Internship Studies Program

Oceanside, Building 3700: 760.795.6772

Internships are designed to provide MiraCosta students with workplace experience and new skills. The Internship Studies Program benefits students, faculty, and the academic disciplines by linking classroom learning to the work world, developing mentor relationships, and adding significant work experience to students' resumes. The program offers business, industry, and organizations the talents and energy of students who not only contribute to workforce development but also strengthen the link between the educational and business communities. Students who intend to transfer are advised to enroll in Internship Studies for no more than 6 units.

Student interns are required to do the following:

1. Complete 6 units at MiraCosta prior to applying for an internship
2. Enroll in a minimum of 3 units in addition to the Internship Studies units
3. Meet with the instructor at least twice during the semester at the job site
4. Work a minimum of 60 non-paid hours per unit or 75 paid hours per unit, for a maximum of 3 units per semester
5. Meet learning objectives, complete assignments, and document monthly hours worked.

Internships are available in many disciplines and are identified with 292 as their course number.

For further information, students can visit www.miracosta.edu/careers.

From MCCCD Administrative Procedure 4103