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Internships for college students

Securing an internship is your opportunity to learn and work in a real work environment within your industry. Make the most of your time – apply the skills you learn in your job to potentially earn credit toward your degree.

What does an internship for college credit mean?

You can potentially earn credit toward your degree and help build relevant career skills with an internship. As a Capella student, you’ll enroll in an internship course and find an approved internship. Requirements to complete the course include fulfilling a set number of hours or meetings, achieving self-defined learning objectives, and other requirements, such as a reflection paper or portfolio of completed work.

Benefits of an internship

Curious about what you get from an internship? Here are just a few of the benefits.

Gain hands-on, applied experience
Network in your field
Determine if the field is a good fit for your prospective career
Provide an example of professional experience for your resume
Ensure that you have developed effective, professional time management skills

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Capella enrollment counselors are ready to answer questions or help you apply.

Programs that feature internships

These GuidedPath programs offer courses with an internship option.

MS HRM

MS in Human Resource Management

Gain the expertise needed to pursue a career in the human resources field.

Available internship courses

Taken during the learner’s final quarter:

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HRM5960 HRM Capstone: Improving and Transforming HR Practice 5 quarter credits This is an integrative course for learners in the MS in Human Resource Management degree program. Learners synthesize and integrate the knowledge, competencies, and skills acquired throughout the program by developing and implementing a final project that demonstrates critical thinking, creativity, and practical application of program content. Learners apply models and best practices in human resource management to achieve desired project outcomes. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all required coursework. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 5 quarter credits

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Either is an option. You can line up your own internship or we will help you find an organizational partner.

If you find a paid internship that is approved for your program, you can earn credit for it. Employers decide whether the internship is paid or not.

Yes, the internship is like any other course within your program. Students are required to pay the per-credit amount for the course. You’ll enroll in an internship course and either secure your own internship, or work with your instructor to find a partner organization. You’ll also complete supporting work in the courseroom as part of the internship.

Typically, this is not an option. Our enrollment counselors can help you with the unique details of your situation. You may be able to apply your experience to your program through credit for prior learning.

Other ways to earn credit

Credit for prior learning

You may be eligible to earn credit toward your bachelor’s or master’s for your previous college-level learning, certifications and training acquired on the job.

Credit for Prior Learning

Internship

You may be eligible to earn credit while gaining professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to a career interest.

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Transfer credit

Before starting at Capella, you may be able to transfer in credits you’ve earned from another accredited university.

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