The Internship Program at Black Hills State University presents an opportunity for a student to obtain university credit hours by obtaining short-term employment in a position that relates to the student's chosen field of study.
Hands-on work experience integrates the student's classroom conceptual learning with practical employment. Throughout the internship, these work experiences complement and reinforce the student's theoretical knowledge acquired from textbooks and lectures. The internship is designed to provide not only practical experience but also a detailed evaluation of the intern's performance. This detailed evaluation provides timely feedback that will improve and enhance the student's employability as well as provide direction and planning regarding the student's career choice.
A student benefits from the internship experience in that he/she is given the opportunity to: