Earning Academic Credit
The assignments in the academic internship course allowed me to recognize my strong and weak points, which I reflected on as I went into my internship each day. What I was really grateful for after my internship was how much of a glimpse of the real-world I received. Gaining that perspective while still in school is a great way to test out your skills and confirm your interests ahead of time, and even alert you to some things you don’t want to experience in the future.
| Recruiting Division, Crucial Hire
General LAS Internship Guidelines Heading link
General Eligibility Requirements
- You can begin receiving credit for internships after completing 30 credit hours at UIC
- Transfer students must have 1 semester of UIC grades posted (12-15 credit hours)
- International students must complete CPT approval through OIS
- You must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5/4.0
- You can do one internship course per semester
- You must have an internship secured BEFORE enrolling in an academic course
- Review the LAS 289 Internship Policy
- Sample LAS 289 Syllabus
LAS 289 Spring 2025 Deadline: Monday, February 10th
- ONLINE SYNCHRONOUS, Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00, 31949
- 5 Mandatory Class Dates: All dates are required participation for the course. We only meet 5 times!
- February 18th
- February 25th
- March 11th
- April 8th
- April 15th
Did you know you can GET PAID and GET CREDIT for internships? Fill out both forms below!
SUBMIT LAS 289 Proposal Form Here
APPLY for Funding for Unpaid Internships
LAS 289 Heading link
If it wasn’t for the LAS 289 course, I do not think I would have continued my internship experience, it really challenged me to keep going.
| Applied Psychology
CPT Info for International Students
Course Options Heading link
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers many different options to earn academic credit while participating in an internship. Eligibility for credit is dependent on your academic department and it is important to start by reviewing your course catalog and meeting with your departmental advisor to see what internship courses are available by department, understand the application process, requirements needed, and any restrictions.
LAS 289
| Credit Hours | 1-3 (Up to 6) |
|---|---|
| Semester Offered | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Credit Earned Towards | Graduation |
| Class Structure | Condensed Seminar |
| Course Requirements | 5 Mandatory Sessions |
| Learning Objectives | Career and professional identity development through reflection papers, online discussions, and group activities. |
| Contact Hours at Site | 1 credit=60 hours 2 credits=120 hours 3 credits=180 hours |
| Major Standing | All majors within LAS including undeclared |
| GPA | 2.5 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Standing | Completed 30 credit hours. Transfer students must have 1 semester of at least 12 credit hours completed. |
| Grading | Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory |
| Contact | Lauren Gallagher: laureng4@uic.edu |
Academic Credit Options
| Credit Hours | Credits can be fixed or variable |
|---|---|
| Semester Offered | Semesters Offered Varies |
| Credit Earned Towards | Major |
| Class Structure | Class structure varies from independent study to weekly classes |
| Course Requirements | Meet with faculty |
| Learning Objectives | Connect internship work with major coursework |
| Contact Hours at Site | Varies |
| Major Standing | Declared |
| GPA | 2.5 |
| Pre-requisites | Verify with department advisor |
| Standing | Junior |
| Grading | Letter Grade |
| Contact | Department Advisor |