Internships

The Internship Process

  • You must complete an internship of (at least) 3 credits, which is equivalent to 90 hours of supervised work with the hosting organization.  Ideally, you will complete the internship after your sophomore year once you have chosen your area of concentration.
  • The internship is your opportunity to explore your interests and apply what you have learned in the classroom to a workplace setting.  
  • You should start your internship search several weeks ahead of the quarter in which you plan to begin the internship. The Public Affairs Internship Coordinator (currently, Dr. Noreen Elbert) can help you to develop an internship plan that meets your academic and career goals.
  • For more information, assistance and helpful internship tips and hints, please visit the College of Arts and Sciences Pathways to Professional Formation in the College Advising Office. 

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Registering for an Internship

Before you can register for your internship, you must:

  • Meet with the Internship Coordinator to discuss your internship and
  • Complete the appropriate SU registration materials through the handshake internship portal. 

For more information, assistance and helpful internship tips and hints, please visit the College of Arts and Sciences Pathways to Professional Formation in the College Advising Office.

Before the last day of classes of the quarter during which you complete your internship, you must complete and submit the following documents to the Internship Coordinator:

  • Student Final Report Format
  • Supervisor Report You should provide a copy of this form to your internship supervisor prior to completion of your internship and request that they complete the form and email it to the Internship Coordinator by the due date

Contact Us

Kevin Ward, PhD

Associate Professor and Director, Casey 210-18

206.296.5438

wardke@seattleu.edu

Noreen Elbert, PHD

Public Affairs Internship Coordinator

206-296-6288

elbertn@seattleu.edu