Internships


Gain professional experience while earning academic credit! An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting (NACE 2023). 

While students typically complete internships during their junior or senior year of college, it's never too early to prepare your resume and cover letter and begin applying for and participating in internships.

    In a competitive job market, having an internship can help set recent college graduates apart from other applicants. In fact, research shows that when choosing between two equally qualified candidates, employers often consider internship experience as the #1 factor in their hiring decision (NACE Job Outlook 2023).

    Additional benefits to having an internship include:

    • Acquiring industry knowledge

    • Understanding multiple aspects of an organization

    • Learning how to implement classroom knowledge in a professional work environment

    • Developing career competencies to help you advance in your future career

    • Expanding your professional network

    Not sure where to begin? Here are some tips for finding the internship that's right for you.

    1.  Define your goals

    Think about what kind of internship you're looking for. What type of experience do you want to gain and how does this align with your academic interests and/or career goals? Also consider your personal requirements (pay, location, etc.). This will help you focus your search.


    2.  Start searching early

    Decide on a timeline for your internship (e.g., summer of junior year) and start searching early. Unlike most jobs, internships are usually filled well in advance. The deadline for internships vary by industry, with some companies (banking, finance, etc.) recruiting up to a year in advance. However, in general, you should start looking for an internship at least 4-5 months in advance.


    3.  Update your resume/cover letter

    Make sure that your resume and cover letter are up-to-date and follow best practices.


    4.  Meet with a career coach

    Schedule an appointment with the career center. We can meet with you to discuss your career goals, review your resume/cover letter, and discuss internship search strategies.


    5.  Utilize Handshake

    Search internship postings on Handshake. With 750,000+ employers recruiting on Handshake, it's the #1 way college students find jobs and internships.


    6.  Attend career fairs

    Our career fairs and events are a great opportunity to meet with recruiters and learn more about internship opportunities within their organizations.


    7.  Tap into your network

    Just as 80% of jobs are filled through networking, many internships are as well! Tap into your network, including family, friends, co-workers, classmates, and professors.

    Today, more and more employers are paying their interns. However, many internships are still advertised as unpaid. The Department of Labor created a Fact Sheet to determine whether interns working for "for-profit" companies must be paid under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Apply for an Internship!

Unlike most jobs, internships are usually filled well in advance. Recruiting timelines vary by industry. However, in general, you should start looking for an internship at least 4-5 months in advance. Search hundreds of internships in Handshake and at Winthrop's annual Career Fairs!

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Earn Academic Credit

Winthrops internship programs give students the opportunity to earn academic credit for their internships. To earn credit, you must find an internship and register for the appropriate course (each course has its own requirements and registration process).

    Course

    Liaison

     

    Anthropology (ANTH 430A-C)
    Dr. Brent Woodfill
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    Biology (BIOL 461-463)
    Dr. Silvia Wozniak
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    Chemistry (CHEM 461-463)
    Dr. James Hanna, Willie Aiken
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    English (ENGL 431-433)
    Dr. Heather Listhartke
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    Environmental Studies (ENVS 461-463)
    Dr. Scott Werts
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    History (HIST 463, 601)
    Dr. Eddie Lee
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    Human Nutrition (NUTR 528-531)
    Dr. Stephanie Nielsen
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    Individualized Studies (IDVS 461-463)
    Dr. Ginger Williams
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    Mathematics (MATH 461-463)
    Dr. Kristen Abernathy
     
    Mass Communication (MCOM 461-464)
    Bonnye Stuart
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    Political Science (PLSC 471-473)
    Dr. Jennifer Disney
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    Psychology (PSYC 340A-C)
    Dr. Darren Ritzer
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    Psychology (PSYC 463)
    Dr. Donna Nelson
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    School Psychology (PSYC 653, 654)
    Dr. Giancarlo Anselmo
     
    Social Work (SCWK 463, 612)
    Nikole Kidd
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    Sociology (SOCL 430A-C)
    Dr. Brent Woodfill
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    Writing (WRIT 431-433)
    Dr. Heather Listhartke
     

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    Liaison

     

    Accounting (ACCT 491),
    Finance (FINC 491)
    Dr. Adriana Cordis
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    Economics (ECON 491)
    Dr. Adriana Cordis
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    Computer Science (CSCI 491),
    Cybersecurity
    Computer Information Systems (CSCI
    492)
    Dr. Michael Whitney
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    Healthcare Management (HCMT 491),
    Management (MGMT 491),
    Marketing (
    MKTG 491),
    Entrepreneurship (ENTR 491),
    International Business (BADM 492),
    General Business (BADM 491)
    MBA (BADM 694)
    Dr. Michael Matthews
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    Course

    Liaison

     

    Athletic Training
    Martha Dettl-Rivera
     
    Education
    Kristin Culbreath
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    Exercise Science (EXSC 495, 496)
    Logan Daughtry,
    Janet Wojcik 
     
    Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS 594, 595)
    Dr. Tenisha Powell
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    Outdoor Leadership (OUTL 351)
    Geoff Morrow
     
    Sport Management (SPMA 392, 493, 496)
    Jinwook Chung
     

    Course

    Liaison

     

    Art History (ARTH 340)
    Dr. Alice Burmeister
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    Dance (DANA 471)
    Daniel Gordon
     
    Interior Design (INDS 340)
    Jason Tselentis
     
    Music Education
    Julia McCallum
     
    Music Technology
    Ron Parks
     
    Theatre (THRA 471)
    Daniel Gordon
     
    Visual Communications (VCOM 340)
    Jason Tselentis