Academic Internship Program
Bring your internship to us and get credit - and a career story.
Real work. Real supervisor. College credit.
Did you get an internship? Then this could be a great chance to get credit for your internship!
Academic Internship Program (AIP) courses pair a career-aligned internship with a faculty-led course. You do meaningful work at your site, and your professor helps you connect it back to what you're studying.
It's built for juniors, seniors and transfer students who are ready to test a field before graduation and walk out with experience you can actually talk about in an interview.
Spring 2027 courses span criminal justice, psychology, sociology, public administration, interdisciplinary studies and more.
Registration for Spring 2027 opens Monday, November 16.
Search in Schedule Builder before Wednesday, February 3, 2027 to save your seat.
Bring us your internship and show us that...
- Your internship has a supervisor who knows your work and can speak to it
- Your internship has real responsibilities, with no more than half your time on clerical tasks
- Your internship has clear learning goals you set with your site and the college
And this is what you'll get:
- Academic credit for your internship, as an elective or major requirement
- A professor who helps you link your coursework to the field
- Strategic resume bullets built from what you actually did
| Requirement | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 60+ credits | Courses are designed for all students | Check your credit count in DegreeWorks |
| A career-aligned internship | You find and secure your internship; we help you search and prepare | Start your search in Handshake now |
| At least 8 hours a week | Your site hours, during the same semester as your course | Confirm your schedule with your site |
| Course-specific requirements | Minimum requirements vary by course | Check the course catalog or talk with your career, academic or major advisor |
| Registration deadline | February 3, 2027 | Email the Internship Team before you register |
Spring 2027 Academic Internship Courses
Build skills while working in the field. Practice professional skills on the job, with a professor guiding you the whole way.
01 · ACCOUNTING
Accounting
AAC 381 · ACC 382 · ACC 383 · ACC 384
Credits and required internship hours: AAC 381/382 (3 credits and 120 internship hours) AAC 383/384 (6 credits and 240 internship hours)
Prerequisites: ENG 201; ACC 250 ; and Junior standing or above.
How to register for ACC 381/382, 383/384
Step 1: Get support finding an internship.
Visit the Career Learning Lab website for help finding an internship for the course.
Step 2: Request permission to register.
Once you have secured an internship, complete the Academic Internship Program (AIP) Approval Request Form to request permission to register for the course.
Step 3: Complete your placement form in Handshake.
After registering for the course, complete the Internship Site Placement Form in Handshake.
Did you get an internship? Then this could be a great chance to get credit for your internship!
SECTIONS · SPRING 2027
| Course | Section |
|---|---|
| ACC 381 | 99-LEC |
| ACC 382 | TBD |
| ACC 383 | TBD |
| ACC 384 | TBD |
02 · AFRICAN STUDIES
African Studies
AFR 377· AFR 378
Credits and required internship hours: 3 credits and 150 internship hours.
Prerequisites: ENG 201; one of CJBS 101, CRJ 101, ICJ 101 or PSC 101; and sophomore standing or above.
How to register for AFR 377/378
Step 1: Get support finding an internship.
Visit the Career Learning Lab website for help finding an internship for the course.
Step 2: Request permission to register.
Once you have secured an internship, complete the Academic Internship Program (AIP) Approval Request Form to request permission to register for the course.
Step 3: Complete your placement form in Handshake.
After registering for the course, complete the Internship Site Placement Form in Handshake.
Did you get an internship? Then this could be a great chance to get credit for your internship!
SECTIONS · SPRING 2027
| Course | Section |
|---|---|
| AFR 377 | TBD |
| AFR 378 | 99-LEC |
03 · CORRECTIONS
Corrections
CJBS 377 · CJBS 378
Credits and required internship hours: 3 credits and 96 internship hours.
Prerequisites: ENG 201; one of CJBS 101, CRJ 101, ICJ 101 or PSC 101; and sophomore standing or above.
How to register for CJBS 377/378
Step 1: Get support finding an internship.
Visit the Career Learning Lab website for help finding an internship for the course.
Step 2: Request permission to register.
Once you have secured an internship, complete the Academic Internship Program (AIP) Approval Request Form to request permission to register for the course.
Step 3: Complete your placement form in Handshake.
After registering for the course, complete the Internship Site Placement Form in Handshake.
Did you get an internship? Then this could be a great chance to get credit for your internship!
SECTIONS · SPRING 2027
| Course | Section |
|---|---|
| COR 310 | 99-LEC |
04 · CRIMINAL JUSTICE, LAW & POLICING
Criminal Justice, Law and Policing
CJBS 377 · CJBS 378
Credits and required internship hours: 3 credits and 96 internship hours.
Prerequisites: ENG 201; one of CJBS 101, CRJ 101, ICJ 101 or PSC 101; and sophomore standing or above.
How to register for CJBS 377/378
Step 1: Get support finding an internship.
Visit the Career Learning Lab website for help finding an internship for the course.
Step 2: Request permission to register.
Once you have secured an internship, complete the Academic Internship Program (AIP) Approval Request Form to request permission to register for the course.
Step 3: Complete your placement form in Handshake.
After registering for the course, complete the Internship Site Placement Form in Handshake.
Did you get an internship? Then this could be a great chance to get credit for your internship!
SECTIONS · SPRING 2027
| Course | Section |
|---|---|
| CJBS 377 | 01-LEC |
| CJBS 377 | 02-LEC FPSSP |
| CJBS 377 | 99-LEC APC |
| CJBS 378 | 01-LEC |
05 · INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Interdisciplinary Studies
ISP 392 · ISP 393
Credits and required internship hours: 3 credits and 96 internship hours.
Prerequisite: ENG 201.
How to register for ISP 392/393
Step 1: Get support with your next steps.
Need help with your internship search or the registration process? Visit the Career Learning Lab website for support.
Step 2: Submit your form and resume.
Complete the Internship Site Placement Form in Handshake, then email your completed form and resume to Professor Sondra Leftoff at sleftoff@jjay.cuny.edu.
Step 3: Receive approval to register.
The professor must accept you and notify the Career Learning Lab to grant registration permission. If requested by the professor or Career Learning Lab, also complete the Academic Internship Program (AIP) Approval Request Form.
Step 4: Register for your course.
Once registration permission has been granted, register for your approved course and section in CUNYfirst.
Remember: Submitting your paperwork and receiving permission do not automatically enroll you. You must also complete your course registration.
Did you get an internship? Then this could be a great chance to get credit for your internship!
SECTIONS · SPRING 2027
| Course | Section |
|---|---|
| ISP 392 | 01-LEC |
| ISP 393 | 01-LEC |
06 · PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Seminar and Internship in Public Administration
PAD 402
Credits and required internship hours: 6 credits and 180 internship hours.
Prerequisites: ENG 201 and junior standing.
How to register for PAD 402
Step 1: Get support finding an internship.
Visit the Career Learning Lab website for help finding an internship for the course.
Step 2: Request permission to register.
Once you have secured an internship, complete the Academic Internship Program (AIP) Approval Request Form to request permission to register for the course.
Step 3: Complete your placement form in Handshake.
After registering for the course, complete the Internship Site Placement Form in Handshake.
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Did you get an internship? Then this could be a great chance to get credit for your internship!
SECTIONS · SPRING 2027
| Course | Section |
|---|---|
| PAD 402 | 01-LEC |
07 · PSYCHOLOGY
Field Work in Psychology
PSY 378 · PSY 379
Credits and required internship hours: Each course carries 3 credits and requires 96 internship hours.
Prerequisites for both courses: ENG 201 and PSY 242. Students must be Forensic Psychology majors or Psychology minors.
How to register for PSY 378/379
Step 1: Get support finding an internship.
Visit the Career Learning Lab website for help finding an internship for the course.
Step 2: Request permission to register.
Once you have secured an internship, complete the Academic Internship Program (AIP) Approval Request Form to request permission to register for the course.
Step 3: Complete your placement form in Handshake.
After registering for the course, complete the Internship Site Placement Form in Handshake.
Did you get an internship? Then this could be a great chance to get credit for your internship!
SECTIONS · SPRING 2027
| Course | Section |
|---|---|
| PSY 378 | 01-LEC |
| PSY 378 | 02-LEC |
| PSY 379 | 01-LEC |
| PSY 379 | 02-LEC |
08 · SOCIOLOGY
Internships for Sociology
SOC 377/378/379
Credits and required internship hours: Each course carries 3 credits and requires 96 internship hours.
Prerequisites for SOC 377/378/379: ENG 201; sophomore standing or above.
How to register for SOC 377/378/379
Step 1: Get support finding an internship.
Visit the Career Learning Lab website for help finding an internship for the course.
Step 2: Request permission to register.
Once you have secured an internship, complete the Academic Internship Program (AIP) Approval Request Form to request permission to register for the course.
Step 3: Complete your placement form in Handshake.
After registering for the course, complete the Internship Site Placement Form in Handshake.
SECTIONS · SPRING 2027
| Course | Section |
|---|---|
| SOC 381/382 | 01-LEC |
Internship in Dispute Resolution
SOC 381/382
Credits and required internship hours: Each course carries 3 credits and requires 96 internship hours.
Prerequisites for SOC 381: ENG 201 and SOC 380; sophomore standing or above; and permission of the instructor.
How to register for SOC 381/382
Step 1: Get support with your next steps.
Need help with your internship search or the registration process? Visit the Career Learning Lab website for support.
Step 2: Submit your form and resume.
Complete the Internship Site Placement Form in Handshake, then email your completed form and resume to Professor Maria Volpe at mvolpe@jjay.cuny.edu.
Step 3: Receive approval to register.
The professor must accept you and notify the Career Learning Lab to grant registration permission. If requested by the professor or Career Learning Lab, also complete the Academic Internship Program (AIP) Approval Request Form.
Step 4: Register for your course.
Once registration permission has been granted, register for your approved course and section in CUNYfirst.
Remember: Submitting your paperwork and receiving permission do not automatically enroll you. You must also complete your course registration.
SECTIONS · SPRING 2027
| Course | Section |
|---|---|
| SOC 377/378/379 | 01-INT |
09 · FELLOWSHIP
NY Giants Fellowship and Internship
UGR 377
Earn academic credit for your internship through the NY Giants Fellowship. This course is reserved for NY Giants Fellowship participants.
Credits and required internship hours: 3 credits and 96 internship hours.
Eligibility: NY Giants Fellowship participants only.
How to register for UGR 377 (Registration opens in Spring 2027, for Fall 2027 enrollment)
Step 1: Get support from the Career Learning Lab.
Visit the Career Learning Lab website for guidance on fellowship eligibility and the internship requirements for this course.
Step 2: Request permission to register.
Once your fellowship internship is confirmed, complete the Academic Internship Program (AIP) Approval Request Form to request permission to register for the course.
Step 3: Complete your placement form in Handshake.
After registering for the course, complete the Internship Site Placement Form in Handshake.
For NY Giants Fellowship participants: earn academic credit for your internship!
SECTIONS · FALL 2027
| Course | Section |
|---|---|
| UGR 377 | 01-LEC |
Two documents. One grade.
Two documents. One Internship. One grade.
Site Agreement Form
Start of semester, approved by all three reviewers.
Final Evaluation
Completed by you and your supervisor at the end of your placement.
We got your back, and we're with you every step.
You're not navigating your internship alone. Three people help support your experience.
Career Learning Lab Team
Your contact for internship paperwork, approvals and program questions.
Site Supervisor
Your workplace contact who guides your day-to-day internship experience.
Professor
Your academic contact who helps connect your internship experience to learning.
How to Sign Up
While the Career Learning Lab does not provide you with an internship, we're happy to look at the internship you have and approve you to take the AIP course of your choice. Ready to turn your internship into academic credit? Follow these five steps to get started.
STEP 1: Check Your Eligibility
Confirm that you meet the requirements for your selected AIP course, including credit standing and any course-specific requirements.
STEP 2: Secure Your Internship
Bring us a career-aligned internship that meets the course requirements. OR come in and meet with a career advisor for support with finding an internship.
STEP 3: Register for Your Course
Once you have the required guidance and approvals, register for the appropriate Spring 2027 AIP course through CUNYfirst.
STEP 4: Submit Your Site Agreement
Complete the Internship Site Agreement Form in Handshake and obtain the required approvals.
Important: Registering for a course alone does not complete the internship approval process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, an internship is required, and you're responsible for finding and securing it. The Career Learning Lab will hep you with the skills and tools you'll need to get an internship (a well-written resume and cover letter, interview practice). You don't have to do it alone. The Career Learning Lab helps you search and prepare for an internship.
Start early so you get an internship before the course course registration period ends.
You'll need at least 8 hours a week at your site, and you'll work out a schedule with your internship supervisor.
Your internship must be career-aligned, and your duties should be no more than 50% clerical. Meet with the career advisor or professor before registering so we can review your options.
Credit values vary by course. Check the course details and confirm the number of credits with your academic or major advisor before registering.
Tell your professor and the Career Learning Lab team as soon as something comes up, like hours falling short, mostly clerical work, or a supervisor change. Coming to us early help ensure you complete the course and receive a grade successfully.
Yes, you'll report any compensation, including stipends on your Site Agreement Form.
AIP courses can count as an elective or a major requirement, with permission. Check with your academic or major advisor to see how it fits your plan.
The Career Learning Lab team, your professor and your site supervisor all support you during the semester.
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