Get Course Credit for an Internship

Enroll in an Internship Course to earn academic credit for your internship! Academic credit is required for unpaid internships, but is optional for paid internships. The Office of Work-Based Learning is here to help you through the process of enrolling into the correct internship course!

Start Earning Academic Credit for Your Internship

Already have an intership? Gather the following documents/information to get approved for course enrollment:

1. Offer Letter from the Host Organization
2. Contact Information
   • Supervisor’s name
   • Supervisor’s title
   • Supervisor’s email address
   • Supervisor’s phone number
   • Organization Name
   • Organization Address
     

The above information is to be submitted to the Office of Work-Based Learning at wbl@pasadena.edu to get the process started!

Need help finding an Internship?

Internships are experiences meant to enhance or complement the knowledge you have gained in a class or program of study. Internships typically last one semester and can be paid or unpaid. These experiences help you gain insight into the world of work for your chosen industry of career field. 

Find an Internship

Before applying to an internship, you’ll want to go through the following steps to help you land the right opportunity for you:

• Step 1: Identify your skills, interests and values
• Step 2: Declare a major and identify potential career paths
• Step 3: Create a resume and cover letter

• Step 4: Meet with an internship advisor
  

Apply to an Internship

Once you’ve completed the steps above, the internship advisor will help you find internship opportunities and submit a strong application. Once you have landed the internship, we will also help you enroll in an internship course for credit.