Endicott College is a pioneer in requiring comprehensive internship experiences in every program of study. A philosophy of "learning by doing" permeates the college curriculum in which students are encouraged to integrate theory and practice in all of their studies. The College founders believed that students working in their intended career areas could gain practical experience, sharpen their insights, and increase their skills.
Through their experiences in internships students will be prepared to:
- Apply, integrate, and evaluate knowledge within a particular academic discipline.
- Develop competencies for careers and community service.
- Explore career options and gain field experience.
- Foster personal growth through increased self-confidence, interpersonal skills, an understanding of self and diverse others, and a heightened sense of ethical standards.
- Improve the ability to learn in a self-directed manner.
The Internship Sequence for Field-based Learning at Endicott College
Bachelor degree candidates complete two 120-hour Internships (INT100 and INT200) for two credits each and one Semester Internship for 12 credits. Bachelor degree students entering Endicott College with 30 or more credits are exempt from one 120-hour internship.
Other Models for Internship
The structure of Internship education at Endicott is shaped by program and individual student learning objectives. Nursing and Athletic Training internship credits are earned in clinical education experiences. Education students devote internship hours to student teaching.
What our Interns are saying:
Alyssa Laurenza, Hospitality Major: "I just completed my internship today at the Inn at Middletown in Middletown,CT. It was one of the best experiences of my life and I can't thank Endicott College enough for requiring us to complete three internships. Not wanting to pursue hotels after my first internship experience, I decided to give it another try and fell in love. I worked in the sales department of the hotel and shadowed some of the managers in the other departments. I got to see how much goes into making a hotel run smoothly."
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For Further Information Contact Your Internship Coordinator