"MCLA’s location provided me with endless opportunities to gain professional experience in the arts. I had a lot of fun working as a tour guide at MASS MoCA and in the education department at the Berkshire Museum, which allowed me to figure out what kinds of jobs I would like and to meet a lot of interesting arts professionals along the way. MCLA’s small size helped me develop close working relationships with my favorite professors who always took time to advise me on academic and professional concerns. I really felt like they were with me all the way."
Monica Henry ’07 Education Coordinator, Clark Art Institute
Career Services
Guidelines for Students Exploring
Internship Possibilities
If you are interested in landing an internship for professional experience,
review the basic information below.
Internships for academic credit must be approved through
the appropriate academic department. Each department
should have a set of guidelines and requirements
that you must complete.
Evaluate your skills and interests and explore different
career fields. You will then have a handle on the types of
work settings that will be the best potential internship site for you.
A number of internship sites currently exist; however, it is
possible to create new sites and experiences either
through your academic department or the Career Services
Center.
Work with the Career Services Center staff if you are
interested in internship possibilities or (to gain work
experience in general). Our staff will refer you when
necessary to your academic department when course credit is
requested. We will prepare you for the opportunity and
guide you through the process.
