Mount St. Mary’s encourages students to participate in credit-based, as well as non-credit internships so that they can explore professional interests and apply academic learning to the world beyond campus. Internships give students the opportunity to practice work skills, to reflect on the relationship between work and study in off-campus settings, and to represent the university. Students seeking an internship may begin by meeting with the staff of the Career Center, or by seeking guidance from a potential faculty sponsor.

Any junior or senior with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, and not on disciplinary probation, may apply for an internship. Sophomores who are in the second semester and have declared their major and received permission from the Dean for Academic Affairs, as well as meeting the above standards, can apply for credit-based internships.

A Learning Agreement form needs to be completed to apply for credit-based internships, and must be approved by the student’s faculty sponsor and by the department chair, as well as the Career Center. Students may apply for one internship outside their major department. Approval for non major internships must be approved by the faculty sponsor from the department the student has selected, by that department’s chair, and by the Dean for Academic Affairs. Students may take up to 12 credits in internships, though departments may limit the number of hours of internship credits that can be applied toward a major. All internships are processed through the Career Center. Students can find the guidelines and procedures, important deadlines, and the Learning Agreement form at http://www.msmary.edu/student-life/career-center/index.html