Program Options:

Students pursuing full-time off-campus internships will receive eight advanced ILR elective credits for the work component of their internship.  These credits are awarded on an S/U basis for a minimum of 30 hours a week devoted to the internship assignment. An additional 4 hours of ILR elective credit will be awarded for a project completed under the direction of an ILR faculty member. The project, which is usually based on the internship assignment, will be graded on an A-F basis.

Students pursuing in-person internships will also be required to take a supplemental course as part of their internship requirements.  These 3-credit seminars meet once a week, bringing the semester's credit load to 15 hours. Our course, Public Policy & the Workforces focuses on current public policy issues and mixes lectures and guest speakers.  The course is offered virtually.

Finally, for students who are unable to leave the Cornell campus, a student may pursue internships at approved sites in the Ithaca area or as remote experiences.  Part-time interns receive a total of four advanced ILR elective credits and will devote 10-12 hours a week to the internship assignment. 

Full-time, remote interns who are based in Ithaca will continue to receive 12 advanced ILR elective credits and may take additional coursework not to exceed a total of 18 credits for the semester.  Full-time remote interns will work a minimum of 30 hours/week.