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The Goal . . . to initiate internship opportunities that provide students with a coherent and cohesive program of integrated learning experiences to support their academic, social, and personal development while attending the College of Charleston and studying within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs.

An internship is defined as a carefully monitored (in this case by both a representative from the College of Charleston and by an individual within the place of internship) work or service experience in which a student has specific learning goals and can reflect upon those opportunities.

During a student’s tenure at the college, internships provide knowledge about a certain field of study or work allowing for a more informed decision about major and career choices.  Learning activities most common in internship settings are goal setting, observation, reflection, evaluation, and assessment.  Interns coexist with company employees in a structured environment working within the parameters of a learning agenda that is devised, and agreed to, between the intern and the internship host.  This learning contract shapes the goals of the student’s specific learning agenda.

• Learn about your career choice and become more informed in your future decisions.
• Complement your in-class experiences by bring real world knowledge to your studies.
• Increase your knowledge base within your field through out-of-class experiences.
• Work alongside a professional in your chosen career area.
• Experiences in the workforce add value to your resume and enhance graduate and professional school applications.
• Internships can often lead to a full time work placement within the organization.

Dr. Bruce Fleming

228 Lightsey Conference Center (Career Services)
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs
College of Charleston
66 George Street
Charleston, SC   29424-0001

(O) 843-953-6310
(C) 843-425-4036
(F) 843-953-6341
(E) flemingw@cofc.edu