For Faculty

If You Know of a Student Seeking an Internship

Please refer that student to:

University Career Services for help developing an internship search strategy
Their department internship coordinator and academic advisor to learn more about options for receiving academic credit

Several Mason faculty and departments do offer internship opportunities. If you feel you are able to offer such an opportunity, please: 

discuss this with your department chair 
contact your department internship coordinator, to discuss recruitment strategies and for-credit possibilities. 
Consider connecting with University Career Services for more guidance about campus-wide recruitment strategies and the nature of supervision.

There are three basic elements your opportunity should provide for it to be considered appropriate for an internship:

The internship is within the student's area of study or supports their specific career goals; and asks them to use the knowledge they've gained through their academic study.
The internship supervisor provides guidance, evaluation, and feedback to facilitate the learning process. 
The student engages in ongoing contemplation of learning objectives throughout the course of the internship.

Do you receive job and internship opportunities for students? Encourage your connections to connect with University Career Services staff for help with spreading the word and organizing events. Take it a step further by becoming a part of our Career Influencers Network.
If you would like more information about supporting the career aspirations of your students and alumni, please reference the National Association of Colleges and Employers resource: A Faculty Guide To Ethical And Legal Standards In Student Employment

For students seeking an internship, University Career Services offers the following resources.