Credit-based internship courses allow BSI, MSI and MHI students to earn academic credit while engaging in an approved internship. Students gain practical hands-on experience at their internship while also taking part in reflective-based learning to make meaning of their experience and how it impacts their future career goals.

Students must work with the UMSI Career Development Office in advance of starting work on an internship in order to confirm that it will meet requirements for credit and to obtain permission to register. CDO staff instruct all credit-based internship courses. 

SI 390: Internship Experience and Seminar in Practical Engagement

Optional practical experience opportunity for BSI students who perform at least 60 hours of work in a summer internship. Internship experiences for credit and enrollment in this course must be approved in advance by the UMSI Career Development Office. In this course, students will develop learning objectives, complete reflective assignments and design an internship portfolio demonstrating internship outcomes. This course will support students' ability to derive deeper meaning from an integrated learning experience with the potential to contribute to life-long career development.

Credit hours: 1

Advisory prerequisite: Permission of instructor

SI 690: Internship/Field Experience and Seminar in Practical Engagement

Selected practical experience opportunity for students who perform at least 60 hours of work in an internship. One credit hour is granted for 60 hours of work under the supervision of an onsite supervisor. Internship experiences for credit and enrollment in this course must be approved in advance by the UMSI Career Development Office. Students will develop learning objectives, complete reflective assignments and design an internship portfolio demonstrating internship outcomes. This course will support students' ability to derive deeper meaning from an integrated learning experience with the potential to contribute to life-long career development.

Credit hours: 1-6

Advisory prerequisite: Permission of instructor

SI 681: Internship/Field Experience and Seminar in Practical Engagement

Selected practical experience opportunity for students who perform 60-360 hours of work in a summer internship under the supervision of an onsite supervisor. Internship experiences for credit must be approved in advance by the UMSI Career Development Office. Students will develop learning objectives, complete reflective assignments and design an internship portfolio demonstrating internship outcomes. This course will support students' ability to derive deeper meaning from integrated learning experience with the potential to contribute to life-long career development.

Credit hours: 1-6

Advisory prerequisite: Permission of instructor

Credit-based internships are generally not available for UMSI doctoral students. However, international doctoral students may elect Rackham 998 to qualify for Curricular Practical Training for an optional internship.