The internship course is designed to guide students’ professional development as they navigate quickly changing career patterns. Participation will equip students with the practical skills needed to thrive in a globalized world of work — as well as the theoretical background and critical thinking abilities necessary to reflect on their position in that interconnected system.
Class activities will focus on applied skill building and reflective discussions with other students taking part in an international internship. Students will have the opportunity to network with a variety of global professionals with established careers, design an intervention meant to improve their chosen workplace or sector, and receive individualized feedback about their professional performance.
- This course is required of all students participating in a Community Internship, in addition to internship hours (45 hours at internship site per credit).
- Placements cannot be guaranteed and may not be available within your field of study.
- Interested students should submit the Internship Request form(s) and resume as part of the application process by the deadline
- Students are advised to speak with their college advisor to find out whether there are any limitations or restrictions on how internship credit counts in their degree, including the possibility of petitioning for credit other than BPS400.
- All students will initially be registered for BPS400, with special instructions below.
Special Instructions
- Newhouse majors/minors in a Communications-based internship (must meet established criteria) may update their registration once abroad to COM475
- iSchool students in information management and technology placements must also complete the iSchool Petition to Faculty by emailing iCareers@syr.edu, to request that BPS400 count as an iSchool elective.
- Internships abroad do not fulfill Whitman students’ graduation internship requirement unless directed/approved by the London Whitman School program director or Whitman Career Services. Interested students may email whitmanadvising@syr.edu.
Department: Internship Experience Credit
Location: Strasbourg
Semesters: Fall, Spring
Credits: 1, 2, 3