Internship Preparation Resources

The Office of Career Development and Internships (CD&I) encourages PGCC students to participate in internships. This Student Guide provides internship preparation resources and outlines the expectations and responsibilities for Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) students who are seeking and approved for an internship experience.

Professional Resume Resources

Students seeking an internship should upload a professional resume in Owl Careers for employer partner consideration.

Professional resume-building resources include:

Internship Search Resources

Students seeking an internship are encouraged to utilize the following resources to identify opportunities:

Students may also consult with faculty in the discipline, family members, friends, and peers/associates for internship leads. 

Current Employment Site Usage for Internships

PGCC students can use their current employment site if the work to be performed for the internship:

  • Related to their program of study
  • Beyond their current work responsibilities and duties
  • Approved in Owl Careers.

Remember, it is the student’s responsibility to secure an internship position.

Internship Application Process

Follow these steps to begin your internship journey at PGCC!  If you have already completed a "Step", proceed to the next "Step" in sequence.

Step 1: Access Owl Careers

Step 2: Navigate to Internships

  • Click on the panel button labeled "Career Plan Internships Step by Step."

Step 3: Access Career Plan

  • Click the panel button labeled "Career Plan Internships Step by Step."

Step 4: Begin the Pathway

  • Click "Start" to begin the internship pathway and be guided step-by-step.
  • Questions? Email: Internships@pgcc.edu  

Step 5: Submit Application

  • Complete the Experiential Learning Application.
  • A checkmark will appear on screen once submitted.

Step 6: Go through Application Review

  • The Career Development and Internship (CD&I) Office will review your application.
  • You will receive an approval email; A checkmark will appear on your screen when eligible.

Step 7: Search for an Internship Position

  • Find an internship using Owl Careers or other job databases; Apply to positions of interest.

Step 8: Secure an Internship Position

  • Complete the interview and hiring processes; Accept the formal hire offer.

Step 9: Submit Internship Position Details

  • Click on Add New - Provide information for approval: Employer name, Supervisor's contact information, etc.
    Approvals required from the CD&I Office, Employer, Department Chair, and Faculty Sponsor.

Step 10: Monitor Approval Status, Register and Pay Tuition

  • Check your email periodically for internship position approval status.
  • Once approved, you’ll be registered for the correct internship course.
  • Be sure to pay tuition promptly.

If you decide not to do the internship, you must withdraw from the course promptly.

Internship Management with Owl Careers

Notes: To identify your Faculty Sponsor, log in to your internship course Canvas site.

Visit Owl Careers to complete administrative tasks and manage your internship experience.

Step 1: Track and Document Internship Hours

  • Log your hours worked in Owl Careers.
  • Ensure you meet the minimum hour requirement for your course.
  • Keep a daily journal detailing activities and assignments completed during your internship experience.
  • Enter work activities and assignments into the Notes feature in Owl Careers.

Step 2: Meet with Faculty Sponsor

  • Schedule and attend a meeting with your assigned Faculty Sponsor.
  • Discuss the internship responsibilities and develop learning objectives for your internship experience collaboratively.

Step 3: Update Internship Position (Placement) Details in Owl Careers

  • Log in to Owl Careers and edit your Internship Placement Details submission.
  • Add the learning objectives discussed with your Faculty Sponsor.
  • Once complete, check “Yes” to confirm this step is finished.

Step 4: Complete Midterm Evaluation

  • At the midpoint of your internship experience, go to Owl Careers Experiential Learning.
  • Fill out and submit the Midterm Evaluation form.

Step 5: Complete Internship Experience

  • Notify your supervisor in writing of your internship end date at least two weeks prior to the last day of your internship experience.
  • Ask your internship site contacts if they would agree to serve as a professional reference; if so, secure their contact information.
  • At the end of your internship experience, update your résumé by adding your internship experience and new skills.

Step 6: Complete Final Evaluation

  • At the end of your internship experience, return to Owl Careers. Complete and submit the Final Evaluation for your internship experience.

Administrative Deadlines and Internship Criteria

Administrative Deadlines
For students to be registered for an internship course:  Students must be hired and submit their  Experiential Learning Placement in Owl Careers by: 
Fall semester (late Aug.- mid Dec.)  August 1st (current year)
Winter Term (Dec. - Jan.; four weeks)   November 1st (Current year)
Spring Semester (late Jan. – mid May)  December 15th (previous year)
Summer Term (late May – early Aug.)  May 1st (current year)
NACE Criteria for an Internship

Prince George’s Community College uses the adapted National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) criteria below to evaluate proposed internship experiences.

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) believes that an internship should include:

  • A learning experience with a real-world opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in the classroom. It must not be simply to advance the operations of the employer or replace the work that a regular employee would routinely perform.
  • Learned skills and knowledge that are transferable to other employment settings.
  • A defined beginning and end that is mutually agreed upon and consistent with institutional sponsor guidelines and schedules.
  • A position description with clear responsibilities and required/desired qualifications.
  • Clearly defined learning objectives/goals supportive of the student’s academic program goals and institutional requirements.
  • Direct supervision by a professional with relevant expertise and educational and/or professional experience who provides productive feedback, guidance, and the resources and equipment necessary to successfully complete the assignment.

Source:  https://www.naceweb.org/internships/ 

Required Internship Hours

The tables below indicate the internship type (non-paid or paid) and the required clock hours to be worked for each credit allocation (1 - 3 credits) per internship course.  Clock-hour requirements may vary by program.  

Consult with the student for the course-specific, minimum number of required hours for their program of study.  Students who fail to work the minimum number of required hours by the end of the course, for the semester/term enrolled, may not receive a passing grade or credit for the internship course.  

Non-Paid Internship:  

Credit(s) to Be Earned    

Minimum Number of Required Hours

One (1) Credit    

32 clock hours    

Two (2) Credits    

64 clock hours    

Three (3) Credits    

96 clock hours    

 Paid Internship:

Credit(s) to Be Earned    

Minimum Number of Required Hours

One (1) Credit    

64 clock hours    

Two (2) Credits    

128 clock hours    

Three (3) Credits    

192 clock hours    

College Policies

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policies (Appendix B):

Prince George’s Community College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons to the end that no person, on the grounds of sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, qualified disabled veteran, or Vietnam-era veteran, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of this institution. Under this policy, this institution will not discriminate against any person on the grounds of sex, race, age, color, religion, veteran’s status, disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin in its admission policies and practices or any other policies or practices of the institution relating to the treatment of students and other individuals, including employment, the provision of services, financial aid, and other benefits, and including the use of any building, structure, room space, materials, equipment, facility, or any other property.

An individual who believes they or any other individual or group of individuals have been subject to prohibited discrimination may, on their own or through a representative, file a written complaint with the College’s Vice-President for Equity, Culture and Talent, Chanelle Whittaker (Kent Hall, Room 132, 301-546-0050, whittacm@pgcc.edu).

Shaundricka Ranel, the College’s Senior Director, Compliance, Policy and Title IX (Kent Hall, Room 133, 301-546-7011, ranelsm@pgcc.edu), coordinates the College’s efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

Sabrina Thomas (Annex B, Room 19, 301-546-5211, thomassm@pgcc.edu) serves as the College’s ADA Coordinator, and is responsible for coordinating the College’s overall efforts to comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. She is responsible for processing ADA accommodation requests from College employees.

Thomas Mays (Lanham Hall, Room 101G, 301-546-7594, maysto@pgcc.edu), the College’s Director of Disability and Support Services, is responsible for processing accommodation requests from College students in accordance with the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which addresses students with disabilities in post-secondary educational settings.

Keith Murvin (Annex B, Room 9, 301-546-0606 murvinek@pgcc.edu) addresses reports of accessibility issues with facilities.

Inquiries regarding compliance with these laws may also be directed to the Office of Civil Rights for the United States Department of Education.

Under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats by contacting either of the employees listed above who process ADA accommodation requests.

One who believes oneself or any specific class of individual to be subject to prohibited discrimination may, by themselves or through a representative, submit the following incident reports or complaints: 

Contact Us

Email: Internships@pgcc.edu

Office of Career Development and Internships
Lanham Hall, Suite 101
Prince George's Community College
301 Largo Rd
Largo, MD 20774

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