In the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at The University of Texas at San Antonio, an academic internship is a credit-bearing, career-related work experience of limited duration in which a student gains real-world experience while earning credit toward their degree.
Internships may take place in a non-profit organization, a government office or a for-profit business and must include training and supervision from an industry professional.
An academic credit internship requires a student to perform scholarly work in conjunction with an approved internship experience. The academic internship must be supervised by a faculty member, and the scope and nature of the academic work must be defined and approved by the faculty member before the student can register for an academic credit internship.
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) defines an internship as a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting.
It’s never too early to do an internship! Academic credit internships may be completed within Fall, Spring or Summer academic terms and must be approved first in order to earn credit.
If you are not eligible to obtain credit at this time, we strongly urge you to complete the internship for the professional experience.
Leticia Garcia
Assistant Director
of Internships
Log in to Handshake for internship postings:
An internship is a short-term employment assignment, during the summer or regular school year that is related to your major or career goal. Interns work in a professional setting under the supervision of a practicing professional.
You are encouraged to do multiple internships to get a feel for various companies within an industry. Many internships will offer a competitive pay rate, while others will be unpaid. Evaluate your individual academic and financial situation before accepting an internship offer.
Step 1: Are you eligible?Must be a declared major in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business and in good academic standing at UTSA and in the college. Review our checklist to see if you meet all the eligibility requirements.
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Step 2: Identify Major Requirements and Faculty SupervisorSelect your program below to review the prerequisites for your major. To help you find a faculty member to supervise your internship course, please use the college's faculty directory. If you need help drafting an email request to a faculty member, copy our email template, which provides important information for a prospective supervisor. |
Step 3: Meet with your Academic AdvisorMeet with your academic advisor to determine your eligibility for an academic credit internship. |
Step 4: Complete the Internship PacketYou must complete steps 1-3 to successfully complete the electronic Carlos Alvarez College of Business Internship Packet. |
Step 5: Reflect and ReportOnce you have completed your internship, we would like for you to take a moment and reflect on your experience and report your internship on Handshake. |
For more information on the Academic Credit Internship process:
Contact Assistant Director of Experiential Learning, Erica Clark (erica.clark@utsa.edu) to learn more.
Internships for graduate students are extremely important and quite common, especially for students who do not intend to pursue a Ph.D. following completion of a master’s degree. The stakes are high; graduate internships are where graduate students can make important networking connections, secure mentoring relationships with senior-level executives and further increase the practical knowledge they will need to enter their desired field.
Organizations that work with interns at the graduate level will offer a more robust experience, beyond the undergraduate level, to keep graduate students challenged and engaged.
What organizations look for in a graduate-level intern:
• Trustworthy
• Innovative
• Resourceful
• Take on opportunities
• Work under tight deadlines
Step 1: Are you eligible?Must be a declared major in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business and in good academic standing at UTSA and in the college. Review our checklist to see if you meet all the eligibility requirements.
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Step 2: Meet with your Academic AdvisorMeet with your academic advisor to determine your eligibility for an academic credit internship. |
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Step 3: Identify Major Requirements and CoordinatorSelect your program below to connect with your Program Internship Coordinator. Your coordinator can help you to identify a faculty member to supervise your course progress.
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Step 4: Complete the Internship PacketYou must complete steps 1-3 to successfully complete the electronic Carlos Alvarez College of Business Internship Packet. |
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Step 5: Reflect and ReportOnce you have completed your internship, we would like for you to take a moment and reflect on your experience and report your internship. |
For Career and Graduate Coaching
Contact Assistant Director of Career Development, Danielle Gawronski (danielle.gawronski@utsa.edu) to learn more.
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