Boost Your Future with an Internship
Learn. Network. Advance.
Why Intern?
An internship can help you connect your education to your future while gaining experience you can take with you wherever you go.
Earn Credit
Turn your internship experience into academic credit while making progress toward your degree.
Build Your Resume
Gain hands-on experience that can help you stand out to employers and graduate programs.
Explore Your Career
Discover the roles, organizations, and work environments that are right for you.
Build Your Network
Connect with professionals and develop relationships that can open doors in your field.
Who Needs an Internship?
An internship is required if you’re pursuing any of the following at the College of General Studies:
But internships aren’t just for these programs. Students in Health Services, Criminal Justice, and Natural Sciences have also found internships to be a valuable way to gain professional experience.
Public Service
Major
Media and Professional Communications
Major
Nonprofit Management
Certificate
What You'll Gain
Experience That Matters
Apply what you’ve learned in a real-world professional setting.
Career Discovery
Explore roles and work environments to discover what fits your goals.
Career-Ready Skills
Develop communication, problem-solving, and professional skills you can carry forward.
Professional Connections
Build relationships with professionals and expand your network.
Academic Connections
See how your coursework connects to your interests and future career.
Future Opportunities
Open the door to recommendations, employment, graduate study, and other next steps.
Ready to Get Started?
Use these resources to understand the requirements, explore internship courses, and plan your next steps.
Internship Policy
Review eligibility requirements, academic credit policies, and regulations for CGS internships.
Review the Policy →Internship Course Options
Explore the discipline-specific internship courses available to CGS students.
View Course Options →Internship Checklist & Agreement
Follow the steps to find an internship, complete the agreement, register for your course, and receive academic credit.
View the Checklist →Featured Internships
Explore examples of internship sites where CGS students have gained valuable professional experience.
Explore Internships →Ready to Find Your Internship?
Your CGS academic advisor can help you understand internship requirements, plan for academic credit, and identify your next steps.
Start Your Internship Checklist →