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The Essentials
As a student, an internship is your opportunity to learn valuable skills, clarify your career goals, and learn a little more about yourself.
As an internship sponsor, an internship is your opportunity to form a professional relationship with the School of Business and Economics (S.B.E.) and to have a positive and lasting effect on a student's academic and professional career.
Whether you are a student or a sponsor, an internship is an outstanding opportunity to make a difference. Want to know more? Call us at (518) 564-4187 or make an appointment to come in.
Eligibility Requirements
Academic Level
Students must have completed 60 credit hours to do an internship.
Grade Point Average
A minimum (cumulative) grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 is required. Academic departments in the S.B.E. reserve the right to require prerequisite courses and a minimum G.P.A. in the student's major for internship eligibility. Check with your department chair for more information.
Academic Credit and Grading
Academic Credit
An internship typically lasts 15 weeks. Academic credit is based on the number of hours an intern works. Grading is assigned by the faculty member sponsoring the intern.
60 total hours=1 credit (4 hours / week)
120 total hours=2 credits (8 hours / week)
180 total hours=3 credits (12 hours / week)
240 total hours=4 credits (16 hours / week)
300 total hours=5 credits (20 hours / week)
360 total hours=6 credits (24 hours / week)
Required Documentation
Student Registration Form
Students must register to and meet with the Office of Career Opportunities and Internships (O.C.O.I.) director before pursuing an internship. Students should complete the student registration form and bring it to the appointment.
Resume
Students pursuing an internship must prepare a resume and general cover letter. Subsequent cover letters should be tailored to each job application. Need help? Just ask.
Learning Agreement
A learning agreement is required for academic credit internships. The learning agreement specifies dates, work hours, credit hours, G.P.A., and grading information for the internship.
| For this number of credits | The Student's Deliverable is |
| 1-2 credits | A written internship evaluation by the student indicating the nature of and expected results of work performed, supervision received, and the student's perception of the internship's value. |
| 3-4 credits | Develop a list of five reading assignments which pertain to subject matter related to the internship. Write an overview of the nature and results of work performed, supervision received, and the perception of the value of the internship |
| 5-6 credits | Develop a list of five reading assignments which pertain to subject matter related to the internship. Write an overview of the nature and results of work performed, supervision received, and the perception of the value of the internship Write a 20-paged research paper related to the internship and student objectives. |
| More than 6 credits | The department chair will determine additional requirements if more than six credits are to be granted. |
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like more information about internships and careers in business and economics at Plattsburgh State please contact
Dr. Kwangseek Choe, Director
Phone: (518) 564-4192
Fax: (518) 564-4215
E-mail: sbe-careers@plattsburgh.edu
101 Broad Street, Redcay Hall Room 116
Plattsburgh, NY 12901