Internships

Internships are your industry in! Gaining real-world experience as an undergraduate student is the best way to build your resume and skillset to ultimately launch your career. Every year, hundreds of Gordon students complete internships and research in a wide spectrum of industries—in nearby Beverly to Boston to far-flung corners of the world. CCI can help you find the best match, develop effective application materials and prepare for success.

Academic Internship Program

Receive academic credit toward your major or minor as you apply your classroom learning to a real-world experience (credit amount determined by faculty advisor).

Overview:

2-, 4- or 6-credit internship captured on your transcript
Oversight and support provided by faculty member and the College
Offered fall, spring and summer
8–40 hours per week for a minimum of 14 weeks

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Zero Credit Internship

Gain career experience and skills at no extra cost. A career and faculty advisor will serve as a resource throughout your internship, helping you set goals and define strategies to measure and meet them.

Overview:

0-credit internship captured on your transcript
No tuition fees
Oversight and support provided by CCI and the College
Offered fall, spring and summer
8–10 hours per week for a minimum of 14 weeks

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Gordon Global Summer Internship

Gain relevant, practical experience through one of Gordon’s many global programs. This highly selective internship experience provides you with rich cross-cultural experience, helps you build networks with major organizations in diverse areas of work and ministry, and positions you well to meet the challenges of today’s world.

Overview:

Can be registered as an academic internship or 0-credit internship
Oversight and support provided by CCI and Global Education
Offered every summer
30–40 hours per week for a minimum of 8 weeks

Unregistered Internship

Though we encourage all students to register their internship through Gordon, we recognize that some students will complete unregistered internships—and we want to hear about them! If you find an internship on your own, let CCI know so we can provide the necessary support.

Overview:

Internship will not appear on transcript
Unofficial support offered from CCI as requested

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Cooperative Education (Co-op)

Put theory into practice on a full-time basis through a co-op. In addition to being paid opportunities, co-ops allow you to gain relevant, hands-on experience, and make connections that could ultimately help with job placement.

Overview:

Co-ops are listed on transcripts, but academic credit is not awarded
Paid opportunities (hourly wage or stipend)
20–40 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks

To learn more, attend a co-op and internship informational seminar or contact CCI.

Undergraduate Research

Looking to gain more experience in the world of research and academia? Work alongside faculty members at Gordon or other institutions in a diverse array of fields.

Overview:

Work with Gordon faculty members on research projects in your field of study
20–40 hours per week during summer months

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Lauren Klas ’19

"This summer, working in New York City for a start-up fashion brand taught me how to thrive in such a cut-throat city. This internship not only allowed me to be hands-on in the field I want to someday work in, but helped me to learn and understand the different parts of the industry."

Caleb Bae ’18

"My internship this summer gave me the opportunity to be mentored and coached by someone with unique experience, and I was able apply things I've learned at Gordon in real life."