The purpose of the IU Southeast Internship Program is to provide students with opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to real-world work environments. Internships are designed for sophomore, junior and senior students enrolled in bachelor's degree programs. Typically, these work assignments last for approximately 10-14 weeks  and can be volunteer, full-time positions or part-time positions. Internships can be paid or unpaid and can be taken for academic credit or for zero credit. Benefits from internship participation include an opportunity to test a career choice, gain confidence in one's abilities, develop professional skills, gain work experience, and develop networking contacts for future employment opportunities. All internship assignments must be coordinated through the Career Development Center.