Official UNE Internship Course Description:

An internship is a high-impact learning experience where knowledge and theory from students’ program of study are integrated with shadowing, volunteering, or paid employment with a private company, not-for-profit organization, or government agency toward the intentional development of transferable knowledge, skills, and abilities and practical application of professional competencies. Prior to registering for the class, students must work with the Internship Coordinator and course instructor to identify, apply for, and secure an internship. In addition to the hands-on experiential learning that occurs at the internship site, students attend class to discuss the experience, reflect on their learning, and explore ways the internship extends course-based learning. Through guidance, support and regular feedback from the mentor and the course instructor, students learn and practice their internship position and achieve their learning objectives.

My Description:

An internship, in general, is a credit-bearing real-world opportunity. The purpose of an internship is to allow students to get knowledge specific to their desired field, which they couldn’t get in the classroom. This experience often also involves shadowing professionals, working under a supervisor, and growing basic soft skills.