Internships
As intricate components of any student’s education we strongly believe that practical work experience, internships and professional mentoring can provide invaluable knowledge and experiences to LMU students seeking career path guidance. Such opportunities allow LMU undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to address real world issues with qualified industry professionals while still in an educational; learning environment.
Internships
Over 95% of incoming freshmen each year indicate that they intend to complete at least one internship as part of their LMU educational experience. An internship is a transformative, educational experience in which LMU students take on meaningful responsibilities within an organization and contribute to the success of that organization while learning workplace skills and gaining professional experience. Students put into practice the theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom and apply their academic training to solving real-world problems.
LMU recognizes two types of internships-those that are completed for academic credit and those that enhance the student’s academic or career development but do not offer academic credit.
Internships for Academic Credit: Some organizations require that a student receive academic credit to participate in an internship program. Documentation is required for all credit bearing internships. LMU offers two ways for a student to earn academic credit. Students may enroll in one of several courses of study that require an internship or may negotiate the scope of work and number of credits earned with their college Dean.
LIBA251 and LIBA351 are 1-credit internship courses offered during the fall and spring semesters. LIBA251 is open to all students and LIBA351 is recommended for upper division students; especially those seeking an upper division elective.
LIBA350 is a 0-credit internship course offered during the summer sessions for students needing to enroll in an academic credit internship course.
Personal Study Internships: Students seeking internship opportunities that enhance their academic and career development but do not carry academic credit may document their personal study internships through the Internship Program in the Career Development Services Office. Documentation is filed in the office for seven years following the internship experience.
Forms
What is an internship Q&A ? Internship Agreement
Employer Internship Evaluation Student Site Evaluation
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