In the Department of Economics, Education, and Sociology, we emphasize the integration of disciplinary study with the breadth of a liberal arts education. Our programs are designed to equip students with strong analytical, research, and communication skills while encouraging them to apply what they learn through hands-on experience in the field.
We support students in pursuing meaningful internships, personalized career coaching, and networking opportunities. Our career development program helps students build job-search skills and connects them with Catholic University’s extensive alumni network—ranging from leaders on Wall Street to professionals in education, public service, policy research, international organizations, and NGOs—who are eager to support the next generation of changemakers.
Learn more about internships and jobs.
Earning Academic Credit for an Internship
To begin the process of securing academic credit for an internship, students should meet the following pre-requisites:
- Rising junior or senior standing (minimum 60 credits completed)
- A minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (employers may require a higher GPA)
- No prior enrollment in any internship course
Requirements to receive academic credit for your internship:
The student must be working at the internship site during the semester (or summer session) when credit is awarded, academic credit for internship cannot be given retroactively. The same registration deadlines apply as for all other courses in the given semester or summer term.
Internships for academic credit must involve at least 150 hours of work over the course of the semester (or summer session). Students must complete the internship coursework in addition to the internship in order to gain course credit. This may include either in-person or online class sessions, certain assignments, evaluations, and a term paper.
Internship Form: To receive academic credit students should complete the application for internship course registration form in the department of Economics, Education, and Sociology. Complete the entire form along with the appropriate signatures and submit the form to the Department’s Chair. After student’s permission has been set in Cardinal Station they will be notified to register for the course using Cardinal Station.