apply, interview, and secure an internship position. **
  4. Have Internship Site Supervisor (employer) review and sign all required forms such as the Internship Learning Contract, Student Learning Goals, and Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct for Student Interns.
  5. Meet with Career Services Internship Coordinator to review completed forms.
  6. Meet with Faculty Internship Supervisor to review course requirements, and request internship sponsorship and work site approval.
  7. Register and pay tuition for internship course if such a course is part of the departmental major requirements, or if elective credit is desired.
  8. Report to internship work site as scheduled.
  9. Complete all assignments as required by course syllabus.
  10. Review Employer Evaluation with Site Supervisor at mid-semester.
  11. Submit final Employer Evaluation, Student Evaluation of Internship, Internship Work Hours Log and all written assignments to Faculty Internship Supervisor at the completion of the internship.

University 395/Internship Experience

    A. Non-credit course listed on student transcript
    B. Offered at no cost to students who meet enrollment requirements
    C. Minimum of 2.5 GPA
    D. Student must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours

  1. Students must complete an Internship Application and return to Career Services Internship Coordinator/instructor.
  2. Meet with instructor for resume, cover letter, interview skills, an internship search assistance.
  3. Apply, interview, and secure an internship position. **
  4. Have the internship site supervisor (employer) review and sign all forms such as the Internship Learning Contract, Student Learning Goals, and Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct for Student Interns.
  5. Meet with the course instructor to review course requirements, and request internship sponsorship and work site approval.
  6. Report to internship site as scheduled.
  7. Submit Employer Evaluation, Student Evaluation of Internship, and Internship Work Hours Log (minimum 150 hours) to course instructor at the completion of the internship.


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Internship Forms

Internship Application
Internship Job Description
Internship Learning Contract
Student Learning Goals
Memorandum of Understanding
Employer Evaluation


Work Hours Log
Student Evaluation of Internship Form
Code of Professional & Ethical Conduct for
Student Interns

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Search and Apply for Internships

Helpful Sites:

1. Finding A Great Internship PPT

2. CareerRookie.com

3. Chants JOBLINK: Students can view and apply for internships with local and regional employers using the program Chants JOBLINK. Go to our Chants JOBLINK page for log in and general instructions.

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** The Coastal Carolina University Career Services Center makes no representations or guarantees concerning the employers listing positions or internships through our services.  Students should use caution and common sense in applying for, interviewing for and accepting off-campus positions, always making personal safety and well-being a priority.  If you have questions or concerns at any time about an employer or internship provider, consult with the Career Services Center.

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