Internships

Internships are work-learning experiences that let you apply your coursework to real-world problems and build connections with employers. Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) can pursue internships that are:

  • On or off campus.

  • Paid or unpaid.

  • Completed for course credit or not for credit.

Why Complete an Internship?

Internships and other hands-on experiences let you apply your academics to real-world situations, connecting your studies and interests to potential career paths.

Benefits of internships include helping students become career-ready and developing transferable skills. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified key skills, known as core competencies, that employers highly value. These competencies include:

  • Career and Self Development
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Equity and Inclusion
  • Leadership
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork
  • Technology

    • As a UConn student, you develop these skills through classroom learning, projects, work experience, and campus involvement. Internships help you further hone these skills, preparing you for the job market or graduate school.

    Earning Course Credit for Your Internship

    In the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, students can earn up to 15 credits of internship towards the minimum number of credits required for graduation. Some restrictions may apply. Consult your major advisor or the CLAS Academic Services Center to discuss earning credits for an internship. Please refer to the CLAS Internship Policy for more details.

    Most CLAS programs offer course credit for internships. Additionally, the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills offers a one-credit course option for students in any major. Visit the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills's website for a full list of CLAS majors/minors with internship courses.

    How to Find an Internship

    There are many ways to find internships. Here are a few suggestions of where to start:

    Department Resources and Internship Programs

    Many departments maintain a list of active internships sites or popular opportunities, along with instructions on how to apply. Some also offer specialized internship programs. Visit your department’s website or contact your major advisor for more information.

    Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills

    The Center provides resources on finding internships or co-ops and earning course credit for your internship. They can also help you prepare for an interview, and develop your resume and cover letter.

    Find Your Own Internship

    You are also welcome to find your own internships with an organization, an agency, or a business of your choice.

    If you find your own internship and you would like to earn credit for the internship, please consult with an academic advisor about how to earn course credit before you apply for the internship. If your major offers course credit for your internship, then your internship must be approved before you begin the internship.

    Your advisor can also provide tips on how to represent your internship experience on a resume.

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