Division of Workforce Development (Careers and Continuing Education)

Duration of Internship Program

Work Schedule: The internship program is designed to work with your class schedule. It is a priority that the internship provides a culture of flexibility and accommodation.

Employers and interns are encouraged to work together deciding how the intern’s hours will be scheduled. The hours worked must meet the needs of the intern and the employer.

A typical internship should be completed within a traditional 16-week semester; however, you can complete your hours in as little as five or in as many as 16 weeks. Work with your internship faculty and supervisor to determine an appropriate schedule that meets the needs of all involved (refer to sample internship schedules).

Sample Internship Schedules
Number of Hours	Number of Weeks	Total Hours
180 Internship hours
Approximately 18 hrs/week	10 weeks	180
Approximately 15 hrs/week	12 weeks	180
Approximately 12 hrs/week	16 weeks	180
120 Internship hours
Approximately 12 hrs/week	10 weeks	120
Approximately 10 hrs/week	12 weeks	120
Approximately 8 hrs/week	16 weeks	120