CRD Internships

CRD Internship Units 

For Declared CRD Majors Only

CRD 092  and CRD 192 academic internship units are available to declared CRD majors only.  All other declared majors wishing to receive academic credit for their internship should consult with their major advisor.  CRD students, read complete information below about criteria and steps to request and receive academic credit prior to the start of the intended quarter.

 

Internship Courses

CRD majors are required to complete 4 units of CRD 192 internship before graduation.  To qualify for CRD 192, you must be a declared CRD major in upper division standing, meaning you have completed a minimum of 90 college units.   Junior transfers may have over 90 college units, but it is not recommended to complete their CRD internship units prior to their 3rd quarter at UC Davis.

  • CRD 092:   Students in lower division standing, completed fewer than 90 college units, will only be applied towards overall 180 graduation units and not towards any major-related units.  P/NP grading only.  Offered fall, winter, spring.
  • CRD 192:  Students in upper division standing, completed 90 or more college units, will be applied towards overall 180 graduation units AND can be used towards major requirements (4.0 units satisfies internship requirement for CRD).  P/NP grading only. Offered fall, winter, spring.

Academic and Hour Requirements:    

  •  Reading and writing assignments as assigned by faculty advisor/sponsor
  • 4.0 units requires 120 hours of internship

Criteria

You must be officially declared in the CRD major and the internship must:

  • be located off campus (UCDHS sites qualify)
  •  include remote internship contingency plan in the event the student's internship site closes or no longer allows for in-person work.  This will be required in advance, clearly stated in the internship contract/work plan prior to faculty sponsor approval.  This requirement will allow the intern to complete their internship units without having to drop the course, take a NP or request an incomplete.
  • directly relate to your major
  • relate to your career interest
  • provide you with new, professional-level transferable skills (no clerical - filing, re-organizing e-files, etc.; no basic, routine tasks such as handing out blankets at a shelter)
  • be supervised by a professional  with at least their Bachelor’s degree and appropriate certification/credentialing according to their field’s requirements
  • allow 4.0 unit internship in fall, winter or spring 
  • be pre-approved by the CRD Internship Coordinator in 1303 Hart Hall prior to the quarter in which you plan to request units

Steps for Receiving Units

  • Find internship that meets above criteria (meet with internship coordinator in 1303 Hart or remotely if assistance is needed, or view more resources below)
  • Meet with CRD Internship Coordinator to obtain pre-approval of secured internship for units and blank contract.  Schedule appointment via OASIS here, drop-in remotely to Thursday morning Ask an Advisor hours, or call (530) 752-1321 to schedule.
  • Meet with internship supervisor and faculty sponsor (as assigned by internship coordinator) to complete contract
  • Email completed, signed contract to internship coordinator by 10th day of instruction during academic year (fall/winter/spring), and in exchange receive CRN
  • Add course in Schedule Builder with CRN by 10th day of instruction (fall/winter/spring)
  • Due at end of quarter
    • Track completed internship hours throughout quarter with supervisor (a daily time log initialed by supervisor is advised)
    • Complete required hours by last day of instruction (before finals week begins)
    • Ensure  both evaluations (student and supervisor) are emailed to internship coordinator by last day of instruction.
    • Submit/email final paper or project to faculty sponsor - by their deadline.

Resources for finding internships, jobs or volunteer opportunities

 Questions?

Contact the internship coordinator (Rachael Crotty) by calling (530) 752-1321, self-scheduling an appointment through OASIS or by emailing rscrotty@ucdavis.edu.  Please note that emails may receive a delayed reply due to the high volume regularly received.