3 Credits Academic internships at Thomas Jefferson University aid students in professional preparation through a work experience directly related to their major and career goals. Three credit registration options exist in 0.5 credit, 3 credit and 6 credit increments. All are completed as elective academic courses, including a course syllabus focused on professional skill-building and written assignments. While the primary emphasis on the course is on the internship work experience, course assignments are incorporated to prompt reflection on the internship. This reflection is an integral component of experiential learning and students' overall career and professional development. The Career Services Center and designated Faculty Internship Advisor (FIA) from the student's major provide support and guidance during the semester of participation. Career Services staff is also available to assist students with internship search strategy prior to the internship. At the conclusion of the internship semester, all students are evaluated both by their employer and FIA, receiving a grade derived from successful performance as determined by the employer, the quality of academic assignments submitted to faculty, and completion of minimum required hours. All internships, regardless of credit registration, are a minimum of twelve weeks in length. Academic internships are offered during the fall, spring and twelve week summer semesters.
6 Credits Academic internships at Thomas Jefferson University aid students in professional preparation through a work experience directly related to their major and career goals. Three credit registration options exist in 0.5 credit, 3 credit and 6 credit increments. All are completed as elective academic courses, including a course syllabus focused on professional skill-building and written assignments. While the primary emphasis on the course is on the internship work experience, course assignments are incorporated to prompt reflection on the internship. This reflection is an integral component of experiential learning and students' overall career and professional development. The Career Services Center and designated Faculty Internship Advisor (FIA) from the student's major provide support and guidance during the semester of participation. Career Services staff is also available to assist students with internship search strategy prior to the internship. At the conclusion of the internship semester, all students are evaluated both by their employer and FIA, receiving a grade derived from successful performance as determined by the employer, the quality of academic assignments submitted to faculty, and completion of minimum required hours. All internships, regardless of credit registration, are a minimum of twelve weeks in length. Academic internships are offered during the fall, spring and twelve week summer semesters.