Internships

An internship is usually the length or equivalent of an academic term, may be part‐time or full‐time, paid or unpaid. You can do an internship for credit in Fall, Spring or Summer semester.

This work/learning experience is overseen by the internship coordinator and by a designated employee of the organization.

Handshake is THE BEST and easiest place to find internships related to your interest, major, or industry. Through this online tool you have access to employers that want to hire Boise State University students.

If you haven’t already, also get to know the Career Services webpage.

Also, check in with the Career Services Communication Counselor, Jamie Jensen at jamiejensen2@boisestate.edu.

Internships run each semester, but cannot run between semester (start in one semester but end in another).

1 credit equals 45 hours of work during the semester. You can sign up for one internship a semester ranging from 1-3 credits. A 3-credit internship would mean a commitment of 135 hours during the course of the semester (about 9 hours a week).

You can get up to twelve 400-level credits (COMM 493 or COMM 493U) applied towards your degree at Boise State.

• The first six credits count as upper-level credits towards your major
• The second six credits count as general upper-level credits towards graduating