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Internships are structured work experiences that directly expose students to jobs and careers in the field of business.\u00a0 They can be paid or unpaid.\u00a0 In either case, college credit is granted to interns who successfully meet the requirements.\u00a0 College credit is only a part of the reason for getting involved in an internship.<\/p>\n
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Internships can be an important part of a business or economics education.\u00a0 They provide opportunities to apply what you have learned in the classroom and to explore careers that interest you.\u00a0 An internship is more than just a job because you get to work with professionals on a one-to-one basis.\u00a0 At the very least, an internship enables you to make better career decisions because of the direct contact in the field, but many students use their internships to help them obtain paid employment after graduation.<\/p>\n
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There are three key requirements for a business or economics internship.\u00a0 You must be a currently enrolled WOU student in good standing in your junior or senior year of studies.\u00a0 Finally, you must be willing to represent ÀÖ²¥ÊÓƵ in a positive manner.\u00a0 Interns are expected to conduct themselves professionally with all outside contacts.<\/p>\n
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Interns are expected to work a total of 30 hours for every one unit of college credit.\u00a0 Therefore a 3 credit internship would consist of 90 hours of on site work.\u00a0 In addition there will be outside academic assignments such as writing a paper or keeping a journal.\u00a0 Students may apply up to 12 internship credits toward their degree.<\/p>\n
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Internships are evaluated by the faculty adviser at the end of the term.\u00a0 The Division of Business and Economics policy is to accept credit for internships on a Pass\/No Credit basis.\u00a0 In evaluating the internship, the faculty advisor may take into consideration all or any combination of the following means of assessment:<\/p>\n
Here are a few ideas on where to look for internships:<\/p>\n
WOU’s business and economics graduates agree that internships are an important part of a well rounded education.\u00a0 In a survey of recent graduates, 77% recommended that an internship should be a required part of the major.\u00a0 Many participants at a recent Alumni Night event noted that their college internships led directly to their current jobs.<\/p>\n
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