Academic Credit
ISA Internship programs are designed to maximize participant learning abroad, ensuring that college students and recent grads can gain international work experience, grow in key skills and competencies, and become career ready for the global workforce.
International Internship Course
All interns will be enrolled in our required International Internship Course, which focuses on the NACE Career Readiness Competencies and intercultural development. This course provides you with a framework to critically reflect on and analyze the transferable skills gained throughout your international internship and supports your self-awareness and personal growth in a cross-cultural context. By the end of your internship, you will be prepared to market your experience in any professional setting.
Interns will be enrolled in an asynchronous online course that begins just before your internship start date. Successful completion of the course will result in a Career Readiness Micro-Credential that can be shared across digital platforms.
Academic Credit Options
If you are interested in or required to earn academic credit for your internship abroad (including for visa purposes), you may explore the following options:
Transfer Credit from University of South Florida
ISA Internships has partnered with the University of South Florida (USF) to offer a U.S. transcript for all ISA Internship programs, for an additional fee of $375. A USF transcript will be sent to the student's home institution 2-3 months after the program end date. Credit will be awarded based on the successful completion of written academic assignments, completed internship hours, and a supervisor evaluation. Students will receive a letter grade.
Academic Credit Details:
- 8 weeks: 4 credits, (minimum of 25 hours per week)
- 8 weeks: 6 credits, (minimum of 32 hours per week)
- 12 weeks: 6 credits, (minimum of 25 hours per week)
Credit from Your Home Institution
Students may work with their home university to receive academic credit for their program. Each academic institution has a unique policy for granting internship credit, thus students should inquire about receiving academic credit with their home university advisors, professors, and/or academic department heads.
Interns earning credit through their home institution are still expected to participate in the ISA International Internship Course.
