Internships are experiences meant to enhance or complement the knowledge you have gained in a class or program of study. Internships typically last one semester and can be paid or unpaid. You will earn academic credit for an internship by enrolling into an internship course. The Freeman Center is here to help you find an internship and provide guidance for earning academic credit.
Search for an Internship Get Academic Credit for an Internship
Search for an Internship
Before applying to an internship, you’ll want to go through the following steps to help you land the right opportunity for you:
- Step 1: Identify your skills, interests and values
- Step 2: Declare a major and identify potential career paths
- Step 3: Create a resume and cover letter
- Step 4: Explore internship opportunities that align with your career goals
If you are a student who is interested in beginning the internship exploration process, please meet with a career advisor at the Freeman Center for guidance and support.
Schedule an Advising Appointment
Get Academic Credit for an Internship
Already have an internship? Enroll in an Internship Course to earn academic credit for your internship! Currently enrolled PCC students can receive academic credit for their paid or unpaid internship. Credits earned through the internship course are degree applicable and transferable to the California State University system.
Credit is awarded on the basis of objectives completed and the number of hours worked. Students need a minimum of 75 hours of paid work or 60 hours of unpaid work for each unit of credit. Students must have a prearranged work site and need approval for course enrollment.
Gather the following documents/information to get approved for an internship course:
- Internship Offer Letter provided by the Host Organization
- Internship Information
- Supervisor’s name, email, and phone number
- Organization’s name and address
- Internship start date and end date
- Total internship hours
If you are a student who has been accepted to an internship, please contact our Internship Developers to begin the course enrollment process.
![Isabel Ochoa](/academics/career-center/images/2023-staff/Isabel-Ochoa.jpg)
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Internship Developer for the following career communities:
- Arts, Communication & Design
- Business & Industry
- Liberal Arts
![Noel Gonzalez](/academics/career-center/images/2023-staff/Noel-Gonzalez.jpg)
Internship Developer for the following career communities:
- Health Sciences & Wellness
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- STEM