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Internship Procedures
- How do I begin the internship process?
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Before you begin your internship, contact the internship director and complete an
intake form to take to your interview with the internship director. Please provide
information on the area of your internship or career interest, skills and relevant
experience you have, student contact suggestions, and bring your resume to your interview
with the internship director. These factors will help you decide on an internship
together that suits your needs and abilities, and you will contact at least three
sponsors to set up an interview. With the assistance of the internship director, you
will select an internship. You must complete all the necessary paperwork. The internship
director will inform you what is expected of you and will monitor your progress.
- How do I find an internship?
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You have several resources at your disposal to locate internships. You should first
contact the internship director as well as make use of the DU Career Center. There
are also several Web sites on the Useful Links page that allow you to search for openings.
- Do I receive a grade?
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Yes. An academic letter grade is assigned for the internship based on:
- Contract submission by assigned due date
- Mid-quarter evaluation by internship supervisor and/or site visit by the internship
director
- Project, presentation, portfolio, or other appropriate demonstration of work
- Exit interview with the internship director
- Final evaluation by internship supervisor
- Will I be paid for my internship?
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Some internships are paid while others are not. There are opportunities both through
DU and external organizations to apply for scholarships that can help cover expenses
while completing an internship. You can still receive credit for an internship for
which you are being paid.
- What paperwork do I need for my internship interview?
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You should bring and/or mail a cover letter, an updated resume, writing samples and/or
video clips (if available). Some internship sponsors also ask you to complete an application
and/or contract, credit verification forms, personal statements, and send writings
samples or examples or your work.
- How do I register for internships credits?
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The internship director will register you after you turn in the required forms. You
will be registered for MFJS 3980 or DMST 3995 if you are an undergraduate, or MFJS
4980 or DMST 4980 if you are a graduate student. On average, most students enroll
for a 4-credit internship, which equates to 160 hours of work at the internship. You
must be registered BEFORE starting your internship.
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