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Internships
Internships are valuable learning experiences that allow you to gain practical, career-related skills outside of the classroom. Consider an internship as part of your academic career, even if it’s not required. You’ll earn college credits while building your resume and meeting professional contacts.
Important Internship Facts
- Start the internship search process six months before the internship term begins.
- You may complete an internship for one to three credit hours, and up to six with special permission.
- ADMJ, LEGLST, and CGS 1900 only: Grades for internships are reported as “S” for Satisfactory or “NC” for Not Completed. These courses are available in the fall, spring, and summer terms.
- PUBSRV 1900 only: Grades for this internship are reported in regular letter grades. This course is available fall and spring terms.
- NPHS 1900 only: Forms for this internship are available under the Internship Checklist link below.
- If you are completing an internship at a facility external to the University, you may be required to have a criminal background check, an ACT 33/34 clearance, and perhaps a drug screen to determine whether you are qualified to participate in the internship. Additionally, in order to become licensed or employed, many states will inquire as to whether or not you have been convicted of a misdemeanor, a felony, or a felonious or illegal act associated with alcohol and/or substance abuse.
Internship Options
| Course Name | Required For | Open To | Components | Hours |
| ADMJ 1900 |
Administration of Justice majors without field experience | Administration of Justice majors | Field work, paper | 150 |
| LEGLST 1900 |
N/A | Legal Studies majors | Field work, paper | 150 |
| PUBSRV 1900 |
Public Service majors and Non-profit Management certificate students | Public Service majors and Non-profit certificate students | Field work, and/or service project, course meetings | 100 |
| CGS 1900 |
Media and Professional Communications majors | All other majors | Field work, course meetings, online activities | 120 |
To begin applying for an internship, visit the Internship Checklist for the necessary steps, and to read the College of General Studies Internship Policy.
Click here to view a list of possible internship sites.
Contact Information
For ADMJ and LEGLST
Tim Carr
412-624-7012
jtcarr@pitt.edu
For PUBSRV 1900
Kevin Altomari, Public Service Internship Coordinator
altomari@comcast.net
For CGS 1900
Mark Burdsall
412-624-8038
pauab5@pitt.edu