For Faculty

If You Know of a Student Seeking an Internship​

Please refer that student to:​

• University Career Services for help developing an internship search strategy
• Their department internship coordinator and academic advisor to learn more about options for receiving academic credit

If You Would like to Offer an Internship​

Several Mason faculty and departments do offer internship opportunities. If you feel you are able to offer such an opportunity, please: ​

• discuss this with your department chair ​
• contact your department internship coordinator, to discuss recruitment strategies and for-credit possibilities. ​
• Consider connecting with University Career Services for more guidance about campus-wide recruitment strategies and the nature of supervision.​

There are three basic elements your opportunity should provide for it to be considered appropriate for an internship​:

1. The internship is within the student's area of study or supports their specific career goals; and asks them to use the knowledge they've gained through their academic study.​
2. The internship supervisor provides guidance, evaluation, and feedback to facilitate the learning process. ​
3. The student engages in ongoing contemplation of learning objectives throughout the course of the internship.​

If you know of an opportunity​

• Do you receive job and internship opportunities for students? Encourage your connections to connect with University Career Services staff for help with spreading the word and organizing events. Take it a step further by becoming a part of our Career Influencers Network.​

• If you would like more information about supporting the career aspirations of your students and alumni, please reference the National Association of Colleges and Employers resource: A Faculty Guide To Ethical And Legal Standards In Student Employment