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Internships and professional development

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Internships

Barrett students are excellent candidates for internships and professional development opportunities. The Barrett Office of Internships works with current honors students and employers on the internship process.

Contact the Barrett Internship Coordinator

 

Questions?

Cariann Powers

Cariann Powers

Internship and Community Outreach Coordinator, Senior

Barrett Honors College

cariann.powers@asu.edu

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Find an internship

Take the time to create an internship search plan, meet with the Barrett Internship Coordinator, build your applications materials and attend the Internship Fair.

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Honors credit for internship

Students are eligible for up to 3 honors credits through HON 484: Internships taught by Barrett faculty.

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Career resources

Find information on upcoming internship fairs, creating your Handshake Link, adding Barrett to your resume and LinkedIn account and more.

Benefits of internships:

  • Gain practical experience outside the classroom
  • Develop new skills including technical and soft skills in your field
  • Earn academic credit for your experience
  • Explore different career paths
  • Network and gain references for future employment

FAQs

An internship is a short-term learning experience that allows students to take the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and apply them in a professional setting. Internships provide students the opportunity to learn from professionals and explore potential career options in a wide variety of disciplines and industries. An internship should be recognized as a professional development opportunity where the student is directly supervised and mentored by a staff member at the organization. Interns are given responsibilities beyond basic administrative or clerical tasks, rather focusing on more project-based experiences.

The ideal timeline is that students should begin searching for internships 6-9 months in advance of their preferred start date. For summer internships, most employers begin recruiting students in September / October of the year before, so be prepared to apply early in the academic year! It should also be noted that students do not have to wait until their junior and senior year to apply for an internship. Most employers typically recruit juniors and seniors, but students can participate in an internship at any point during their college career.

Check out upcoming events and look at resources with ASU’s Career and Professional Development Services.

Student with approved internships and submission of completed documentation may enroll in HON 484. Students in HON 484 will attend mandatory, live, course meetings during the semester specified on the ASU Class Search page. Specific HON 484 assignments will vary based on the instructor teaching the course. Grading is based on the following general course elements: course attendance and participation, discussion boards, presentations, and written reflections. Students are expected to stay in regular contact with their internship supervisors and meet all internship expectations agreed upon for the duration of the internship.

International students

For international students with an internship offer, visit this webpage for details on how to file for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT).

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Opportunities

An internship is an opportunity for students to enhance their learning outside of the classroom, gaining hands-on experience in their potential career path. Inclusion of content on this page does not constitute or imply any kind of endorsement of the submitting organization, its products, services, or political ideologies. Barrett, the Honors College strongly encourages students to conduct their own research before applying to any positions.