ELA students must:
- Enroll as a full-time student (12-16 credits)
- Meet Emerson’s eligibility requirements for internships for credit at the beginning of the Los Angeles semester:
- 64 credits or more completed
- 2.7 or higher cumulative GPA
- No more than 9 internship credits completed
- Enroll in an internship course (499) in their major for either 4 or 8 credits
- Secure an internship that aligns with their professional goals.
- ELA students are responsible for applying, interviewing, and accepting internships (ELA does not offer direct placement)
- ELA staff provide advising and resources to help students maximize internship opportunities
- Complete the required number of working hours* for Los Angeles internships:
- 4 credits: 16–23 hours per week (192–276 per semester)
- 8 credits: 24–32 hours per week (288–384 per semester)
- International students: Be eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) to participate in an internship.
*These hour requirements are specific to ELA Fall and Spring. ELA Summer students and Boston students registering for an internship course via the Career Development Center have different requirements.