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. You will earn academic credit for an internship by enrolling into an internship course. The Freeman Center is here to help you find an internship and provide guidance for earning academic credit.

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Search for 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: Explore internship opportunities that align with your career goals

If you are a student who is interested in beginning the internship exploration process, please meet with a career advisor at the Freeman Center for guidance and support.

Schedule an Advising Appointment

Get Academic Credit for an Internship

Already have an internship? Enroll in an Internship Course to earn academic credit for your internship! Currently enrolled PCC students can receive academic credit for their paid or unpaid internship. Credits earned through the internship course are degree applicable and transferable to the California State University system.

Credit is awarded on the basis of objectives completed and the number of hours worked. Students need a minimum of 75 hours of paid work or 60 hours of unpaid work for each unit of credit. Students must have a prearranged work site and need approval for course enrollment. 

Gather the following documents/information to get approved for an internship course:

  1. Internship Offer Letter provided by the Host Organization
  2. Internship Information
    • Supervisor’s name, email, and phone number
    • Organization’s name and address
    • Internship start date and end date
    • Total internship hours

If you are a student who has been accepted to an internship, please contact our Internship Developers to begin the course enrollment process.  


 
Isabel Ochoa
Isabel Ochoa

iochoa12@pasadena.edu

Internship Developer for the following career communities:

  • Arts, Communication & Design
  • Business & Industry
  • Liberal Arts
Noel Gonzalez
Noel Gonzalez

ngonzalez89@pasadena.edu

Internship Developer for the following career communities:

  • Health Sciences & Wellness
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • STEM
 

Intern Pasadena

Are you thinking about applying to internships for the summer? Well you’ve come to the right place! This spring, you will have the opportunity to apply to Intern Pasadena, an 8-week paid summer internship program designed for our Lancers at Pasadena City College. By participating in the program interns will gain hands-on experience, expand their skills, and make meaningful connections in their chosen field while earning a competitive stipend. 

Applications for current year are now closed.
Check back soon for more information on the upcoming Summer 2025 cycle!

Curious about our hosts? Here are just a few:

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The Huntington
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Pasadena Chamber of Commerce