Internships

Unlike what you've seen in the movies, you will not have duties such as fetching coffee. We encourage employers to provide you with meaningful projects that help you develop skills within your career field. You may be invited to attend meetings, do presentations, or work with clients.

Depending on the career field, your internship may or may not be paid. Some internships only provide academic credit while others pay hourly or offer stipends or living expenses. Before searching for an internship, decide whether or not you can afford an unpaid internship. This will help narrow your options.

Internships are credit based. So, instead of filling in your school schedule with yet another Fast Fitness class, try an internship instead. The number of hours you need to work at the internship depends on how many credits you need.

Hourly commitment based on an 8 to 10-week period*
1 credit = 4 hours per week (32-40 hours per quarter)
2 credits = 8 hours per week (64-80 hours per quarter)
3 credits = 12 hours per week (96-120 hours per quarter)
4 credits = 16 hours per week (128-160 hours per quarter)
5 credits = 20 hours per week (160-200 hours per quarter)

You will need to enroll for credit with Records and Registration and complete all internship requirements to receive credit.

*Credit allowance is based on your department. Approval may be required by your Faculty Internship Advisor.

Note: Internships completed at your current place of employment must meet certain guidelines. Talk to the EWU Internship Coordinator for more details.

An internship involves three partners that work together to improve the student's overall learning in higher education.

Internship Coordinator

• Helps students search for internships in their field.
• Assists students in preparation for the internship.
• Organizes internship logistics (learning contract).
• Facilitates communication with employers.

Faculty Internship Advisor

• Authorizes the internship, and helps to establish learning objectives.
• Assigns additional written assignments (journals, research, papers).
• Issues a grade for the internship.

Use the following list to determine who your Faculty Internship Advisor is:

• Faculty Internship Advisor List

Internship Site Supervisor

• Introduces a job-like atmosphere.
• Provides professional projects and assignments.
• Evaluates performance.

During your internship, your Internship Site Supervisor will evaluate your progress with a mid-term evaluation and a final evaluation. These evals will be used to determine your grade along with any other assignments your Faculty Internship Advisor requires from you.

Just because the quarter is ending, doesn't mean your internship has to also. Whether or not your internship should continue will be up to you, your Internship Site Supervisor, and your Faculty Internship Advisor. You will need to complete the required internship documentation, evaluations, and registration for credits for each quarter.