Academic Affairs
BCC Internship Program

BCC defines an internship as:

• Any short-term, supervised work experience specifically related to a student’s declared major, for which the student earns academic credit.
• The work can be full- or part-time, on- or off-campus, paid or unpaid.
• The internship should provide the student with a meaningful experience directly related to their course of study. The Faculty Internship Instructor ultimately approves the suitability of the internship for course credit.

Eligible Students:

• The student must have a declared major and be in good academic standing
• It is strongly recommended that the student have completed at least 24 credits (unless waived by the appropriate Associate Dean)

Student Responsibilities:

• Meet with the appropriate Faculty Internship Instructor
• Acquire an internship (paid or unpaid) in a field directly related to their declared academic major
  Register and pay for the internship class
• Complete all required assignments/reports/projects and paperwork
• Fulfill the required amount of working hours (144 hours for 3 credits)
• Perform all work duties as assigned
• Learn as a result of the work experience

Benefits of an Internship:

• Earn academic credit
• Gain practical experience and job knowledge
• Test your career decisions
• Make valuable contacts in your professional field