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The Internship Process at Scranton

Internships and other practical experiences are forms of EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING that integrate knowledge and theory from the classroom with practical application and skill development in a professional setting. The Center for Career Development provides extensive support every step of the way for Scranton students. To secure academic credit for your internship, you must contact your academic advisor directly.

By adding these experiences to the educational experience at The �Ǹ�Թ�, students:

Establish career goals and objectives relevant to areas of interest
Apply classroom learning to an appropriate work setting, gaining valuable experience in the field
Further develop a strong network of professional contacts within industries
Gain an in depth understanding of a chosen field
Develop "soft skills" to enhance future performance and marketability
Build professional confidence through regular interactions with professionals in the field

The Internship Search

Meet with a career counselor in Center for Career Development:

Discuss career plans
Establish goals and objectives
Develop a focused resume and cover letter
Construct a comprehensive search and identify resources
Prepare for interviews - Visit our Interview Guide
Schedule a mock interview
- Use Big Interview to learn and practice your interview skills, whether you’re interviewing for a job or graduate school.

Research possible industries. What skills are needed?

Create an account / profile with:

(Professional networking site. Connect with Scranton alumni)
(Recruiting platform for The �Ǹ�Թ� students and alumni)

Follow up with the Center for Career Development to provide updates

Utilize ALL Your Resources!
Here's a checklist!

Network with faculty, alumni, friends, and family
Company websites
Career expos
Company information sessions and campus interviews
Mock interviews
Informational interviews with alumni and professionals
Newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals
Job boards such as , Indeed.com, , , and
Click here for general guidelines for credit bearing internships

For information about internships, please contact careers@scranton.edu or call (570) 941-7640.

Your summer experiences provide you with an opportunity to explore your interests, develop insight into various career fields, and build your skill set. If you've secured an unpaid internship, your experience will be valuable, but could involve some personal expense. These costs may include travel to and from your destination, housing, living expenses, and/or tuition for internship credit. To help, the University offers several scholarship awards to support students doing unpaid internships or research.

The Career Center can help you identify funding opportunities to support your internship. Use the list below as you begin to explore funding sources that are both internal and external to the University.

Royal Experience Internship Program

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- Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
  Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
Academics
- At The �Ǹ�Թ�, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
  At The �Ǹ�Թ�, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
Admissions
- Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.
  Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.
Student Life
- Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.
  Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.
Current Students
Alumni
- With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn't be easier, and we're here to help!
  With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn't be easier, and we're here to help!
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