BYU-IDAHO
ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS
An
academic internship is a valuable and integral component of a BYU-Idaho
education. In most cases, an academic internship is a required element for both
associate’s and bachelor’s programs.
A BYU-Idaho academic internship is a cooperative program between the
University and approved Experience Providers (employers).
The
purpose of an internship is to obtain practical and valuable work experience, to
apply skills and knowledge learned in school, and to gain exposure to various
job opportunities. Many internships
are paid experiences and typically last one academic semester in length. Students are generally encouraged to
complete a full-time academic internship.
The
Internship Office located in Kimball 230 is the central location to help
organize, promote, and coordinate the internship process. The Internship Office is to help with
legal problems, act as a resource center, ensure academic consistency,
coordinate internship information, and assist with paperwork. A faculty internship coordinator has
also been assigned to each academic department/major to assist with the
understanding and arrangement of each academic internship experience.
Listed below are general academic
internship guidelines:
1) The
internship must be directly related to a student’s major or field of
study.
2) The
faculty department internship coordinator, as well as the University internship
director must approve the internship.
3) The
internship must be for academic credit using the 198/298/398/498 course
numbers. The faculty internship
coordinator must approve academic credit.
4) Students
registering for academic internship credit must follow all registration
guidelines and deadlines.
5) Specifically
defined learning objectives, Experience Provider supervision, reports, and a
signed Student Internship Agreement between the student and the faculty
department internship coordinator are necessary to qualify for internship
credit.
For
additional information regarding academic internships, please visit our website
at http://www.byui.edu/internships, or contact the BYU-Idaho Internship Office
at (208) 496-2290 or at internships@byui.edu.
The
Career Placement Office assists students and alumni of BYU-Idaho with career
employment. Services include help
with résumé writing, letter writing, interviewing, job leads, and career
counseling. Computers, a laser
printer, and graphic paper are available to help in writing professional résumés
and business letters. Also
available are company information and recruitment
bulletins.
The
Career Placement Office is located in Kimball 230 and is open 8-5 Monday through
Friday. Students are invited to
visit at their convenience or call 496-2170 for an appointment with one of the
counselors.