An internship should be approved the semester before it is taken. Schedules Students can intern during an academic term or during the summer. Some students opt for an internship placement which begins in summer and continues through the fall semester, while others begin an internship in the spring semester and continue to intern through the summer.
Many students receive academic credit for their internships.
Credit hours will depend of the number of hours you will work. Students may earn between 1 and 15 credits. Credit can only be taken in the major department and should be related to your major or career goals. Some internships are paid, but many are not depending on the availability of funds at the sponsoring organizations. Many organizations, particularly nonprofit organizations, simply do not have the funding to pay interns.