An internship is a form of instruction and learning utilizing off campus learning stations. In order to qualify for academic credit an internship must provide for one of the following:

    Several job related experiences These experiences should provide for progressive learning rather than repetitive activity. In addition, these activities should provide meaningful output for the organization.

Possible rotation through different functional areas or departments each involving different assignments.  A single major project requiring the intern to interact with multiple departments, functional areas, or customers.  Multiple assignments or projects within the same functional area. These assignments should require a variety of skills, outcomes, and exposure to different aspects of an individual department's operations.

Involvement in the learning of day to day operations and specific activities associated with the operation of the business.

While all internships require some degree of clerical or repetitive work, no more than 20% of the internship time may be spent on duties of a clerical or repetitive nature such as selling, stock keeping, telemarketing, or data entry.

Internship Objectives

The student's internship objectives are built around the following:

Skill Development: Apply what you have learned in school. Learn to work as part of a company team. Learn and improve specific skills (writing, verbal, research, computer, interpersonal)

Broader Knowledge: Gain competencies not offered in regular, on campus, classes. Develop a better understanding of the work place, operational procedures, and organize structure.

Career Awareness & Development: Exploration and clarification of academic and career alternatives. Develop contacts in career related fields. Obtain potential recommendations for permanent employment or graduate/professional schools. 

Personal Development: Develop values and confidence, assertiveness, and decision making abilities.

Director of Internship Programs,
Debbie Young
debbiey@csufresno.edu

Craig Internships
California State University, Fresno

5245 N. Backer Avenue
Fresno,CA 93740
(559) 278-4985