Internships
An internship can give you a head start in your industry. Internships provide students with opportunities to gain real world experience in their field prior to graduation, network with other professionals, and earn academic credit toward graduation. Dakota State University's Career and Professional Development team is here to help guide you to the right-fit internship as you begin your professional journey. Log in to the recruiting platform Handshake to connect with employers and begin to forge your career path.
Internship opportunities
There are two types of internships: for credit, and not for credit. Both can be paid or unpaid, depending on the intern’s arrangement with the employer.
For credit internships
Credit internships are internships that are completed for academic credit.
To receive credit for an internship, you will begin by reaching out to the Internship Coordinator that aligns with your college. The Internship Coordinator and your academic advisor will review the position description to ensure it aligns with your major.
Once approved, your next step is to complete the application for an internship. Additional resources can be found from your Internship Coordinators.Important note: You will need to register for and make payment for the internship credit(s) prior to beginning the opportunity. Credit cannot be given to previous work completed.
Not for credit internships
Not for credit internships enhance the student’s academic or career development but do not offer academic credit. Students can register for their internship in Handshake Experiences, using the “General Internship” template for the current academic semester.
Internship Coordinators
- Deb Tech - College of Business & Information Systems
- Kathy Engbrecht - The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences
- Tate Carson - Digital Art & Design
- Bill Bendix - Cyber Leadership Intelligence
