Experiential Learning

Experiential learning allows students to apply classroom concepts in a professional setting.

Internships For Credit

This experience integrates a student’s academic and career interests with hands-on work experience.

Qualifications:

Students must have completed 56 or more semester credit hours.
Students must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a 2.0 major GPA. [NOTE: Some departments require higher GPA’s to be eligible for an internship. Check with your department]
Students must have at least 12 credits completed in their major.
Students must be enrolled at Saint Mary’s at least one year prior to participating in an internship.
Students must register for their internship four weeks prior to the start of the internship semester.
Students must obtain approval from the designated academic department internship supervisor.

Read through the internship for credit guide before you register!

Field Exploration For Credit

Generally, this experience involves observation rather than hands-on activities

Qualifications:

Students must have completed 24 or more semester credit hours.
Students must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a 2.0 major GPA. [NOTE: Some departments require higher GPA’s to be eligible for an internship. Check with your department]
Students must register for their internship four weeks prior to the start of the internship semester.
Students must obtain approval from their academic advisor and the director of internships.

All students are encouraged to self-report experiences including:

Apprenticeship
Cooperative Education
Fellowship
Internships / Field Experiences (Not For Academic Credit)
On-Campus Employment
Part-Time or temp Employment
Research
Study Abroad
Volunteer

Open Handshake To Register For / Report An Experience

Read more about the difference between an internship and field exploration program here in the University Catalog

Handshake and External Links Disclaimer

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota contracts with the online job and internship posting database system, Handshake. While positions and organizations are researched before accepting them, it is still possible for fraudulent or unethical companies to get through the investigation process. Content on external links (outside of smumn.edu) is not reviewed or vetted for safety. It is the responsibility of those using any job search systems or internet links to recognize the dangers of online/internet job searching. Carefully research all employers/organizations, positions, and contacts before providing personal information or applying for positions.