Most academic and administrative departments will sponsor internships. There are several ways you can go about arranging one. They may be able to give you a list of organizations who sponsor interns and assist you in the selection process. Contact them directly. They may be able to give you some suggestions about possible internships and let you know who might be willing to serve as instructor.
Many departments keep listings of internship opportunities.
Contact the Office of Career Development and Placement. Talk to students who have completed internships in your field of interest. They may be able to give you valuable insight and information. Here is a summary of the academic policy which you need to follow if you want to earn academic credit. To be sure you don't miss anything, we suggest that you read over the entire policy on page 22 of this booklet.