Earning Academic Credit for Internships in MCDB
The purpose of our internship program is to provide academic credit for work experiences in laboratory or field settings outside of the traditional academic lab. Students can earn 1 credit for every 45 hours of work as an intern. A maximum of 6 internship credits may be accrued toward the minimum number of 30 credits needed for the major. Students may earn academic credit through both paid and unpaid internships. This policy is not retroactive, so you may not apply to earn credit retroactively for a past internship. Also, note that a job is not an internship. An internship has a defined length of time during which the student receives specific training related to their future career interests.
Eligibility and Specific Requirements
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
- Have completed at least 55 credit hours
- Have secured an internship in an area related to MCDB work or future career paths. See the How to Find an Internship Page to get started.
If you have met the above criteria, contact Dr. Kristin Moore (kristin.a.moore@colorado.edu) to start the enrollment process.
International students should contact ISSS to confirm their visa is eligible for the type of internship they would like to engage in.
This course will be available year-round.