Internships for Honors Credit

Turn your real-world experience into academic credit while deepening your impact and expanding your résumé. The University Honors College supports internships that align with your goals and provide meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities. Earn Honors credit while gaining valuable industry insight, developing leadership skills, and strengthening your professional network.

In Fall 2017, the Honors Council approved the use of up to 6 hours of credit towards the Honors Graduation or the Honors Associate requirements.

Not sure if your internship qualifies? Connect with an Honors advisor early to discuss how your experience can fit into your academic path.

Substitution Criteria 

Internships must count for college credit. They must show on an official MTSU transcript in order to substitute for Honors graduation requirements. Students can receive Honors credit for internships completed in a previous semester as long as college credit for the internship has already been earned.

A maximum of 6 hours can substitute for Honors graduation requirements. Complete the request to substitute internship credit for Honors requirements form and include a description of duties. Additional documentation may be requested before final approval is granted.

Once final grades are available on the official MTSU transcript, the credits will be evaluated by an Honors advisor. This will determine how the credits will be applied to your Honors requirements. It may also substitute for the Interdisciplinary Seminar requirement. Please note that these courses will not have an Honors attribute listed on the official MTSU transcript. However, they will be counted in the Honors graduation audit.

How to Request Credit

• Secure a credit-bearing internship approved by your department.
• Complete the Honors Internship Credit Request Form.
• Include a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities.
• Await review and approval by the Honors College.