ACC 4985 Internship in Accounting
This course is designed to provide declared accounting majors with guided reflective writing assignments, while gaining hands-on work experience. Students will work in approved internships to confirm or clarify career goals, test what they have learned in their classes, gain a clearer sense of what they still need to learn, and build their professional network. Students systematically evaluate themselves and the organization in which they work over the course of the term to focus on the potential fit between a student's individual strengths/interests and the organization's environment and culture.
Prerequisite
ACC 3310 and junior standing
Course Types
Experiential Learning Requirement; Internship
Notes
The internship course is managed and monitored by the LSB Director of Internships and one credit hour is based on at least 80 work hours. Course is repeatable for credit. If seeking grade replacement, student is required to notify the Director of Internships. Grade replacement is determined on a case by case basis through the LSB Dean's Office.
Course Outcomes
- Gain practical, hands-on work experience that connects with the accounting major.
- Reflect on their professional development goals throughout the internship experience.
- Acquire knowledge of the industry and build a professional network.
- Develop and refine oral and written communication skills.