I can not afford to leave my job to participate in the internship program that is required to graduate. My experience should be considered in exchange for the internship. My supervisors, past and present, would be happy to complete any evaluations as needed. I have spoken to many other students in the same predicament as myself and would like to see schools develop criteria to accept experience in exchange for internships.
Many schools have a minimum grade point average for internships.
If they are allloed to graduate, what takes the place of the internship.