For many fields, such as medicine and education, a set number of experience hours is required for a degree to be awarded. Sections divided by MSU college include paid internships. Companies often recruit on-campus for paid internship candidates through Career Services and Placement. Academic units often have information on either paid or unpaid internships that may be offered for academic credit and are relevant to that specific field. These units are listed in the Experiential Learning Guide.
Academic units can review and evaluate any internship to determine if academic credit can be given.
X. Other Sources of Support Advisors Academic advisors are able to connect students with contacts within that field of interest. Advisors are also a source of career information and are able to provide insight into the various career paths available in that field. They can help identify internship, co-op and other related work experience as well as recommend courses that provide relevant career information. Family, Friends, Professors, etc. This type of networking can assist students in arranging an informational interview or job shadow or even an employment opportunity.