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.