Your Internship Course

Which Internship Course Is Right for You?

The Experiential Learning Internship Courses are designed to empower students, encouraging them to become adaptable and confident professionals ready to make meaningful contributions to their chosen fields. All internship courses are facilitated in Canvas and require the completion of assignments designed to enhance learning through critical reflection and evaluation. Through each course experience, students will have the opportunity to connect with other Berklee interns, and emerge better equipped to navigate the complexities of the professional world and to embark on successful career paths.

To find out if you meet the requirements to receive academic credit approval for your internship, please review the academic credit eligibility criteria. It is recommended to plan up to two semesters ahead when considering taking an internship course. Meeting with Student Success Advising can also help in managing your credits leading up to your intended internship semester. Students can only be enrolled in one internship course per semester.

Note: Non-U.S. students must obtain authorization on their form I-20 from International Student Services prior to beginning an internship.

IN-299: Internship in the Arts and Entertainment

CREDITS

ELIGIBILITY

PREREQUISITES

TUITION

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

One general elective credit for all majors

Qualifies as an approved specified elective credit for music business majors

Undergraduate students (College or Conservatory)

Alumni within eight months of graduation

Minimum GPA of 2.5

Minimum completion of two full-time semesters at Berklee

$100*

Minimum 70 hours over 10 weeks

Learning contract, biweekly group discussions, log of hours completed at the internship, mid-semester video journal, and delivery of a final presentation

Supervisor evaluation

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*If a student is only registered for IN-299 and no other classes, the tuition cost has been reduced to $100. During a full-time semester, if the credit load has not exceeded its maximum (of 16 credits) there will not be additional charges. However, if enrollment in IN-299 surpasses 16 credits the cost structure for 16 credits would be exceeded, incurring an additional $100 fee.

IN-399: Internship in Artistic Performance

CREDITS

ELIGIBILITY

PREREQUISITES

TUITION

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

One general elective credit for all majors

Undergraduate students (College or Conservatory)

Alumni within eight months of graduation

Performance opportunity eligibility subject to committee review

Minimum GPA of 2.5

Minimum completion of two full-time semesters at Berklee

$100*

Minimum 70 hours over 10 weeks

Learning contract, biweekly group discussions, log of hours completed at the internship, mid-semester video journal, and delivery of a final presentation

Supervisor evaluation

*If a student is only registered for IN-399 and no other classes, the tuition cost has been reduced to $100. During a full-time semester, if the credit load has not exceeded its maximum (of 16 credits) there will not be additional charges. However, if enrollment in IN-399 surpasses 16 credits the cost structure for 16 credits would be exceeded, incurring an additional $100 fee.

IN-495: Major Internship in Arts and Entertainment

CREDITS

ELIGIBILITY

PREREQUISITES

TUITION

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Two major elective credits for all majors

Undergraduate students (College or Conservatory)

*Except music education and music therapy

Minimum GPA of 2.7

Minimum completion of five full-time semesters at Berklee

Approval from major chair

Cost of tuition for two credits

Minimum 140 hours over 10 weeks

Learning contract, biweekly group discussions, log of hours completed at the internship, mid-semester video journal, and delivery of a final presentation

Supervisor evaluation

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GS-595: Graduate Internship

CREDITS

ELIGIBILITY

PREREQUISITES

TUITION

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

One elective credit for all majors

Graduate students (College or Conservatory)

Minimum GPA of 2.5

Approval of faculty advisor and/or program director

$250*

Minimum 100 hours over 10 weeks

Learning contract, biweekly group discussions, log of hours completed at the internship, mid-semester video journal, and delivery of a final presentation

Supervisor evaluation

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*Students registered for only GS-595 will be charged the special reduced tuition rate of $250. For those taking other classes along with GS-595, no additional tuition applies.

Industry Experience Co-Op Program

Through this immersive, full-time (35–40 hours per week) industry experience pilot program, the two-semester 12-credit co-op (IN-425 Industry Experience Co-Op 1 and IN-426 Industry Experience Co-Op 2) will afford students the opportunity to pursue and hone their personal and professional interests while developing critical technical and soft skills, and invaluable connections in the music, technology, and entertainment industries. The co-op provides students the opportunity to explore potential career paths, broaden perspectives, and make valuable industry connections to build their network, as well as acquire new knowledge and develop skills to successfully engage in tasks and activities in new, authentic, real-world contexts—all while learning and growing outside the comfort zone of the classroom. As a result, students will be able to transform their work across various academic and professional contexts.

COURSE

CREDITS

ELIGIBILITY

PREREQUISITES

TUITION

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

IN-425

Six general elective credits for music business, professional music, and songwriting majors (some credits earned from co-op may apply to major electives, pending chair approval in advance)

Undergraduate domestic students (College)

Minimum GPA of 2.7

Fifth semester standing (entering sixth semester)

Must be taken in sequence with IN-426

$250 per credit

Minimum of 600 contact hours over 15 weeks

Learning contract, online discussions and biweekly check-in with internship advisor, biweekly reflection journals, midterm video journal and evaluation, final presentation

Supervisor final evaluation

IN-426

Six general elective credits for music business, professional music, and songwriting majors (some credits earned from co-op may apply to major electives, pending chair approval in advance)

Undergraduate domestic students (College)

Minimum GPA of 2.7

Sixth semester standing (entering seventh semester)

Must be taken in sequence with IN-425

$250 per credit

Minimum of 600 contact hours over 15 weeks

Learning contract, online discussions and biweekly check-in with internship advisor, biweekly reflection journals, midterm video journal and evaluation, final presentation

Supervisor final evaluation

Due to the full-time, 35–40 hours per week commitment for this experience, students cannot enroll in any other courses while in the Industry Experience Co-Op program.

All applicants are required to meet with Jasmine Hines, director of experiential programs, and their respective major chair before applying.

Career Center

Your Internship Course

Which Internship Course Is Right for You?

IN-299: Internship in the Arts and Entertainment

IN-399: Internship in Artistic Performance

IN-495: Major Internship in Arts and Entertainment

GS-595: Graduate Internship

Industry Experience Co-Op Program

Research

Opportunities

Notifications

Directory

Connect with your
Berklee Bridge Team.

Which Internship Course Is Right for You?

IN-299: Internship in the Arts and Entertainment

IN-399: Internship in Artistic Performance

IN-495: Major Internship in Arts and Entertainment

GS-595: Graduate Internship

Industry Experience Co-Op Program

Research

Opportunities

Notifications

Directory

Connect with yourBerklee Bridge Team.

Connect with your
Berklee Bridge Team.