IDSC Internship Requirements
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In order to receive course credit, internships must be approved by the IDSC Director, IDSC 4920 instructor, and/or the IDSC Faculty Advisory Board.
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For course credit, you must enroll in IDSC 4920 (the online capstone course for IDSC) for the semester that you plan to complete the internship work. While enrolled in this course, you will work at your internship site and submit all required time logs and reflection check-ins to the Canvas course.
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Internships should incorporate most, if not all, of your emphases and clearly contribute to your long-range career plan. You should be able to explain why and how your internship allows you to apply your knowledge and how it will help you to attain your career goals.
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At the beginning of the internship, you will complete a supervisor agreement form with your internship supervisor.
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Internships cannot be with your current place of employment.
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Internships cannot be with your current sports team or trainer.
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You cannot work directly for a family member or be employed by a family-owned business for the internship.
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You must work a minimum of 130 internship hours.
For questions related to course credit for your internship, contact:
Dr. Robin Sexton
IDSC Director
0176F RBD Library
Locating an Internship
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Join professional organizations in your discipline areas. Ask your professors for suggestions.
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Make an appointment with AU Career Discovery and Success.
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Investigate other Auburn resources through:
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Non-Profits
Many of our students work for non-profit organizations in the Auburn area. Remember, internships can be paid or unpaid, and they must allow you to use your emphasis areas. Students have interned with Boys and Girls Clubs, Lee County Literacy Coalition, Auburn City Parks and Recreation, Lee County Youth Development Center, and others.
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Identifying and approaching a company
Some students identify local companies they want to work for and approach them about working as an intern. You can inquire as to whether they have internship opportunities or if they would consider using an intern. In effect, you are seeking internship opportunities where there are none advertised. One student approached his apartment complex and was hired as a marketing intern this way. Other students have worked for local companies such as The Auburn University Club golf shop, marketing companies, design companies, and others. This approach requires advanced planning on your part as you prepare your introduction and an explanation of how working for the organization benefits them and you.
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Networking
You are strongly encouraged to use your networking contacts. Ask your friends, family, sports advisors, or others if they know of opportunities. Make sure you find something that relates to at least two of your emphases.
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