CSB Internships Overview
An internship is a form of instruction and learning utilizing off campus
learning worksites. 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
Each student intern is required to develop a set of learning objectives including:
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.
Contact Information
Debbie Young
Internship Program Director
Craig School of Business Internship Program
California State University, Fresno
5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno,CA 93740 M/S PB7
Phone (559)278-4985; Fax (559)278-5763
