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Paid Internships For Academic Credit

Establishing a For Credit Paid Internship:

A paid internship is considered W2 employment, earning at least minimum wage

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  • Step 1: Review Program Requirements and the Internship Handbook

    In addition to reviewing the program requirements below, please review the Community Partner Internship Handbook for tips and suggestions when creating your internship opportunity. 

    Program requirements include:

    • Ensuring the internship position is related to an academic field of study available at CSUSM
    • Ensuring the internship position consists of pre-professional or professionally-related work assignments and tasks (note: administrative tasks must not exceed 20% of the internship).
    • Ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment
    • Ensure compensation meets current minimum wage guidelines
    • Permitting, as needed, a CSUSM faculty/staff member to conduct a site visit prior to the student commencing internship work
    • Learn and be familiar with federal student privacy laws (FERPA) and adhere to it accordingly
    • Providing training and consistent guidance and supervision by a professional staff member
    • Providing a workplace orientation to the student including safety and emergency procedures
    • Allowing interns to meet with their supervisors and receive feedback on their activities on a regular basis
    • Verifying internship hours completed
    • Completing a partner experience survey
  • Step 2: Submit an Application

    Complete the Acadmic Internship Partner Application form online.  To process your application in a timely manner, please ensure to answer all questions thoroughly. Please note your “Main Contact” information will be listed in the database for our students and faculty to view as the point of contact for your organization. If your application is on behalf of a pre-selected student, please indicate in the application. 

    Your application will be reviewed within 7-9 business days.

  • Step 3: Finalizing your University Community Partnership

    The application will be reviewed and upon approval, your organization and internship information will be uploaded to the Academic Internship database for our students  and faculty to review.

     


Apply!