Credit-based internship courses allow BSI and MSI 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

This course is a supplemental educational opportunity for BSI students to receive academic credit for the work being completed in a summer internship capacity. In this course, students will develop learning objectives, complete a post-internship reflective assignment and design an internship learning 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: 3

Advisory prerequisite: Permission of instructor

SI 690 - Internship/Field Experience

Selected practical experience opportunity for MSI students who perform at least 60 hours of work in an approved internship. One credit hour is granted for each 60 hours of work under the supervision of a mentor. One to six credits can be earned, with registration during any term. Students must also participate in an online course during the internship. 

Credit hours: 1-6

Advisory prerequisite: Permission of instructor

SI 681 - Internship/Field Experience

Selected practical experience opportunity for MSI students who perform at least 180 hours of work in one or two approved summer internships. One credit hour is granted for each 60 hours of work under the supervision of a mentor, and students have the option to enroll in three to six credits based on the number of hours worked. While the internship takes place in summer, registration is in the winter term preceding the internships, when students must participate in one preparatory career development seminar. Students must also participate in an online course during the summer internship experience.

Credit hours: 3-6

Advisory prerequisite: Permission of instructor
 

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