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Each semester, an average of 60 Guilford College students receive academic credit for their work in the local community and around the world. Guilford College is grateful for the community's extensive participation in our internship program. This program as being mutually beneficial to the student, the college and the internship site.
Students receive credit for utilizing an alternative learning environment to attain specific educational goals. Credit is granted as follows:
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1 credit: 36 hours of work on site
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2 credits: 72 hours of work on site
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3 credits: 108 hours of work on site
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4 credits: 144 hours of work on site
Along with fulfilling the above requirements, each student works in consultation with a faculty member throughout the internship to connect learning outside of the classroom to certain disciplines. This includes writing papers and maintaining a journal. The site supervisor is asked to complete an evaluation of each student intern at the conclusion of the internship.
Guilford students have found internships to be valuable in several ways including: experiencing profound learning by linking academics and action; pursuing a new area of interest; exploring potential career fields; building experience in a chosen field; and building self-confidence through personal challenge.
If you are interested in becoming a new Guilford College internship site or would like more information, please contact the CACL Internship Coordinator/Vocational Counselor at (336) 316-2187 or by email at internships@guilford.edu.