"For Credit" Internships Currently Available to BHCC Students
in Select Programs of Study
Academic Internships require advance approval of the Faculty or Internship Coordinator.
Download the Internship Application for your program, if listed below, and email to internships@bhcc.mass.edu
Or, contact Internship Coordinator Sharon Schaff.
To Qualify
Be a BHCC student in good standing:
- Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Be available to intern at your host site 150 hours over the semester (10-15 hrs/wk for 10-15 weeks)
- Meet specific internship requirements for your major, including all requirements.
Qualifying Programs
At this time, for credit internships are only available for these programs:
International Business, Management (BUS)
Computer Information Technology (CIT)
Computer Support Specialist
Computer Network Technology
Criminal Justice (CRJ)
Culinary Arts (CUL)
Hotel & Restaurant Management, Meeting & Event Planning, Travel & Tourism, Assisted Living & Institutional Facilities Management (HOSP)
Office and Information Management, Medical Office Information Management (OIM)
Graphic Design, Media Communications (VMA)
Plan Ahead…
Apply for your internship the semester BEFORE you plan to take your intern course:
It takes time to find the right match, interview, and secure your internship site. All sites need to be approved by the College.
1. Review course pre-requisites. Complete and return the Internship Application if required for your major.
2. Schedule an appointment to meet with the Faculty/ Internship Coordinator.
3. Attend the Internship Edge prep series (click for dates/ times)
4. Develop and submit resume to receive assistance and referrals.
5. Search, interview and secure internship site, including all employer pre-screening processes.
6. Plan your next semester personal/ academic schedules to prepare to intern the scheduled hours (150)
7. Submit job description to Faculty/ Internship Coordinator for site approval.
8. Register for course (requires sign-off of Faculty, Dept Chair, or Internship Coordinator).
9. Create a work schedule with site supervisor.