Program Overview

International Internship Program

The International Internship Program is designed for Carleton University undergraduate students to gain career-related work experience while earning academic credit.

Program Details

• The program allows students to complete an internship and earn academic credit simultaneously.
• The course work starts at the same time as the internship, and the assigned Professor works with the student to discuss assignment deadlines.
• There are no lecture hours for this course.

Course Structure

• The course is delivered online through Brightspace and can be completed alongside other courses.
• The course is assignment-based and helps students reflect on their learning in the workplace while connecting with their academics.
• Virtual internships are flexible and allow students to complete their internship part-time, promoting a balance between courses and other commitments.

Internship Hours

• Internship hours are distributed based on the student's availability and preferences.
• For fall or winter terms, students typically complete their internship hours part-time (10-25 hours per week).
• For summer terms, students can complete their internship full-time or part-time.

Academic Credit

• All Carleton students participating in an international internship experience with a Carleton partner are required to register in the academic credit associated with the internship.
• The academic credit complements the work done during the internship and facilitates connections between academics and work experience.

Program Requirements

• Students can participate in the program more than once.
• Students must complete mandatory forms for the University, which can be accessed via the MySuccess Portal on Carleton Central.

Internship Options

• Students can choose between a 0.5 credit course (requiring 150-349 internship hours) and a 1.0 credit course (requiring at least 350 internship hours).
• Students can also create their own internship, but this option is only available to BGInS students.

Participation

• Students can participate in the program during the fall, winter, or summer terms.
• The program is designed to provide students with a flexible and supportive environment to gain work experience and earn academic credit.